Loppet Field Day and Surly Brewing Co. Trail Loppet

Help tear down the course after the last runner. Pick up all signs, arrows, tape, etc (anything race related). Bring to designated pickup points or back to the Trailhead

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,

Spread throughout Trail Loppet Course.

Help setup the start area race morning, manage starting waves, assist racers in maintaining distancing, start waves, help with bag drop, and generally keep nervous racers happy and having fun.

NE corner of 55/Theo Wirth Pkwy. Park at Mortenson.

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

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.

Spread throughout Trail Loppet Course.

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.

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.

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.

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. Saturday morning 7-10 shift is for 5k, and 10-4 is for half marathon. If you are interested in joining the Loppet Course Marking team, please contact Paul Johnson, johnson@loppet.org.

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. By invite only.

Help distribute packets at drive through and day of event packet pick-up.

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

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.

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

Looking for an enthusiast photographer to capture pictures of the event. You can use any device you may have as we do not have one to provide. After the event, submit pictures to marketing team for Loppet Foundation use.

Announce finishers as they cross the line, provide instruction to participants in the stadium, sponsor statements. Staff will prepare script and notes. Experience and comfort on a microphone and audio equipment is a plus.

Help load and unload participant gear drop bags. Monitor the bag drop area and retrieve participant bags.

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

Tag, intake and retrieve participant bikes. Monitor corral area.

Monitor recycling, compost and garbage bins to ensure proper sorting of waste. Help with disposal throughout and at event tear down.

Help set up Loppet merch tent outside of Trailhead.
Customer service- helping customers find sizes and items.
Ringing up sales on tablet and/or POS system. Experience with POS system preferred but not required.

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

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