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Race Start

Pre-race Vehicle Parking and Marshalling for Race Start at Oval Beach

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct vehicle parking at Oval Beach to fill the lots in an organized manner. Assistance will be provided by Interact Club students from Saugatuck High.
Helping to organize racers into the appropriate groups and starting points for the beginning of the race.
After the race start hold vehicle traffic until runners clear Perryman Rd., then control vehicles exiting Oval Beach

Registration & Packet Pick-up

Mail-My-Packet Fulfillment Medium Priority

August 23, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Starting August 23rd and concluding no later than August 28th, volunteers to assist with packing and mailing the packets to participants who selected the Mail-My-Packet add-on option. Task needs to be completed in sufficient time for packets to be received by participants before race day.

4 to 6 volunteers

Location

Location to be detemined by Task Coordinator.

Friday In-person Packet Pick-up High Priority

September 6, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist participants on Friday September 6, 2024, in their pick-up of race packets. Includes checking-in participants and volunteers, as appropriate, on the RunSignUp Check-in App and retrieving packets for the participant/volunteer. Facilitate the sale of additional MBC jerseys and merchandise. For those completing the Check-in, you will need to use your smartphone or tablet on which the RunSignUp Check-in App has been downloaded.

Location

Community Church of Douglas, 6874 Wiley Road, Fennville, MI 49408

In-Person Packet Assembly Medium Priority

September 5, 2024

Details

On Thursday, September 5, 2024, volunteers to assemble race packets for participants and fellow volunteers.

Location

Community Church of Douglas, 6874 Wiley Road, Fennville, MI 49408

Setup for Friday Packet Pickup High Priority

September 6, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Prepare the packet pickup room at the Community Church of Douglas. Arrange runner packets and do last minute bagging for late registrants. Place signage directing participants and QR code signage for last minute registrants.

Location

Community Church of Douglas, 6874 Wiley Road, Fennville, MI 49408

Setup for Packet Pick-up on Race Day High Priority

September 7, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Prepare for packet pickup Saturday morning at designated location. Involves setting up tables, chairs, and arranging the packets for participants.

Location

Oval Beach

Race Day Packet Pick-up High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Assist participants on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in their pick-up of race packets. Includes check-in of persons on the RunSignUp Check-in App and retrieving packets for the participant. For those completing the Check-in, you will need to use your smartphone or tablet on which the RunSignUp Check-in App has been downloaded.

Also, may require processing of last-minute participant registration or switches among events.

Race day pick-up to begin 1.5 hours prior to the starting time.

Location

Oval Beach

River CAT Captain

Course Marshall 3: Park & Perryman and Park & Vine

September 7, 2024

Details

At the start of the race, direct runners from Perryman left (north) onto Park St. towards the Oxbow loop. Then move to Park and Vine and direct runners right (south) onto Park St. Course Map Locations 3

Course Marshall 5: Corner of Park St. and Water Tower Road

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct all runners going north towards the Oxbow Loop. Direct the 10K+ runners south on Park St. towards the Mt. Baldhead steps. Direct the Half Marathon runners returning from the Oxbow loop from Park St. onto Water Tower Rd. to Fishtown loop and back onto Park St. heading south. Course Map Location 5

Course Marshal 6: Crow's Nest trailhead(Oxbow Entrance) High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct northbound runners onto the Oxbow trail loop and southbound runners back onto Park St. Manage cross-traffic by directing runners to stay to the right. Curse Map Location 6

Course Marshall 7: Along the Ox Bow trail where it splits

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct runners left towards the river where the trail splits. Monitor runners safety along the trail. Control cross traffic by directing runners to move to the right. Course Map Location 7

Water Station 1: Oxbow High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration. Encourage runners with cheers and noisemakers

Location

Crow's Nest Trailhead at Oxbow

Dunes CAT Captain

Course Marshall 9: End of Water Tower Rd. at Trailhead

September 7, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners right onto Fishtown Loop and back down Water Tower Rd. Monitor runners safety entering and exiting the trails.
Course Map Location 9

