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Salmon Scramble Su-pear 5k and Fun Run

October 24, 2026
McCoy Creek Recreation Area
Buchanan, MI 49107 US

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Packet Pickup Friday and Saturday

Race Day Check-in & Registration High Priority

You must be 14-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

October 24, 2026

Details

Please arrive by 6:30 AM! First impressions matter, so be sure to wear a smile. We need your help distributing packets and using the Race Day Check-In App to check in runners and walkers. You can also assist with handing out packets. You will need to download the Race Day Check-In App to your personal device before race day.

Location

On site, race day start line.

Address: 501 W Smith St
Buchanan, MI US 49107

Packet Pickup Friday Evening High Priority

You must be 14-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

October 23, 2026

Details

Please arrive by 4:30 PM! We will be stuffing packets for pickup that will start at 5:00 PM and go until 7:00 PM. We need your help distributing packets and using the Race Day Check-In App to check in runners and walkers. You will need to download the Race Day Check-In App to your personal device before race day.

Location

Race Day Start/Finish Pavilion:

Address: 501 W Smith St
Buchanan, MI US 49107

Hospitality Committe

Finish Line Refreshments High Priority

You must be 12-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

October 24, 2026

Details

Please arrive at 7:45 AM! The Start/Finish Line Aid Station team will distribute water bottles and snacks as participants complete their races.

Location

Race Day Start/Finish Pavilion

Address: 501 W Smith St
Buchanan, MI US 49107

Finish Line High Priority

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

You will hand out water bottles and/or finisher medals to all the race finishers.

Location

Finish Line Pavilion

Address: 501 W Smith St
Buchanan, MI US 49107

Race Day On Course

Course Volunteer High Priority

You must be 12-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

October 24, 2026

Details

Volunteers will arrive at 6:45 AM for a volunteer meeting and be given assignments on the race route. Volunteers will direct race participants as they run/walk the course.

Volunteers may also be assigned to the water station table. You will be asked to hand out water to race participants.

Course volunteers should be encouraging, helpful, and enthusiastic.

Course - (COPY AND PASTE into any web browser of your choice. below):

https://www.strava.com/routes/3390301533947486982

Location

Race Day Start/Finish Pavilion

Address: 501 W Smith St
Buchanan, MI US 49107

Lead Cyclist Role High Priority

You must be 18-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

October 24, 2026

Details

Ride ahead of the runners to lead the 1.75 mile and 5K course.

Ensure participants stay on the correct route.

Maintain a steady pace in front of the lead runner.

Communicate with race officials if any issues arise on the course for the 1.75 mile and 5K.

Course - (COPY AND PASTE url into any web browser for route.below):

https://www.strava.com/routes/3390301533947486982

Location

Race Day Start/Finish Pavilion

Address: 501 W Smith St
Buchanan, MI US 49107

Other Tasks

Race Day Greeter High Priority

You must be 12-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

October 24, 2026

Details

Please arrive at 6:30 AM! We need your help greeting runners and walkers on Saturday morning. You'll guide participants to the registration table and the restrooms at the course starting line. Greeters may also be assigned as parking lot guides.

Location

Race Day Start/Finish Pavilion

Address: 501 W Smith St
Buchanan, MI US 49107

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