CityTrail Loppet

Sun May 21, 2023 Minneapolis, MN 55403 US

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Course Marshal

May 21, 2023

Details

Monitor critical locations on the course. Help keep participants safe and cheer them on. This is an outside job. Please dress appropriately for the conditions.

Course Checker

May 21, 2023

Details

Requires knowledge of Wirth Park trails, Loppet marking system and meeting with Race Director to review courses before race day. Check the courses to ensure that markings are still in place and clear. Repair or add markings as needed.

Finish Crew

May 21, 2023

Details

Help with the finish line, hand out post race snacks and water, and help pick up the park after the race.
Cheer on participants! This is an outside job. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions.

Location

Parade Park. 300 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis.

Bag Claim

May 21, 2023

Details

Help unload participant gear drop bags, and sort them by number. Monitor the bag drop area and retrieve participant bags as participants come to the claim area.

Location

Walker Sculpture Garden, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Course Support

Aid Station Support Crew

May 21, 2023

Details

Set up aid station tables to preparing for participants at points on the course.
Fill and restock water cups and set out for participants to grab as needed.
Set out and restock food snacks. Pick up used cups and wrappers
Tear down aid station after the last participant has come through.
**Children under 16 must be accompanied by a coach or adult guardian,

Location

On CityTrail course- locations TBD. Shift times vary by Aid station location and are approx. 3 hours each.

Start Crew

May 21, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help set up the start area, manage start waves, and answer general questions. This is an outside job. Please dress appropriately for the conditions.

Location

The Trailhead. 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway.

Course Sweep 10 Mile

May 21, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Run/walk behind the final 10 mile participant to provide encouragement, inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has finished. Review role with Lead Sweep or Race Director prior to event.

Course Sweep 10K

May 21, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Run/walk behind the final 10K participant to provide encouragement, inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has finished. Review role with Lead Sweep or Race Director prior to event.

Course Sweep 5K

May 21, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Run/walk behind the final 5K participant to provide encouragement, inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has finished. Review role with Lead Sweep or Race Director prior to event.

Set Up/Tear Down

Course Marking

May 20, 2023

Details

Requires knowledge of Wirth Park trails, course review meeting with race director, and knowledge of Loppet marking systems. Mark course (arrows, wrong way signs, other signage, etc) the day before the race. Time for marking is flexible and TBD by the course marking team. If you are interested in joining the Loppet Course Marking team, please contact Paul Johnson, johnson@loppet.org.

Finish Area Set Up

May 20, 2023

Details

Help set-up the Finish area: Set-up fencing, install the finish line, stage supplies such flags and tents. Please dress appropriately for the weather- role is outdoors. Volunteers are always welcome to stay for both shifts!

Location

Parade Park. 300 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis.

Registration

Packet Pick-Up

May 20, 2023

May 21, 2023

Details

Help distribute packets to participants and answer FAQs.

Location

Saturday: Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N
Sunday: The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy

Group Sign Up

LNR

Details

Tasks TBA

Location

LNR volunteers only.

Team Birkie

Details

Tasks TBA

Location

Team Birkie volunteers only.

Specialty Areas

Medical Support

May 21, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Provide medical assistance on the course and start/finish areas. Medical volunteers are approved and scheduled by the Loppet Medical Director. A range of medical training and backgrounds are acceptable and helpful including MD, RN, EMT, AT, Residents and ski/bike patrols. Please answer the medical question during volunteer signup.

Photographer

May 21, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Capture the event through your lens! The goal of the photographer is to get photos of as many participants as possible. You can use any device you may have as we do not have one to provide. After the event, submit pictures to the marketing team for Loppet Foundation use. Please note photos are shared on RunnerTag for participants to download for free. All photos used for marketing will be credited.

Beer Team

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

May 21, 2023

Details

ID Check, beer ticket sales, beer distribution, beer garden monitoring,

Location

Mpls: Sculpture Garden

Merchandise Table

May 21, 2023

Details

Help sell Loppet Foundation merchandise at the Finish Line of the CityTrail Loppet. Volunteers will assist with merchandise set-up, customer service, sales, and merch booth pack-up. (Experience with a POS is a plus but not necessary.) Contact Andrea Bidelman at bidelman@loppet.org for more info.

Location

Walker Sculpture Garden

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