Course Marshall 10: Midpoint of Fishtown Trail Loop

September 7, 2024

Details

Monitor runners safety along the trail. Course Map Location 10

Course Marshall 11: Tip of Fishtown Trail Loop

September 7, 2024

Details

Monitor runners safety along the trail. Course Map Location 11

Course Marshall 14: Dunegrass Access Road to Tennis Court

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct runners down to tennis court and onto Vine St. trail. Make sure Dunegrass property is respected. Course Map Location 14

Water Station 3 at Vine Street High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration

Location

Top of Vine/exit from Dunegrass Trail

Fishtown, Baldhead, and Dunegrass Trail Clearing and Marking High Priority

September 4, 2024

September 5, 2024

Details

September 5th and 6th CAT volunteers will assist in clearing the trails of debris as well as placing signs and other directional assistance in preparation for race day. This task will be somewhat strenuous and require a fair amount of walking on the trails so please be prepared as such.

Location

Dunes CAT trails

Lake CAT Captain

Course Marshall 17: Corner of Wiley Rd. & Lakeshore Dr.

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct outgoing runners south along Lakeshore Dr. to the Old Owl turnaround, and northbound runners to turn right onto Wiley Rd. and control vehicle traffic to keep runners safe. Course Map Location 17

Course Marshall 18: Intersection of Lakeshore Dr. and Old Owl Dr.(washout)

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct runners going south on Lakeshore to turnaround and proceed north on Lakeshore. Maintain vehicle traffic control to assure runners safety.
Course Map Location 18

Course Marshall 19: Wiley Rd. at Douglas DPW Shed

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct eastbound on Wiley left (northbound) onto the Baker property trail. Control vehicle traffic to assure runners cross Wiley safely.
Course Map Location 19

Course Marshall 20: Barker Trailhead at Root Beer Barrel on Ferry St.

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct runners from the Baker property trail to turn left (northbound) onto Ferry St. and control vehicle traffic for runner safety.
Course Map Location 20

Course Marshall 21: Intersection of Center & Ferry St.

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct half marathon runners through Center St. to continue north on Ferry St. Control vehicle traffic at intersection for the safety of the runners. Course Map Location 21

Course Marshall 22: Intersection of Ferry St. and Westshore St.

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct half marathon runners from Ferry right onto Westshore St. and control vehicle traffic on Ferry St. to assure runners safety. Course Map Location 22

Course Marshall 23: Intersection of Westshore and Hamilton St.

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct half marathon runners left from Westshore onto Hamilton and control vehicle traffic to assure runners safety. Course Map Location 23

Water Station 4 at Rosemont Resort High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration. Encourage runners with cheering and noisemakers

Location

Lakeshore Drive and Center Street

Water Station 5 at Lakeshore Resort High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration. Encourage runners with cheers and noisemakers

Location

Lakeshore Drive at the Resort

Water Station 6 at the Church High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration. Encourage runners with cheers and noisemakers

Location

Wiley Road entrance to Community Church of Douglas

Lake CAT Road and Trail Marking High Priority

September 4, 2024

September 5, 2024

Details

September 5th and 6th CAT volunteers will assist in clearing the Baker property trails of debris as well as placing signs and other directional assistance along the Lake CAT streets in preparation for race day. This task may be somewhat strenuous and require a fair amount of walking on the trails so please be prepared as such.

Location

Lake CAT streets and traIls

Harbor CAT Captain

Course Marshall 15: intersection of Campbell Rd. & Ferry St. High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct half marathon runners from Park St. right onto Campbell towards Lakeshore Dr. and direct 10K runners straight on Ferry St. toward the Tower Marine condo access road. Maintain vehicle traffic control to assure runners safety. Course Map Location 15

Course Marshall 25: Parking Lot of Tower Marine

September 7, 2024

Details

Guide runners through the east parking area at Tower Marine to Hamilton Road. Map location 25

Location

East parking area at Tower Marine

Course Marshall 26: Intersection of Hamilton St and Union St. by Boat Ramp High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct runners from Hamilton onto Union St. towards Blue Star Hwy and control vehicle traffic to assure runners safety. Course Map Location 26

