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Check-In & Bib Pick Up

Check In & Bib Pick Up (Pre-Race Day) Medium Priority

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

May 30, 2025

Details

Tasks will include:
- Athlete check in and bib assignment via the RunSignUp app
- Organization and handing out of Frost River bags & SWAG
- Answering participant questions

Please familiarize yourself with the website to assist in your ability to answer questions. DRC staff will be on hand to ensure that all questions are answered, and everyone is confident in the information that is provided to volunteers and participants.

Please bring phone charger or battery pack and a snack and beverage if you wish.

Specific instructions for each position will be provided in April and be discussed at the online volunteer meeting in May.

Location

Duluth Running Co. - 1026 E Superior St.

Course Positions (by Priority)

Position 11 (OMTH & S Pike Lake Rd) High Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Direct runners to turn LEFT onto the coned shoulder of S Pike Lake Rd.

Ensure the safety of runners by reminding them to stay in the coned lane and out of the roadway.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HUz9U51U6zxE5XbQ9

Position 12 (S Pike Lake Rd & OMTH) High Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Direct runners to turn LEFT onto the coned shoulder of Old Miller Trunk Hwy.

Ensure the safety of runners by reminding them to stay in the coned lane and out of the roadway.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/FfRQnMDnf9ETn6s37

Position 9 (W Pike Lake Rd N) High Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Direct runners to turn LEFT into coned lane of W Pike Lake Rd.

Ensure the safety of runners by reminding them to stay in the coned lane and out of the roadway.

Coordinate with the fire department personnel at this location.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GBHB8NKQGjNb6hS38

Position 10 (W Pike Lake Rd/OMTH) High Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Direct runners to turn LEFT onto the coned shoulder of Old Miller Trunk Hwy.

Ensure the safety of runners by reminding them to stay in the coned lane and out of the roadway.

Coordinate with the fire department personnel at this location.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/5hUmBZ2YgFVyT27u5

Position 13 (OMTH & Solway Rd) High Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Direct 10k runners and first loop half marathoners to stay straight

Direct second loop half marathoners to turn LEFT onto the coned lane of Solway Rd

Ensure the safety of runners by reminding them to stay in the coned lane and out of the roadway.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/QgomtQoSEEeG2bMP7

Position 17 (Daniels Rd & OMTH) High Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Direct 10K & first loop 13.1 runners to continue straight.

Direct 2nd loop 13.1 runners to turn LEFT on to the coned shoulder of OMTH.

Ensure runners stay in coned lane and out of the roadway.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTma1M87UkvE42mW7

Position 18 (OMTH & Midway Rd) High Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Direct runners to turn LEFT into the coned lane of Midway Rd

Ensure runners stay in coned lane and out of the roadway.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/v61FUYYUsnxyNgJRA

Position 3 (Midway & Martin Rd) Medium Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Ensure safety of runners by reminding them to stay in runner lane and out of roadway.

Allow vehicles in and out of boat launch when runners are not crossing.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dRAkVQGGGtzXQYTP7

Position 4 (Midway Rd & N. Pike Lake Rd) Medium Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Ensure safety of runners by reminding them to stay in runner lane and out of roadway.

-Direct runners LEFT onto N Pike Lake Rd

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/KYknCX4mRA2c5tMR6

46°52'21"N 92°16'49"W

Position 5 (Pike Lake Lane) High Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Ensure safety of runners by reminding them to stay in runner lane and out of roadway.

Allow traffic to turn RIGHT (west) from Pike Lake Ln onto N Pike Lake Rd.

DO NOT ALLOW traffic to turn LEFT (east) from Pike Lake Ln onto N Pike Lake Rd.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/yhv7x77U2xwe9xWL6

Position 6 (Pike Lake Lane) High Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Ensure safety of runners by reminding them to stay in runner lane and out of roadway.

Direct runners STRAIGHT on N Pike Lake Rd.


