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Big House 5K (Draft)

Sun April 13, 2025 Ann Arbor, MI 48109 US
This Race is in Draft Mode

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Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick Up

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

April 5, 2025

April 10, 2025

April 11, 2025

April 12, 2025

April 13, 2025

Details

Packet pick up volunteers distribute race bibs for Friday, Saturday & Sunday packet pick up.

NOTE: The packet pickup scheduled for 4/13 will be offsite at Buddy's Pizza (3153 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103)

Location

Crisler Center

NOTE: The packet pickup scheduled for 4/13 will be offsite at Buddy's Pizza (3153 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103)

T-Shirt Distribution

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

April 10, 2025

April 11, 2025

April 12, 2025

April 13, 2025

Details

T-shirt distribution volunteers assist with set-up, moving and collapsing boxes, distributing t-shirts, and assisting in clean-up at packet pick-up.

Location

Crisler Center

Medal Unboxing & Set up

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

April 12, 2025

Details

A team of volunteers is needed to unbox, unwrap, and organize ~10,000 race medals.

Location

Michigan Stadium/Crisler Center

Finish Festival

Post-event Refreshments

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

April 13, 2025

Details

Refreshment volunteers distribute food and drinks to the participants after they finish the race. Other responsibilities includes stocking tables, ensuring even distribution to participants, and assisting in clean up throughout the shift.

Location

Michigan Stadium

Finish Line

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

April 13, 2025

Details

Finish line volunteers direct participants through the finish area, hand out medals, and congratulate participants while maintaining a safe traffic flow at the finish line. Volunteers also assist in directing participants to medical attention, if needed.

Location

Michigan Stadium

Course Operations

Water Station

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

April 13, 2025

Details

Water stop volunteers setup tables, fill cups, distribute water to participants, and provide encouragement! Medical staff are on-site to assist as needed. Volunteers will assist with tear down and clean up.

Location

E. Washington St. between Fletcher and S. Thayer - in front of Rackham Graduate School

Starting Line

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

April 13, 2025

Details

Starting line volunteers direct 5K participants to their proper starting positions and assist in keeping spectators out of the starting lanes. This position requires volunteers to be able to speak clearly, loudly and assertively, and also listen to direction provided by race staff and security staff.

Location

State Street, adjacent to Ocker Field and Schembechler Hall

Course Marshall

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

April 13, 2025

Details

Course Marshall volunteers are stationed along the event course to help direct participants ensuring that they do not leave the official event route. Some assignments will require volunteers to assist participant transition through critical course locations. Volunteers manage spectators and keep the course clear. This position requires volunteers to be able to speak clearly, loudly and assertively, and also listen to direction provided by police and security staff if needed.

Location

Various race course locations

Lead Bike Team Member

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

April 13, 2025

Details

Lead bike team members are responsible for directing runners correctly along the 5K route and ensuring police and course marshals have the route secured. You must be able to sustain at least a 15 mph pace on the bike, have high visible clothing and a blinking headlight and tail light on your bike.

Location

Various race course locations

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