Course Marshall 27: Blue Star Hwy & Union St. High Priority

September 7, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct all runners from Union St. left onto Blue Star Highway and control vehicle traffic to assure runners safety. Course Map Location 27

Course Marshall 28: Intersection of Lake St. & Blue Star Hwy

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct all runners left onto Lake St. & control vehicle traffic to assure runners safety. Course Map Location 28

Course Marshall 29: Intersection of Lake & Allegan Rd. High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Direct returning runners along course to the finish at Coghlin park and control vehicle traffic to assure runner safety. Course Map Location 29

Course Marshall 30: Finish Line Spotter High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

1.) Celebrate each runner's accomplishment, 2.) radio transmit their bib number to finish line announcer, 3.) and make sure they are okay as they complete their race. Map location 30.

Water Station 7 at Red Dock High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration. Encourage runners with cheers and noisemakers

Location

Hamilton Road at Red Dock

Harbor CAT Street Marking High Priority

September 5, 2024

Details

September 5th and 6th CAT volunteers will assist in placing signs and other directional assistance in the Harbor CAT streets and in Tower Marine in preparation for race day. This task may be somewhat strenuous and require a fair amount of walking so please be prepared as such.

Location

Harbor CAT streets and Tower Marine

Race Finish and Party

Coghlin Park Setup High Priority

September 6, 2024

September 7, 2024

Details

Task Coordinator will direct volunteers and vendors who will set-up Coghlin Park (e.g., fencing, tents and tables, stage, port-a-jons, signage, and the Mount Baldhead Challenge arch at the finish lines on Friday before the race and removal Saturday after the race is completed.

Set-up to be configured according to site map which will be provided to sub-task teams (volunteers) and to vendors at least one-week prior to set-up.

Location

Coghlin Park, Saugatuck, MI 49453

Install & Dismantle MBC Arch High Priority

September 6, 2024

September 7, 2024

Details

Task coordinator to direct volunteer team who will erect the arch on Friday afternoon according to the site plan and take it down on Saturday after the race.

Requires that a pick-up truck or trailer be sourced to travel to/from the Saugatuck Storage locker to bring/return the components of the arch.

Requires tall step ladders, electric drills/fasteners and roping to secure the arch.

Sub-task is to pick-up banners/signage that attaches to the arch and fasten that once the arch is installed.

Location

Coghlin Park

Finish Line Announcer & Spotters Medium Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

In coordination with Race Timer and using race timer equipment, announce runners as they cross the finish mat.

Requires at least two spotters to identify runners as they approach the finish line and communicate to the announcer who the runner is so they can be recognized as they cross.

Location

Coghlin Park

Master of Ceremony at Post-Race Party Medium Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Coordinate with disk jockey for music selection and ensure sound set-up and power supply to the stage is adequate and according to site plan.

Make race and party announcements during events. Award trophies for overall and age group winners.

Assist disk jockey with the tear-down of equipment at conclusion of the event.

Location

Coghlin Park

Resources Needed

Disk Jockey - 1+

Hand Out Runners Medals at Finish Line Medium Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Congratulate the runners and hand medals to each runner as they cross the finish line at Coghlin Park and cheer the finishing participants.

Involves preparing ribbons and medals to be handed to each finishing runner so as to be ready to award ribbons when the first finisher completes the race (approximately 45 minutes for the 10K distance).

Location

Coghlin Park - Course Map Location AE

Run the MBC Store at Post-Race Party Medium Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

On race day, set-up and organize the SWAG and MBC merchandise, including posting pricing signage. Configure and charge POS terminals / devices to records sales of the merchandise. Process sales transactions and provide merchnadise to purchasers. Maintain control of cash box and count proceeds at the end of the event. Repackage unsold merchandise and assist with transport from the Park.

Location

Coghlin Park, Saugatuck, MI 49453

Serve Wine to Runners at Post-Race Party Medium Priority

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

September 7, 2024

Details

Volunteers:
1) Open, mix & serve wines to runners and other attendees who have purchased a drink ticket.
2) Clean-up area after the race and return any equipment to designated location.

