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Course Support

Course Marking

At least 7 more volunteers needed.

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 Kelly Donahue, donahue@loppet.org. Time TBD on Friday, September 13 or Saturday, September 14.

Course Checker

September 19, 2026

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.

Course Marshal High Priority

September 19, 2026

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.

Location

Spread throughout Trail Loppet Course. Specific assignment locations will be assigned via email 1-2 days before the race.

Start Team

September 19, 2026

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

Wirth Beach

Stadium 18 Fluid Station (hosted by Missing Link Run Club)

September 19, 2026

Details

Set up and manage aid stations (water, energy drink, snacks) for participants. Keep the area clean and tear down aid station after the last participant has come through. Bring your good vibes, smiles and energy to share!
**Children under 16 must be accompanied by a coach or adult guardian,

Location

This sign up is for Aid Station 1, Stadium 18, hosted by Missing Link Run Club. Password is required for registration.

Overflow Lot Fluid Station (hosted by Performance Running Gym)

September 19, 2026

Details

Set up and manage aid stations (water, energy drink, snacks) for participants. Keep the area clean and tear down aid station after the last participant has come through. Bring your good vibes, smiles and energy to share!
**Children under 16 must be accompanied by a coach or adult guardian.

Location

This sign up is for Aid Station 2, Overflow Lot, hosted by Performance Running Gym. Password is required for registration.

Quaking Bog Fluid Station(hosted by Urgency Room)

September 19, 2026

Details

Set up and manage aid stations (water, energy drink, snacks) for participants. Keep the area clean and tear down aid station after the last participant has come through. Bring your good vibes, smiles and energy to share!
**Children under 16 must be accompanied by a coach or adult guardian.

Location

This sign up is for Aid Station 3/4, located in the Quaking Bog Parking lot.

Anwatin Fluid Station

September 19, 2026

Details

Set up and manage aid stations (water, energy drink, snacks) for participants. Keep the area clean and tear down aid station after the last participant has come through. Bring your good vibes, smiles and energy to share!
**Children under 16 must be accompanied by a coach or adult guardian.

Location

This sign up is for Aid Station 5, Anwatin (near Bryn Mawr Elementary).

Finish Crew High Priority

September 19, 2026

Details

Help with the finish line, assist with timing and post-race snacks, and help pick up the stadium after the race. Cheer on participants! This is an outside job. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions.

Location

1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55422

Course Sweep- 5K

September 19, 2026

Details

Run/walk behind the final 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.

Location

Course sweep will start at the start line, and run after the other 5k participants

Course Sweep-10K

September 19, 2026

Details

Run/walk behind the final 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. **Actual shift time will depend on race start time.

Location

Course Sweep will start at the start line and run behind the other 10K participants

Course Sweep- Half Marathon

September 19, 2026

Details

Run/walk behind the final 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. **Actual shift time will depend on race start time.

Location

Course Sweep will start at the start line and run behind the other Half Mar participants

Course Clean Up

September 19, 2026

Details

Hike, run, bike course to collect signage/arrows. This is an outside job. Please dress appropriately.

Registration

Packet Pick-Up

September 18, 2026

September 19, 2026

Details

Help check in participants, distribute packets, and answer FAQs.

Location

Friday: Pryes Brewing, 1401 West River Rd N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Saturday: Wirth Beach House, 3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Volunteer Hospitality

September 19, 2026

Details

Staff the volunteer check-in at Finish Line area, make sure volunteers have food/drinks, communicate with the Volunteer Manager to answer any questions, and take down information of walk-on volunteers as needed.

Location

The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis

Specialty Areas

Parking and Transportation

September 19, 2026

Details

Assist and support the traffic and parking logistics at the event.

Location

Check in at The Trailhead, assist with the event at the Mortenson parking lot

Medical Support

September 19, 2026

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.

Field Day Activities (LNR/Team Birkie Saturday Field Day)

September 19, 2026

Details

Assist with facilitating fun, non-competitive activities geared toward youth and families. Possibly serve as a group or activity leader.

Location

Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy

Photographer

September 19, 2026

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.

Announcer

September 19, 2026

Details

Announce finishers as they cross the line, provide instruction to participants in the park, sponsor statements. Staff will prepare script and notes. Experience and comfort on a microphone and audio equipment is a plus. This task utilizes a password. Please contact events@loppet.org if you are interested in announcing at Loppet events.

Location

Start Line: Wirth Beach House, 3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Finish Line: The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis

Field Day

September 19, 2026

Details

Support Field Day activities and stations. Role may include: checking in kids and families, helping at the competitive and non-competitive activities, handing out prizes and medals or assisting with the kids half mile race.

Location

The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway.

Venue/Party Support

Bag Claim High Priority

September 19, 2026

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

The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis

Bag Drop

September 19, 2026

Details

Receive and organize participant bags at the Start Line, pack and load for transport to the Finish Line.

Location

Wirth Beach House, 3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Other Tasks

Beer Team

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

September 19, 2026

Details

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

Location

The Trailhead - 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55422

Photographer: Volunteers

September 19, 2026

Details

Capture the event through your lens! The goal of the volunteer photographer is to get photos of as many volunteers as possible - we will provide a shot list and location of volunteers. 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. All photos used for marketing will be credited.

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