Turkey Traverse 5K Walk/Run

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Packet Pick-Up High Priority

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November 18, 2022

4:00 pm CST - 7:00 pm CST (Full)

November 19, 2022

7:30 am CST - 9:30 am CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Volunteer

Details

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

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

Course Marshal High Priority

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November 19, 2022

8:30 am CST - 11:00 am CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

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 Turkey Traverse course.

Saturday Start Team High Priority

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November 19, 2022

8:00 am CST - 10:00 am CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

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

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

Finish Crew High Priority

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November 19, 2022

8:30 am CST - 11:30 am CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

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.

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

Course Marking High Priority

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November 18, 2022

9:00 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

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.

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

Course Checker High Priority

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November 19, 2022

6:30 am CST - 8:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

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.

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

Course Sweep High Priority

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November 19, 2022

8:30 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

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

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

Course Clean-Up High Priority

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November 19, 2022

4:00 pm CST - 5:30 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

This task will be covered by the St. Thomas Nordic Club! Club members - sign up under the UST groups category. 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

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

Open Course Ambassador High Priority

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November 19, 2022

11:00 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (Full)

2:00 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Greet, provide information, check in, and give out bibs to participants. Help monitor the course markings if needed.

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

Finish Line Announcer High Priority

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

November 19, 2022

8:30 am CST - 11:00 am CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

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.

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

Medical Support High Priority

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November 19, 2022

8:30 am CST - 11:00 am CST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Volunteer

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 questions during volunteer signup.

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

Bag Drop/Claim Attendant High Priority

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November 19, 2022

8:15 am CST - 11:15 am CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Volunteer

Details

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

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

Widji Leaders

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November 19, 2022

8:30 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 12 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

the Volunteer task group for Widji leaders. If you're a Widjiwagan participant, sign-up here!

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway

St. Thomas Nordic

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November 19, 2022

3:45 pm CST - 5:30 pm CST (Minimum met, 7 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Sign up here if you are volunteering with the St. Thomas Nordic Ski Club! The plan is to be at the Trailhead 3:45-4 and help break down the venue and clean up the course.