Task Coordinator:
1) Obtain from wine supplier the quantities needed and confirm winery presence required at Coghlin Park in tent as established in site plan.
2) Identify quantities and purchase needed supplies (e.g., glasses, napkins, tablecloths, ticket buckets, ice coolers or buckets as needed).
3) Coordinate with wine supplier the return for credit of unopened bottles and arrange for settlement/payment of cost with race accounting.
4) Train volunteers on intended service (e.g., size of pours, descriptions of wines).



Location

Coghlin Park

Serve Beer & Beer-based Beverages at Post Race Party Medium Priority

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

September 7, 2024

Details

Coordinate with beer distributor the quantities needed and brewery presence at Coghlin Park in tent established in site plan.

Identify quantities and source needed supplies (e.g., condiments, glasses, napkins, tablecloths, ticket buckets, ice coolers as needed).

Coordinate with distributor the return for credit of unopened cases and arrange for settlement/payment of cost with race accounting.

Train additional volunteers on intended service (e.g., size of pours, descriptions of beverages, mixology required).

Mix drinks, stock & organize supplies, and serve drinks/beer to runners and other attendees who have purchased drink tickets.

Location

Coghlin Park

Serve Nutrition & Hydration to Runners at Race Finish Medium Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Volunteers:
1) Prepare food items that do not come prepackaged (e.g., bagels, fruit, tomatoes, etc.).
2) Dispense/mix hydration that is not pre-portioned in individual containers (either bottles or boxes).
3) Obtain runner's bib ticket prior to being served.
4) Serve runners
5) Tear down and clean-up area post-race. Return supplies and equipment to designated area after the post-race party is over.

Task Coordinator:
1) Direct team of volunteers and source nutrition and hydration supplies and prepare to serve finishing runners in Coghlin Park in the tent as identified in the site plan.
2) Identify quantities of supplies and equipment needed to serve the selected food/drink options.
3) Train volunteers on the duties involved.

Location

Coghlin Park

Coordinate First Aid Station Medium Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Provide a support in coordination with Fire, Police & EMTs, and medical volunteers for a single source location to triage runner distress and injury.

Location

Coghlin Park

Coordinate Sponsor/Vendor Booths at Post-Race Party

September 6, 2024

September 7, 2024

Details

In coordination with Fundraising Committee, designate locations within the site plan for sponsors and vendors to set-up booths (e.g., physical therapy, work-out, gear suppliers).

Assist fundraising committee in recruiting sponsors that may wish a physical presence at the post-race event.

Coordinate with Coghlin Park set-up team to ensure specific locations are earmarked as agreed to with sponsor/vendor.

Location

Coghlin Park

Runner Shuttle Bus Loading Coordination

September 7, 2024

Details

Volunteers will direct runners finishing the race to the Interurban shuttle buses taking them to their vehicles at Oval Beach. Volunteers will coordinate loading and routing of buses between Coghlin Park and Oval Beach. Course Map Location AE

Location

SCA parking lot

Post Race Clean Up

September 7, 2024

Details

Assist in tear down of remain items for the race as well as picking up trash along the course from runners and spectators

Location

Coghlin Park

Other Tasks

Water Station 2 at Baldhead Stairs High Priority

September 7, 2024

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration. Encourage runners with cheers and noisemakers

Location

Base of staircase in Mt. Baldhead Park

Ox Bow Trail Clearing and River CAT Marking High Priority

September 5, 2024

September 6, 2024

Details

September 5th and 6th CAT volunteers will assist in clearing the trails of debris as well as placing signs and other directional assistance in preparation for race day. This task will be somewhat strenuous and require a fair amount of walking on the trails so please be prepared as such.

Location

Following the course routing through the trails.

Race Timing Coordination

September 7, 2024

Details

In coordination with Race Timer, Task Coordinator for the start, Task Coordinator for the finish, and Task Coordinator for Registration and Packet-Pickup, establish race timing contract by defining race parameters, locations of start and finish lines, age group settings, bib numbering, and chips.

Verify equipment needed for timing mats, announcing finishers, inflatable archways at desired course locations.

On race day, coordinate with race timer to identify mis matched runners, last minute switches to events, and age group and class winners.

Post scores to sign board as identified in site plan and communicate to the master of Ceremony the results to be announced and awards to be given.

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