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Race for the Refuge

Sun September 27, 2026
Sudbury, MA 01776 US Directions

Early Packet pick-up

September 24, 2026

Details

Packet pickup at Clover Road. We plan to host a fun SAD there that same night so you'll be in good company and it will be a great opportunity to show Refuge runners how fun and supportive the Striders are! 

Equipment pick-up

September 26, 2026

Details

Pick up equipment from from storage in Marlborough and drive it to the Refuge for course marking Saturday and race setup Sunday.

Course Marking

September 26, 2026

Details

Mark the course with flags and signs. No wooden signs this year!

Equipment set up

September 27, 2026

Details

Race day set up of tables, canopies, electrical, arch, etc for starting line/finish line/timing/food.

Parking Attendant

September 27, 2026

Details

Help runners and visitors park according to our parking plan.

Finish Line Timing Team Shift 1

September 27, 2026

Details

Shift 1 please arrive at 8am for setup and testing. Shift 2 and 3, please arrive about 15 minutes before your shift for a smooth transfer. Shift 3, please stay to help with breakdown when the shift is complete. Thank you!

Registration

September 27, 2026

Details

Help runners sign in and complete day-of registration. Please bring a phone so you can use it to check runners in.

Course Marshal Winterberry/Puffer pond

September 27, 2026

Details

Direct runners to left turn onto the trails. From the visitor center, walk down Winterberry Way about .3 miles along the race route. On your left is a trail entrance that will be marked with a sign and cone. Direct runners coming down Winterberry Way to turn left onto the trail.

Photographer

September 27, 2026

Details

Capture runners in action! Great to have a bike with you to capture different scenes along the course.

Main Aid Sta. - CPR/First Aid certified Shift 1 High Priority

September 27, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

We are looking to man the Main Aid Station with a CPR/First Aid certified volunteer during the race. There are 3 shifts, so we hope to find 3 certified volunteers. The Main Aid Station will also be managed by another volunteer who can cover if someone needs first aid. There will be trained refuge security personnel on site to to assist us, too. Fill in at the main aid station if there are no runners needing assistance.

Main Aid Station Shift 1

September 27, 2026

Details

Set up, replenish and break down the Main Aid Station at the start/finish line. This aid station will be setup in front of the Visitor's Center building. Parking is nearby at the side lot. Please carpool and please arrive a few minutes early for a smooth transition. Thank you!

Race assistant / runner Shift 1

September 27, 2026

Details

Grocery store run, fill in at timing table for breaks, general help.

Taylor Rd Water Stop Shift 1

September 27, 2026

Details

Set up (shift 1), replenish, break down (shift 3) and supervise the aid station with water and food for the runners. The aid station is about a 25 minute drive from the race start/finish line. You'll be able to drive up and park nearby and there will be a bathroom/porto there.  Thank you!

Course marshall Petapawag/Tri town trail at Winterberry Way

September 27, 2026

Details

Direct runners to make a sharp left turn from Petagawag onto Tri-Town trail. Start from the finish line and walk on Winterberry Way about .5 miles towards the entrance to the refuge. Just before the Patrol Road and kiosks, there are two trail entrances on the right. Direct runners coming toward you on Petapawag to make a hard left onto TriTown.

Finish Line Timing Team Shift 2

September 27, 2026

Details

Shift 1 please arrive at 8am for setup and testing. Shift 2 and 3, please arrive about 15 minutes before your shift for a smooth transfer. Shift 3, please stay to help with breakdown when the shift is complete. Thank you!

Main Aid Sta. - CPR/First Aid certified Shift 2 High Priority

September 27, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

We are looking to man the Main Aid Station with a CPR/First Aid certified volunteer during the race. There are 3 shifts, so we hope to find 3 certified volunteers. The Main Aid Station will also be managed by another volunteer who can cover if someone needs first aid. There will be trained refuge security personnel on site to to assist us, too. Fill in at the main aid station if there are no runners needing assistance.

Main Aid Station Shift 2

September 27, 2026

Details

Set up, replenish and break down the Main Aid Station at the start/finish line. This aid station will be setup in front of the Visitor's Center building. Parking is nearby at the side lot. Please carpool and please arrive a few minutes early for a smooth transition. Thank you!

Race assistant / runner Shift 2

September 27, 2026

Details

Grocery store run, fill in at timing table for breaks, general help

Taylor Rd Water Stop Shift 2

September 27, 2026

Details

Set up (shift 1), replenish, break down (shift 3) and supervise the aid station with water and food for the runners. The aid station is about a 25 minute drive from the race start/finish line. You'll be able to drive up and park nearby and there will be a bathroom/porto there. Thank you!

Finish Line Timing Team Shift 3

September 27, 2026

Details

Shift 1 please arrive at 8:30 for setup and testing. Shift 2 and 3, please arrive about 15 minutes before your shift for a smooth transfer. Shift 3, please stay to help with breakdown when the shift is complete. Thank you!

Main Aid Sta. - CPR/First Aid certified Shift 3 High Priority

September 27, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

We are looking to man the Main Aid Station with a CPR/First Aid certified volunteer during the race. There are 3 shifts, so we hope to find 3 certified volunteers. The Main Aid Station will also be managed by another volunteer who can cover if someone needs first aid. There will be trained refuge security personnel on site to to assist us, too. Fill in at the main aid station if there are no runners needing assistance.

Main Aid Station Shift 3

September 27, 2026

Details

Set up, replenish and break down the Main Aid Station at the start/finish line. This aid station will be setup in front of the Visitor's Center building. Parking is nearby at the side lot. Please carpool and please arrive a few minutes early for a smooth transition. Thank you!

Race assistant / runner Shift 3

September 27, 2026

Details

Grocery store run, fill in at timing table for breaks, general help

Taylor Rd Water Stop Shift 3

September 27, 2026

Details

Set up (shift 1), replenish, break down (shift 3) and supervise the aid station with water and food for the runners. The aid station is about a 25 minute drive from the race start/finish line. You'll be able to drive up and park nearby and there will be a bathroom/porto there.  Thank you!

Equipment break down

September 27, 2026

Details

Break down and deliver to storage location in Marlborough.

Course clean up

September 27, 2026

Details

Remove signs, trash, course markings. Great to have one person with a bike to sweep the course rapidly.

Food prep: cut watermelon, wash fruit

September 26, 2026

Details

This is to be done on Saturday and dropped off at Judy's house to be refrigerated overnight. Groceries are provided for you.

Course Marshal - White Pond Rd and Spur onto Petapawag

September 27, 2026

Details

Travel with Aid Station #2 team to Taylor Way Aid Station. Walk about 1.1 miles from the aid station down White Pond Rd to the second turn. (The first turn is Harry's Way. The second turn is marked #6.) There wll be a sign and course markings. Direct runners to turn left onto the trails at marker #6.

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