2026 Kansas City Zoo Run, "Run for the Hornbills" Volunteer Registration

Packet Pickup Set Up

September 18, 2026

9:00 am CDT - 10:30 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with setting up shirts, bibs, etc. for the opening of packet pickup. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

The Running Well Store
6009 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS 66202

Packet Pickup/Registration

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September 18, 2026

10:00 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (