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Race Set Up

Mark Race Route

May 17, 2025

Details

You will go along the bike and run route (feel free to use your bike for both to do the markings) and make markings with spray paint and stencils along the route to tell race participants where they should be going.
You will be provided with a map with indicated points where the routes should be marked.


Your area lead is Bri Carroll and she can be contacted at shiawaseetri@gmail.com

Location

Report to Fitness Coliseum @ 210 S Water St.

McCurdy Park Set-Up

May 17, 2025

Details

You will be setting up the McCurdy Park kayak area, this will include putting signage up throughout the park, setting up tables, tents etc.

Your area lead is Sarah Baker and she can be contacted at sbaker@shiawsseeriver.org

Location

McCurdy Park, Corunna, MI
(Go to the back of the park near the river/launch)

Bike Area Set-Up

May 17, 2025

Details

You will be setting up the parking lot for the bike area. This will include setting up bike racks, signage, fencing etc.

Your area lead is Rebecca Huska and she can be contacted at rhuska@shiawasseeriver.org

Location

Owosso Public Parking Lot - South of Roma's Back Door Restaurant

Pre-Start Tasks

Check-In Volunteer

May 17, 2025

May 18, 2025

Details

You will be checking-in race participants and giving race information. All information will be provided to you.

Your area lead is Sarah Baker and she can be contacted at sbaker@shiawsseeriver.org

Location

McCurdy Park, Corunna, MI
(Go to the back of the park near the river/launch)

Kayak Unloader

May 17, 2025

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist participants in unload kayaks from their vehicles and carry them the kayak staging area.

Your area lead is Sarah Baker and she can be contacted at sbaker@shiawsseeriver.org

Location

McCurdy Park, Corunna, MI
(Go to the back of the park near the river/new launch)

Parking Director

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteers will be located at several locations in downtown Owosso area. You will direct cars to park at the large city lot behind NCG cinemas.

Your area lead is Bri Carroll and she can be contacted at shiawaseetri@gmail.com

Location

Report to Fitness Coliseum - 210 S Water St, Owosso

Bike Area Volunteer (Pre-Race)

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteers will be giving directions to participants in the bike area prior to the race, or helping them locate where to put their bike on the rack.

Your area lead is Rebecca Huska and she can be contacted at rhuska@shiawasseeriver.org

Location

Owosso Public Parking Lot - South of Roma's Back Door Restaurant

During Race Tasks

Run Route Director

May 18, 2025

Details

You will be stationed along the running route to help direct participants during the race. A map will be sent prior to race day so you know where you'll be stationed.

Your area lead is Bri Carroll and she can be contacted at shiawaseetri@gmail.com

Location

Report to Fitness Coliseum to check-in prior to heading to your location

Bridge Spotter

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteer will guide runners in the correct direction and will stay at the bridge and notify the a Lead via text message when kayakers are approaching.

Your area lead is Rebecca Huska and she can be contacted at rhuska@shiawasseeriver.org

Location

Owosso Public Parking Lot - South of Roma's Back Door Restaurant

Bike Crossing Safety

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteers will park alongside or off the road and stand at the corners of the cross streets of the bike routes to alert vehicles that a race is happening and to keep bikers safe as they cross intersections. Your location along the route will be sent to you prior to the race.


Your area lead is Bri Carroll and she can be contacted at shiawaseetri@gmail.com

Location

Along bike route in Owosso, specific location will be sent to you prior to race.

Route Safety Support

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteers will direct bikers through the areas at the beginning and end of the bike portion.

Your area lead is Rebecca Huska and she can be contacted at rhuska@shiawasseeriver.org

Location

Owosso Public Parking Lot - South of Roma's Back Door Restaurant

Kayak Launch Helpers

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist participants in either carrying their kayak to the launch or launching.

Your area lead is Sarah Baker and she can be contacted at sbaker@shiawsseeriver.org

Location

McCurdy Park, Corunna
(Go to the back of the park near the river/launch)

Landing Support (In River)

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteers will be in waders and will assist participants exiting the river by holding their kayaks so participants can get out safely.

Your area lead is Rebecca Huska and she can be contacted at rhuska@shiawasseeriver.org

Location

Jerome Street, Owosso
South of Roma's Back Door Restaurant

Kayak Landing Support

May 18, 2025

Details

This is a physically demanding volunteer role. Volunteers will be moving kayaks from the river bank to the kayak pickup area.

Your area lead is Rebecca Huska and she can be contacted at rhuska@shiawasseeriver.org

Location

Jerome Street, Owosso
South of Roma's Back Door Restaurant

Bike Area Volunteer (During Race)

May 18, 2025

Details

Assist participant with directions at the bike transition area during the race.

Your area lead is Rebecca Huska and she can be contacted at rhuska@shiawasseeriver.org

Location

Public Parking Lot - South of Roma's Back Door Restaurant - Owosso

Post-Race Refreshments

May 18, 2025

Details

You will be handing out refreshments to participants after they finish the race.

Your area lead is Bri Carroll and she can be contacted at shiawaseetri@gmail.com

Location

Fitness Coliseum - 210 S Water St, Owosso

McCurdy Park Refreshment Area

May 18, 2025

Details

You will be handing out refreshments to participants as they finish the run and before they start the kayak portion of the race.

Your area lead is Sarah Baker and she can be contacted at sbaker@shiawsseeriver.org

Location

McCurdy Park, Corunna
(Go to the back of the park near the river/launch)

Spectator Management (McCurdy Park)

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteer will assist at McCurdy Park to keep spectators in their designated area and help guide relay participants where they should be.

Your area lead is Sarah Baker and she can be contacted at sbaker@shiawsseeriver.org

Location

McCurdy Park, Corunna
(Go to the back of the park near the river/launch)

Spectator Management (Kayak/Bike Transition Area)

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteer will be located near the bike transition to keep spectators in their designated area and help guide relay participant where they should be.

Your area lead is Rebecca Huska and she can be contacted at rhuska@shiawasseeriver.org

Location

Public Parking Lot - South of Roma's Back Door Restaurant - Owosso

Spectator Management (Finish Line)

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteer will be located near the finish line to keep spectators out of the way as participants come through the roundabout and cross the finish line.


Your area lead is Bri Carroll and she can be contacted at shiawaseetri@gmail.com

Location

Fitness Coliseum - 210 S Water St, Owosso

Photographer

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteer photographers will report to the Fitness Coliseum building at 8:30am to get their area assignments.
Area 1: Start/Finish/FC Parking Lot
Area 2: Kayak Pull Out/Bike Start area
Area 3: McCurdy Park

Your area lead is Bri Carroll and she can be contacted at shiawaseetri@gmail.com

Location

210 S Water St, Owosso - Fitness Coliseum

Post-Race Tasks

Kayak Pick-Up

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteers will be at a checkpoint where all participants/helpers will need to check-in to get their kayak after the race. You will assist them in locating and carrying their kayak to their vehicle.

Your area lead is Rebecca Huska and she can be contacted at rhuska@shiawasseeriver.org

Location

Public Parking Lot - South of Romas Back Door Resturant - Owosso

Bike Tear Down Crew

May 18, 2025

Details

Volunteers will tear down the bike staging area after ALL PARTICIPANTS have left on they’re bikes.

Your area lead is Rebecca Huska and she can be contacted at rhuska@shiawasseeriver.org

Location

Public Parking Lot - South of Roma's Back Door Restaurant - Owosso

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