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MOM's Run

Sun May 10, 2026
Somerville, MA 02411 US Directions

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Pre-Race Tasks

Pick-up Food/water

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Friday or Saturday before race

Pick-up raffle prizes and food for party from vendors

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Week before race

Pick up Carnations

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Friday or Saturday before race

Location

Nellies 72 Holland St Somerville MA

Pre-race shirt and Bib Distribution

May 7, 2026

Location

Dilboy VFW

Pre-race shirt and Bib Distribution

May 9, 2026

Location

Dilboy VFW

Rental Van pick-up - need to be able to drive a Uhaul Truck

May 8, 2026

Location

Uhaul in Somerville

Storage Unit Gear Pick Up

May 9, 2026

Location

Uhaul in Somerville

Race Tasks

Course Marshall

May 10, 2026

Details

Course Marshals
Course Marshal 9am-bike tail, Check in @ 9am LOCATION: Dilboy VFW Volunteer tent
PLEASE NOTE: 9am meeting at the VFW, course assignment to be emailed before race day
Volunteers: Further Instructions here
Meet at the Dilboy Post at 9am to go over course assignments (you should have received your course assignment already, but if you forget we will have it on hand, do not worry!!)
Ensure runners stay on course by pointing them in the right direction and keeping them from going off-track
Keep cars off the course by directing traffic away from the race route
If you are at a spot with a hill, one marshal should be stationed at the bottom to prevent vehicles from coming up
If a car must pass, guide it through as safely and quickly as possible with minimal disruption to runners

Location

VFW registration tent

Volunteer Floater

May 10, 2026

Details

Volunteer Floater:
8 am, check in @ 8am LOCATION: Dilboy VFW Volunteer Tent
Jump in where you are needed most
May include: registration setup, registration, kids run, or wherever extra hands are needed to keep things running smoothly
Please coordinate with lead coordinator (this year it is Gihan) and receive further instructions day of

Location

VFW registration tent

Pre race and party set up

May 10, 2026

Details

7am, check in @ 7am LOCATION: Dilboy VFW Registration Tent
Volunteers:
Coordinate the placement of tables, shirt boxes, beer etc. for registration (folks will be directing you where to put things)
Ensure registration is ready to go (ipad setup and should be charged!!)
Coordinate the placement of tables, food, water, etc.. for party
Ensure tables are up and ready for organizing food stations
There will be folks directing you where everything needs to go
Summary:
Setup long tables for registration/for the party
move shirt boxes
Help move food, water, etc into the Dilboy VFW
You can still run and do this shift!

Location

Dillboy VFW

Registration

May 10, 2026

Details

8-9:30am check in @ 7:30am LOCATION: Dilboy VFW Registration Tent
Register participants for MOMs run
Use the ipads to register participants for the M.O.M’s run (Gihan is going to setup a hotspot on the ipads)
We use run-signup so going through registration is the same as online registration
Participants will need to fill out the waiver/input their information and then you will hand them a bib and some pins
Payment (last year we did venmo, and I believe you can pay online through the registration portal, too)
Note: we don’t do shirt exchanges until after the race!!!!, all information is on the back of the bibYou can still run and do this shift!

Location

Dilboy VFW Registration Table

Bib/Shirt Distribution

May 10, 2026

Details

Bib/Shirt Distribution
8-9:45am check in @ 7:30am LOCATION: Dilboy VFW Registration Tent
Help distribute shirts to registered runners
The shirt boxes and everything will already be out, please hand shirts to participants
Note: we don’t do shirt exchanges until after the race!!!!, all information is on the back of the bib
You can still run and do this shift!

Location

Dilboy VFW Registration Table

Kids Run Wrangler

May 10, 2026

Details

Kids Run Wranglers 9:15am (finish 9:30-35am), Check in @9am LOCATION: Dilboy VFW Registration Tent
Lead Volunteer:
In charge of volunteer check-in for the kids run
Ensure medals are ready to be handed out at the end of the race
Volunteer
Ensure kids stay on target for the 0.10 mile race
Hand out medals to kids at the end
Make sure you grab the medals before the race starts at the registration or volunteer tent!
You can still run and do this shift!

Location

Dilboy VFW

Bag Check Shift 1

May 10, 2026

Location

VFW registration tent

Bag Check Shift 2

May 10, 2026

Location

VFW registration tent

Bike Lead for Race

May 10, 2026

Location

VFW registration tent

Tail runner / biker for race

May 10, 2026

Location

VFW registration tent

Water Stop

May 10, 2026

Details

Water Stop Volunteers Vinal Ave
Water stop 9-bike tail, check in @8:30am at the Volunteer Tent, LOCATION Vinal Street Exact location:
Lead Volunteer:
In charge of volunteer check-in for water stop
Ensure the table, water, cups, trash bins, etc get dropped off and setup at Vinal Street
Ensure no trash is left behind, table, cups, etc. are cleaned up
Volunteer:
Table, water, cups, and trash bags will be provided in the Uhaul
If somebody has a rake (like raking leaves) please bring it! It helps to get all the cups
Upon arrival somebody will need to drive the Uhaul to Vinal Street and begin setup if it is not already there
Setup the table and trash bins, start pouring water into the cups
Walkers start at 9:45am
Runners start at 10am
We use 9oz cups, fill about 1/2 to 2/3s of the way
cleanup: like camping :) leave nothing behind
Sweepers will tell you when the last runner has gone by

Location

VFW registration tent

Finish Line Water Stop

May 10, 2026

Details

Water Stop Volunteers Finish Line
Water stop finish line, check in @8:30am at the Volunteer Tent, LOCATION Finish line
Volunteer:
Table, water, cups, and trash bags will likely be out already
Setup the table and trash bins, start pouring water into the cups if they aren’t already filled
Walkers start at 9:45am
Runners start at 10am
We use 9oz cups, fill about 1/2 to 2/3s of the way

Location

VFW registration tent

Clean Up

May 10, 2026

Details

You can still run and do this shift!

Location

Dilboy VFW

Party Tasks

Carry beer cases inside

May 10, 2026

Details

You can still run and do this shift!

Location

Dilboy VFW

Pizza Pickup

May 10, 2026

Location

TBD

Sell Raffle Tickets Shift 1

May 10, 2026

Details

You can still run and do this shift!

Location

Dilboy VFW

Sell Raffle Tickets Shift 2

May 10, 2026

Details

You can still run and do this shift!

Location

Dilboy VFW

VFW Party Volunteer Shift 1

May 10, 2026

Details

Help shepherd participants into and out of the VFW, there is a maximum of 125 people allowed in the building (alcohol must stay inside!!)
Ensure the post-party food line is moving
All alcohol must remain inside
May be asked to assist with volunteer raffle and restocking food

Location

Dilboy VFW

VFW Party Volunteer Shift 2

May 10, 2026

Details

Help shepherd participants into and out of the VFW, there is a maximum of 125 people allowed in the building (alcohol must stay inside!!)
Ensure the post-party food line is moving
All alcohol must remain inside
May be asked to assist with volunteer raffle and restocking food
You can still run and do this shift!

Location

Dilboy VFW

Stocking Food Table Shift 1

May 10, 2026

Details

You can still run and do this shift!

Location

Dilboy VFW

Stocking Food Table Shift 2

May 10, 2026

Details

You can still run and do this shift!

Location

Dilboy VFW

ID Check and Beer Pouring Shift 1

May 10, 2026

Location

Dilboy VFW

ID Check and Beer Pouring Shift 2

May 10, 2026

Details

You can still run and do this shift!

Location

Dilboy VFW

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