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Springburst 10K race operations

Set-Up Help Medium Priority

April 26, 2025

Details

Arrive early to set up tents & tables in the registration & race area. Please arrive by 6:00 am.

Location

10K Race Start/Finish line, WB&A trail adjacent to the Glenn Dale Splashpool parking lot.

Race Bib Hand-out - Registration Table Medium Priority

April 26, 2025

Details

Give runners their running bibs/packets, checking their names against the registration list. Each runner should receive safety pins with their bib. Children may need assistance with bibs. Please arrive by 7:00 AM. .
Please bring your own folding chair

Location

10K and 1K Race Start Line area - near the Glenn Dale Splashpool parking area.

Resources Needed

Bibs - 66+
Safety pins - 200+

Head Course Marshal High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Organize course marshals for both the full 10K and the Kids Fun Run race courses. Assign positions on both race courses for all the marshals. Hand out flags and reflective vests then collect them at the end of each race. Have 8 copies of the Springburst course map to mark marshal locations - hand these out to marshals by 8:15 am on race day.

Location

Meet all marshals at the start line, near the Glendale Splash pool parking lot at the WB&A trail. Orient marshals to the course - make sure they communicate with other marshals so all turns and cross roads have a course marshal.

Course Marshal High Priority

April 26, 2025

Details

Directing runners and keeping them safe along the route is critical. As runners approach you will keep them on course by flagging and cheering! You must be able/willing to stop pedestrian and/or vehicle traffic while runners cross intersections, and keep pedestrians off the running course. Directing runners at the turn-around point is key. Standing for long periods of time is required. Reflective vest must be worn.

Location

You will be assigned an intersection along the race course by the Head Marshal.

Water Stop Help High Priority

April 26, 2025

Details

Hand out cups of water to runners as they pass your station.
You will see runners as they pass you AND as they return along the same course (at the 2-mile and 4-mile marks of the course). Be prepared to provide water to runners going in both directions.
Water stop volunteers ALSO act as Course Marshals, keeping runners on the race course moving in the right direction.

Location

At the 2 mile mark of the Springburst 10K race course. (This is also the 4-mile mark, since the course is out and back.)

Kids Fun Run Lead High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 26, 2025

Details

Run with the children who are participating in the Kids Fun Run 1K. Be a cheerful Pied Piper! Keep kids on their race course, make sure they turn around at the right place, encourage kids who are struggling. Run back and forth to monitor all participating children racers.
Must carry a cell phone. Alert Race Director and medical personnel if any child is injured or has a medical issue while participating in the race.

Location

1K Kids Run Start/Finish Line, on the WB&A trail adjacent to the Glenn Dale Splashpool parking lot.

Race Timer Assist/Start and Finish Line High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 26, 2025

Details

Assist timing company as necessary. Cheer on runners!

Location

10K start/finish line. Please arrive by 7 am.

Lead Cyclist High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 26, 2025

Details

Ride the full race course prior to the race start, making sure the path is clear of debris and that course marshals, signage and water station volunteers are in place. Always stay ahead of the lead runner - if possible, ride the course and return prior to the race start (so you don't accidentally interfere with the runners themselves.)

Location

Arrive at the Glendale Splashpool parking lot. Bring bike, helmet, bike lock, and any other personal biking equipment including a cell phone. If you notice problems on the course, be prepared to call back to the race directors to report the problem and where it is located on the course.

Sweeper Medium Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 26, 2025

Details

Run or cycle at the end of the race, following all runners safely to the finish. Please arrive by 8:30 am.

Location

10K Start/Finish line, WB&A Trail adjacent to the Glenn Dale Splash Pool parking lot.

Popsicle procurement Medium Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 26, 2025

Details

Purchase three dozen fruit flavored popsicles (frozen) on the way to the race. Bring your own small cooler with ice to store the popsicles between the store and the end of the Kids Fun Run race, when we will hand out the popsicles.
We only need popsicles for the children's race, not the adult 10K race. Keep receipts - PGRC will reimburse this purchase.

Location

Kids Fun Run race finish area, on the WB&A trail at the end of the Splashpool parking lot.

Refreshment Table Medium Priority

April 26, 2025

Details

Hand out snacks and drinks after the race. Monitor and help collect refreshment containers, water bottles, etc. and encourage runners to pick up after themselves.

There will be two groups of racers; children from the 1K fun run, and everyone else from the 10K run. Please arrive by 8:30 am.

Location

Near the Finish line, WB&A trail, adjacent to the Glenn Dale Splash Pool parking lot.

Clean Up Help High Priority

April 26, 2025

Details

Help clear signs, store equipment and remove trash from the race site. Please arrive by 8:45 am - and run the race!

Equipment pick up includes race timing mats, timing clocks, cones, vests, flags, and signage. Please stay to assist in removing tables, chairs, and the picking up any garbage from the finish and refeshment area.

Location

10K Start/Finish line on the WB&A Trail, adjacent to the Glenn Dale Splash Pool parking lot.

Resources Needed

latex gloves, garbage bags - 6+

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