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Loppet Field Day and Utepils Trail Loppet

Sat September 14 - Sun September 15, 2024 Minneapolis, MN 55422 US

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Course Support

Course Marking

At least 2 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 15, 2024

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 15, 2024

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 15, 2024

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

Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy

Aid Station #1 - Stadium 18 (hosted by Missing Link Run Club)

September 15, 2024

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.

Aid Station #2 - Overflow Lot (hosted by Performance Running Gym)

September 15, 2024

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.

Aid Station #3/4 - Quaking Bog

September 15, 2024

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.

Aid Station #5 - Anwatin

September 15, 2024

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

September 15, 2024

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

Sunday: Finish is at Utepils Brewing (225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

Course Sweep- 5K

September 15, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

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-Half Half (6.5 miles)

September 15, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

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-half participants

Course Sweep- Half Marathon

September 15, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

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 15, 2024

Details

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

Registration

Packet Pick-Up

September 13, 2024

September 14, 2024

September 15, 2024

Details

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

Location

Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy

Volunteer Hospitality

September 15, 2024

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

Utepils Brewing

Specialty Areas

Medical Support

September 14, 2024

September 15, 2024

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 14, 2024

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 14, 2024

September 15, 2024

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.

Field Day

September 14, 2024

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 mile and half mile race.

Location

The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway.

Venue/Party Support

Bag Claim

September 15, 2024

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

Utepils, 225 Thomas Ave N #700.

Loppet Development Table

September 14, 2024

September 15, 2024

Details

Are you interested in sharing the Loppet Love with your neighbors? Represent us at the Development Table! Share your stories about what makes the Loppet so great and answer questions (or direct people to staff) as needed.

Location

Saturday, the 16th, the Development table will be at The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55422.

On Sunday the 17th the Development Table will be at Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405.

Bag Drop

September 15, 2024

Details

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

Location

The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway.

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