30th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble

• Pre-race day
• Race day shifts for NON-RUNNERS
• Race day shifts for RUNNERS
• Post race day

Number pickup at Marathon Sports

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November 21, 2026

10:00 am EST - 1:00 pm EST (Full)

12:45 pm EST - 3:30 pm EST (Full)

3:15 pm EST - 6:00 pm EST (Full)

November 22, 2026

11:00 am EST - 1:30 pm EST (Full)

1:15 pm EST - 3:45 pm EST (Full)

3:30 pm EST - 6:00 pm EST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Distribute bibs and shirts to runners

Location

Marathon Sports, 1654 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge

Number pickup at Dilboy VFW Post

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November 23, 2026

5:00 pm EST - 8:00 pm EST (Full)

November 24, 2026

5:00 pm EST - 8:00 pm EST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Distribute bibs and shirts to runners

Location

Dilboy VFW Post, 351 Summer St, Somerville

Early setup

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November 26, 2026

6:00 am EST - 7:00 am EST (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Initial setup of bib pickup area. Putting up tents, tables and signage.

Location

Seven Hills Park

General setup

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November 26, 2026

6:00 am EST - 9:00 am EST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help with setup, especially AV equipment and signage in the start line area

Location

Seven Hills Park

Burren help

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You must be 21-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

November 26, 2026

8:00 am EST - 12:00 pm EST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help move furniture and pour alcohol for runners after the race.

Location

The Burren (247 Elm Street, Somerville)

Number pickup (non-runners)

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November 26, 2026

7:00 am EST - 9:00 am EST (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Distribute bibs to runners

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk)

T-shirt pickup (non-runners)

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November 26, 2026

7:00 am EST - 9:30 am EST (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Hand out t-shirts before the race. A few volunteers will be needed to help move t-shirts to the finish line area when the race starts.

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk)

Bag check (non-runners)

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November 26, 2026

7:00 am EST - 9:00 am EST (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Accept bags from runners and organize them according to their bib number
Must be comfortable lifting ~25 lbs

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk)

Start Line Corral Keepers

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November 26, 2026

7:30 am EST - 9:30 am EST (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Direct runners to their designated corral on race day. Ensure that strollers are not blocking runners at the start of the course, and that no dogs are on the course. This is a VOCAL & interactive position.

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk before going to start line)

Course marshal

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You must be 18-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

November 26, 2026

8:00 am EST - 11:00 am EST (At least 16 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Keep cars off the course by directing traffic away from the race route. Ensure runners stay on course by pointing them in the right direction and keeping them from going off-track

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk before going to course location

Finish line water stop

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November 26, 2026

8:00 am EST - 11:00 am EST (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help set up the finish line water stop and hand out water to runners

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk before going to the finish line water stop)

Turkey kids' medal awarders

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November 26, 2026

9:00 am EST - 10:30 am EST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Hand medals out to kids while wearing a turkey costume at the finish line!

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk before going to the finish line)

Bag return (non-runners)

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November 26, 2026

9:00 am EST - 11:00 am EST (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Must be comfortable lifting ~25 lbs

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk)

Cleanup

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November 26, 2026

9:00 am EST - 11:00 am EST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Location

Seven Hills Park

Early setup

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November 26, 2026

6:00 am EST - 7:00 am EST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Location

Seven Hills Park

Number pickup (short shift for runners)

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November 26, 2026

7:00 am EST - 8:40 am EST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Distribute bibs to runners

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk)

T-shirt pickup (short shift for runners)

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November 26, 2026

7:00 am EST - 8:40 am EST (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Distribute shirts to runners

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk)

Bag check (short shift for runners)

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November 26, 2026

7:00 am EST - 8:40 am EST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Must be comfortable lifting ~25 lbs

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk)

Finish line water stop setup (short shift for runners)

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November 26, 2026

8:00 am EST - 8:40 am EST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help set up the finish line water stop

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk before going to the finish line water stop)

Finish line water stop (short shift for runners)

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November 26, 2026

9:40 am EST - 11:00 am EST (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Hand out water to runners after you finish the race.

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk before the race starts)

Bag return (short shift for runners)

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November 26, 2026

9:40 am EST - 11:00 am EST (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Return bags to runners
Must be comfortable lifting ~25 lbs

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk before the race starts)

Cleanup

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November 26, 2026

9:40 am EST - 11:00 am EST (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Location

Seven Hills Park (check in at the Help Desk before the race starts)

Unload at U-Haul

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November 27, 2026

10:00 am EST - 1:00 pm EST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Location

Volunteers will either meet in Seven Hills Park or at U-Haul (151 Linwood Street, Somerville). Location will be confirmed during Thanksgiving week.