Hennepin Healthcare Field Day and Utepils Trail Loppet

Sat September 16 - Sun September 17 Minneapolis, MN 55422 US

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Course Support

Course Clean Up

September 17, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Hike, run, bike course to collect signage/arrows. Break down the start area. This is an outside job. Please dress appropriately.

Course Checker

September 16, 2023

September 17, 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.

Course Marshal

September 16, 2023

September 17, 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.

Location

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

Aid Station

September 16, 2023

September 17, 2023

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

Spread throughout Trail Loppet Course. Specific location assignments will be made a few days before the race and communicated via email.

PRG-Aid Station #1 (PRG only)

Minimum met.

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

Stadium 18

Finish Crew

September 16, 2023

September 17, 2023

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

Saturday: Finish is at the Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy)
Sunday: Finish is at Utepils Brewing (225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

Start Team

September 16, 2023

September 17, 2023

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

Course Sweep- 5K

September 16, 2023

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 (7.5 miles)

September 17, 2023

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 17, 2023

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 Marking

September 15, 2023

September 16, 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. Fri/Sat am shift is for the 5K (Sat am-golf course section). Saturday day is for the Half Half and Half Mar. If you are interested in joining the Loppet Course Marking team, please contact Paul Johnson, johnson@loppet.org.

Registration

Packet Pick-Up

September 15, 2023

September 16, 2023

September 17, 2023

Details

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

Location

Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy

Specialty Areas

Parking and Transportation

September 16, 2023

September 17, 2023

Details

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

Medical Support

September 16, 2023

September 17, 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.

Field Day Activities (LNR/Team Birkie only)

September 16, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

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 16, 2023

September 17, 2023

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

You must be 17 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 16, 2023

September 17, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

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

Saturday: Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy
Sunday Start: Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy
Sunday Finish: Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

Venue/Party Support

Bag Drop/Claim Attendant

September 17, 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

the 9:30 am shift will take place at Utepils, 225 Thomas Ave N #700. the 8:00 am start shift will be at the Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway.

Merch Set-Up & Sales

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 16, 2023

September 17, 2023

Details

Help sell Loppet Foundation merchandise at the Trailhead for TrailLoppet and Field Day. 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

Saturday this task will be at The Trailhead 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway. Sunday, it will be at Utepils, 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405.

Loppet Development Table

September 16, 2023

September 17, 2023

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.

Other Tasks

Volunteer Hospitality

September 17, 2023

Details

Staff the volunteer check-in at race start, 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

for Sunday, Trail Loppet only! Start will be at the Trailhead, and Finish will be at Utepils Brewing

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