Frederick Summer Solstice 8K Volunteer Registration

Packet Pickup at Charm City

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June 10, 2027

4:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Check in runners and distribute bibs/shirts to runners.

Race Night Bib/Shirt Pickup

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June 12, 2027

5:30 pm EDT - 7:30 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Prep and distribute race bibs and t-shirts to pre-registered runners.
**This task would allow runners who are interested in volunteering to run the race as well!

Shirt Exchange Table

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June 12, 2027

7:30 pm EDT - 9:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Exchange shirts for runners who could not obtain the correct size at registration and packet pickup.

Course Marshal

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

June 12, 2027

6:30 pm EDT - 9:00 pm EDT (At least 18 more needed)

Details

Meet up with Course Marshal Lead to receive assignment and instructions. Proceed to assigned location to direct and cheer runners along the course.

Parking Coordinator

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

June 12, 2027

5:00 pm EDT - 7:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Supervise parking volunteers

Parking Team

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You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 12, 2027

5:30 pm EDT - 7:30 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Direct traffic to designated parking locations. Direct traffic in and out of parking areas to maintain flow. Direct traffic away from front lot.

8K Sweeper

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June 12, 2027

7:15 pm EDT - 9:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Stay with the last runner throughout the 8K race. Alert water stop volunteers, traffic control, and course marshals that there are no other runners. Encourage runners at the "back of the pack"!

Transport traffic cones to/from race venue

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June 12, 2027

2:00 pm EDT - 9:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Racine Multisports is marking the course this year, but FSRC is supplying the traffic cones. We need someone with a truck to pick up the cones from the FSRC storage unit and deliver them to the race venue and then return them to storage after the race.
The timing is somewhat flexible - it's even possible that the cones could be dropped off on Friday if that helps. We just need to make sure that they are onsite by Saturday late afternoon and removed from the race venue Saturday night after the race.

Resources Needed

Truck - 1+

Fun Run/Walk Sweeper

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June 12, 2027

7:30 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Walk at the back of the Fun Run/Walk and alert the course marshal volunteer at the turnaround and the timer at the finish line.

ID Check

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 12, 2027

5:45 pm EDT - 7:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

7:30 pm EDT - 9:45 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Verify that participants are 21 or over from photo ID and place wristbands.

Non-Alcoholic Server

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June 12, 2027

7:30 pm EDT - 10:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Distribute non-alcoholic drinks to guests.
This task does not require any certification.

Monitor Beer Garden Entrance-Exit

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 12, 2027

7:30 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

8:30 pm EDT - 10:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Enforce that no alcohol is carried outside the beer garden.

Beer Garden Monitor

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 12, 2027

7:30 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

8:30 pm EDT - 10:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Circulate within the beer garden scanning for wristband violations (Only those individuals wearing wristbands may consume beer). Keep an eye on trash receptacles and put in fresh bags when they get full.

Beer Garden - Crowd Certified Team

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Have completed or be willing to complete the online crowd manager training program. This certification will equip you to provide a safe atmosphere for guests attending. In case of emergency you will direct an orderly manner for evacuation.
On race day, be available to control the crowd in case of an emergency.

Water Stop Captain

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June 12, 2027

6:30 pm EDT - 9:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Pickup the water stop supplies from the race venue and deliver to the three water stops ahead of the race. Pickup the leftover supplies and trash at the end and bring it back to the race venue.

During the race, be available to shuttle supplies between water stops if there are issues with availability.

Water Stop Coordinator #1 at Glade Elementary School

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

June 12, 2027

7:00 pm EDT - 8:15 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Set up water station and supervise distribution of water to runners.
Clean up area at the completion of the race.

Water Stop #1 at Glade Elementary School

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You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 12, 2027

7:00 pm EDT - 8:15 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will set up and take down the water station at Glade Elementary School, and hand out water to runners. Registered volunteers must be 16 or older. Younger volunteers are welcome to accompany registered volunteers.
Volunteers do NOT need to check in first at race venue.

Water Stop #2 Coordinator at Heritage Farm Park

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

June 12, 2027

7:00 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Set up water station and supervise distribution of water to runners.
Clean up water station after the completion of the race.

Water Stop #2 at Heritage Farm Park

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You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 12, 2027

7:00 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

*Reserved for Blessings in a Backpack volunteers*
Volunteers will set up and take down the water stop at Heritage Farm Park, and hand out water to runners. Registered volunteers must be 16 or older. Younger volunteers are welcome to accompany registered volunteers.
Volunteers do NOT need to check in first at race venue.

Water Stop #3 Coordinator at Creamery Park

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

June 12, 2027

7:00 pm EDT - 8:45 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Set up water station and supervise distribution of water to runners.
Clean up water station after the completion of the race.

Water Stop #3 at Creamery Park

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You must be 11 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 12, 2027

7:00 pm EDT - 8:45 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will set up and take down the water stations, and hand out water to runners. Registered volunteers must be 16 or older. Younger volunteers are welcome to accompany registered volunteers.
Volunteers do NOT need to check in first at race venue.

Finish Line Water, Food, and Cooling Towel Setup, Distribution, and Teardown

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You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 12, 2027

7:00 pm EDT - 9:15 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

8:00 pm EDT - 9:15 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Prepare/Setup finish line with bottled water, food, and cooling towels, then distribute to runners after they cross the finish line. After last runner comes through, tear down the setup and return items to the Activities building and celebration area.

Awards Distribution

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June 12, 2027

7:30 pm EDT - 9:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Organize and monitor awards table. Distribute awards as directed by race director

Deliver Ice

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June 12, 2027

6:00 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Purchase ice bags reimbursable by FSRC and bring them to the race venue.

Resources Needed

Bags - 17

Set out advance yard signs

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June 9, 2027

12:00 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Put out yard signs that warn residents of upcoming road closures

Set Up Team

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June 12, 2027

4:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 9 more needed)

Details

Set up tables and chairs, signs and banners, beer garden fencing, and other materials at race site. **This task would allow runners who are interested in volunteering to run the race as well!

Tear Down Team

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June 12, 2027

10:00 pm EDT - 11:00 pm EDT (At least 7 more needed)

Details

Tear down and store signage and banner, tables, beer garden fencing and other materials. Do final collection and disposal of trash from barrels. **This task would allow runners who are interested in volunteering to run the race as well!

Photographer - Race Venue

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June 12, 2027

6:00 pm EDT - 10:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

take photos of runners, volunteers, sponsors and the "action" at the race venue and after-party

Photographer - Course

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June 12, 2027

7:00 pm EDT - 9:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

take photos of runners along the course throughout the race

Photographer - Start/Finish Line

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June 12, 2027

7:15 pm EDT - 9:15 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Take photos of the race start and as many runners as possible as they cross the finish line.

Sponsor Host

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June 12, 2027

5:00 pm EDT - 9:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Organize, guide, and assist sponsors in setting up and throughout the race as needed

Race Night Volunteer Check-In

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June 12, 2027

4:30 pm EDT - 9:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Staff the Volunteer Check-In Table on race night. Check-in the race day volunteers, give out shirts and beer tickets, direct them to assignments.
Reassign volunteers, as needed, to handle no-shows and walk-ins.

Sing the National Anthem

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June 12, 2027

7:00 pm EDT - 7:45 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Sing the National Anthem at the start of the race