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Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge 6k

Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge 6k

August 30, 2026
Lovelace Park
Evanston, IL 60201 US

Course Split Timer 1/2-Mile Mark High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Set your stopwatch and call out times to the runners at the 1/2-mile mark by the tennis courts. Your station is well marked and restroom is close by.

Location

In the trees along the north fence of tennis courts. This role has been performed at past events by a Boston Marathon champion--no pressure!

Course Split Timer 1-Mile Mark High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Set your stopwatch and call out times to the runners at the 1-mile mark along the wooden south fence by the soccer pitch. Your station is well marked and restroom is close by.

Location

In the south straightaway ditch along the South fenceline. Race Director is sending you course map with your station marked.

Videographer 1 Low Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Record video of pre-race activities, you can interview people if you like and they are up for it. Record the race start, move to any spot along the course and record runners going by. Many camera angles make great videos so the more videographers, the better.

Location

Race course and finish line areas.

Videographer 2 Low Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Record video of pre-race activities, you can interview people if you like and they are up for it. Record the race start, move to any spot along the course and record runners going by. Many camera angles make great videos so the more videographers, the better.

Location

Race course and finish line areas.

Grill Chef 1 High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Light the charcoal at 8:30 and when the race starts at 9AM, start cooking the cheeseburgers and brats for the runners and volunteers. Expect warm conditions. Supplies are provided just bring your love of the grill! 2 chefs are sought just so one volunteer doesn't have to do all the work, bathroom breaks, etc.

Location

Lovelace Park Picnic Shelter

Gill Chef 2 High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Start the charcoal at 8:30 and when the race starts, start cooking the cheeseburgers and brats for the runners and volunteers. Supplies are provided just bring your love of the grill! 2 chefs are sought just so one volunteer doesn't have to do all the work, bathroom breaks, etc.

Location

Lovelace Park Picnic Shelter

Videographer 3 Low Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Record video of pre-race activities, you can interview people if you like and they are up for it. Record the race start, move to any spot along the course and record runners going by. Many camera angles make great videos so the more videographers, the better.

Location

Race course and finish line areas.

Course Split Timer 2-Mile Mark Medium Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Course Marshal 10-15 NEEDED High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Stand at key points on the course and point the way. This course needs 10-15 marshals in key points. After the last runner immediately tear down all course materials in your surrounding area and come to the picnic shelter for the awards cookout.

Location

Race director will assign spots to course marshals. This course has many turns and you are needed!

Welcome Table Packet Pickup Ambassador (FOUR NEEDED) High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Arrive at 7:30AM, help setup packet pickup table and greet our incoming runners and hand them their race packets. Pick up litter around finish line area. This is a great role for sociable people and injured runners!

Location

Lovelace Park Picnic Shelter

Course Setup Volunteer 1 High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Meet the Race Director at Lovelace at 5:30 AM and help mark the course--we need ground hazards flagged and need to mark the turns all along the course. Wear old shoes for this job, they will get wet/dirty.

Location

Lovelace Park

Course Setup Volunteer 2 High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Meet the Race Director at Lovelace at 5:30 AM and help mark the course--we need ground hazards flagged and need to mark the turns all along the course. Wear old shoes for this job, they will get wet/dirty.

Location

Lovelace Park in the early morning light.

Course Setup Volunteer 3 High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Meet the Race Director at Lovelace at 5:30 AM and help mark the course--we need ground hazards flagged and need to mark the turns all along the course. Wear old shoes for this job, they will get wet/dirty.

Location

Lovelace Park in the early morning light.

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