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1st Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k Fun Run

Sat October 5, 2024 Downers Grove, IL 60515 US Directions

Finish Line Attendants (2-3 people) High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Cheer on the finishers and provide them with their finishers ribbons/certificates. Provide encouragement, drinks and directions on safely exiting the finishers area.

Location

Finish Line

Finish Line Timing (3-4 people) High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Record the bib numbers and finish times of participants as they cross the finish line. Report the times to the Race Directors

Location

Finish Line

Water Stations (2-4+ people) High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Provide water/electrolytes/snacks to the participants along the course. Main water stop locations will be on Woodcreek, just before Birchwood. This is also another position that will allow you to be a MOTIVATOR and CHEERLEADER to all along the course!

Location

Woodcreek, just before Birchwood

Photographer High Priority

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

The photographer takes photos of the participants and the event venue. The photographer will email Barbara Tischler the photos upon completion of the event.

Course Marshalls (4-8 people) High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

Minimum met, 4 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

The Course Marshalls direct and assist the participants on navigating the course SAFELY - this is a High Priority Assignment and volunteers should be at least 16 years of age OR accompanied by an adult.
1) Woodcreek and Birchwood
2) Birchwood and Lacey
3) Lacy and Woodcreek
This is also a great opportunity to CHEER on the participants while they complete the 5k! Bring your pompoms, flags and cowbells!

Location

Woodcreek & Birchwood
Birchwood & Lacey
Lacey & Woodcreek

The Official Race Starter (one person) High Priority

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ready - Set - GO! This role is for the person who would like to "kick things off" for the run. You will blow the START WHISTLE and start the timing clock!

Location

Starting Line

Registration Desk (2-3 people) High Priority

Minimum met, 2 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Participant check-in for those who are already registered for the event. Verify name, t-shirt size and issue their bib, run bag and tee.
Assist with same day registrations.

Location

Registration Desk

Refreshment Table (2 people) Medium Priority

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

Provide snacks and refreshments to the participants and their supporters.

Location

Refreshment Table

Parking Lot Attendant (2 people) Medium Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Direct and assist with parking prior to and following the event

Location

Parking Lot

Merchandise/Donation Table (2 people) High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Location

Merchandise Table

Volunteer! High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

This general volunteer role will allow you to help where most needed.

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