DO NOT ALLOW traffic from Pike Lake Ln to turn RIGHT (east) onto N Pike Lake Rd.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/yhv7x77U2xwe9xWL6

Position 7 (N Pike Lake Rd & Helm Rd) Medium Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Direct runners to turn LEFT into coned lane of N Pike Lake Rd.

Ensure safety of runners by reminding them to stay in runner lane and out of roadway.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/yhv7x77U2xwe9xWL6

Position 8 (N Pike Lake Rd) Medium Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Ensure safety of runners by reminding them to stay in runner lane and out of roadway.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CjcAaFGvcMCivfHeA

Position 14 (Solway Rd & S Pike Lake Rd) Medium Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Direct runners to turn RIGHT.

Ensure runners stay in coned lane and out of the roadway.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/B5Qy8yDrbzvMLRqp8

Position 15 (S Pike Lake Rd & S Shore Dr.) Medium Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Direct runners to turn LEFT.

Ensure runners stay in coned lane and out of the roadway.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/f176ZNc2ftJkhCCSA

Position 16 (S Pike Lake Rd & Spruce Ln) Medium Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Direct runners to turn LEFT.

Ensure runners stay in coned lane and out of the roadway.

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nf8eMEJCKB6RYmf77

Half Marathon Sweeper High Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

- Follow the field of runners at a 16:30 minute per mile pace.
- Communicate runner field progress with race staff via cell phone.
- Communicate incidents and emergencies with race staff and emergency personnel.

Location

Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club- 4895 E Pike Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55811

Start & Finish Area

Race Set Up & Management Medium Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Set-up tasks include:
- Unloading and loading equipment and materials from vehicles
- Setting up the start line arch, corral and required course markings
- Setting up tents for timing, announcer, drop bags area etc.

Management tasks include: (occur as participants arrive and during start of race)
- Athlete Information: Answering race related questions
- Athlete management at start/finish area
- Traffic & athlete control at Golf & Beach Club entrance

Specific instructions for each position will be provided in April and be discussed at the online volunteer meeting in May.

Location

Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club- 4895 E Pike Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55811

Race Teardown & Clean Up Medium Priority

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

May 31, 2025

Details

Teardown of all race equipment and materials. Organization and packing of truck and trailer.

Location

Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club- 4895 E Pike Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55811

Aid Stations

Aid Station (Mile 6) Medium Priority

May 31, 2025

Details

This position is in charge of the designated aid station and its volunteers.

Tasks include:
- Ensure volunteers understand their tasks and expectations
- Monitor safety of athletes in and out of the aid station as well as the safety of the
volunteers- Contact race director as needed and 911 in emergency situations.
- Set up and teardown equipment and materials for aid station.
- Fill cups and organize in clear separation so participants can obtain the desired hydration
easily and efficiently.
- Fill as many cups as possible right away. You may have hundreds of athletes coming.
through together.
- Hand cups to participants as needed and communicate clearly what is in the cups

Specific instructions for each position will be provided in May.

Location

Midway Rd & Golf & Beach Club
46°51'53"N 92°16'49"W

Aid Station 3 (Mile 5 & 11) Medium Priority

May 31, 2025

Details

This position is in charge of the designated aid station and its volunteers.

Tasks include:
- Ensure volunteers understand their tasks and expectations
- Monitor safety of athletes in and out of the aid station as well as the safety of the
volunteers- Contact race director as needed and 911 in emergency situations.
- Set up and teardown equipment and materials for aid station.
- Fill cups and organize in clear separation so participants can obtain the desired hydration
easily and efficiently.
- Fill as many cups as possible right away. You may have hundreds of athletes coming.
through together.
- Hand cups to participants as needed and communicate clearly what is in the cups

Specific instructions for each position will be provided in May.

Location

Daniels Rd & Old Miller Trunk Hwy
46°51'21"N 92°17'25"W

The Pike Lake Races are produced by Duluth Running Company and supported by St. Louis County, Canosia & Grand Lake Townships our presenting and supporting partners, and all of our amazing volunteers!

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