Friday Balloon Arch Assembly

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August 14, 2026

3:30 pm CDT - 5:30 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Location

Port Byron Village Hall
120 S Main St, Port Byron, IL 61275

Friday Packet Pickup

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August 14, 2026

5:30 pm CDT - 8:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Location

Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
1416 3rd Ave, Rapids City, IL 61278

Saturday Race Day Setup

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August 15, 2026

6:00 am CDT - 8:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Location

Downtown Port Byron, near Happy Pawz (308 S Main St, Port Byron, IL 61275)

Saturday Race Day Packet Pickup

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August 15, 2026

6:15 am CDT - 8:15 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Location

Happy Pawz
308 S Main St, Port Byron, IL 61275

Saturday Bear Mascot

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August 15, 2026

7:30 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

We're looking for an energetic and friendly individual to wear our bear costume and interact and take photos with runners and spectators on race day.

Location

Downtown Port Byron, near Happy Pawz (308 S Main St, Port Byron, IL 61275)

Saturday Water Stops #1 and #3

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August 15, 2026

7:45 am CDT - 10:30 am CDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Set up tables and fill water cups to be handed out to runners.

Location

Bike path across from 2478 S High St, Port Byron, IL 61275

Saturday Water Stop #2 (5k turnaround)

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August 15, 2026

7:45 am CDT - 10:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Set up tables and fill water cups to be handed out to runners.

Location

Near boat ramps in Rapids City

Saturday Drinks & Snacks

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August 15, 2026

7:45 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Hand out refreshments to race finishers.

Location

Race start/finish line. Downtown Port Byron, near Happy Pawz (308 S Main St, Port Byron, IL 61275)

Saturday Race Day Photography

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August 15, 2026

7:30 am CDT - 10:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Location

Downtown Port Byron, near Happy Pawz (308 S Main St, Port Byron, IL 61275)

Saturday Race Day Videography

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August 15, 2026

6:00 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Location

Downtown Port Byron, near Happy Pawz (308 S Main St, Port Byron, IL 61275)

Saturday Race Clean-up

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August 15, 2026

9:45 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Location

Downtown Port Byron, near Happy Pawz (308 S Main St, Port Byron, IL 61275)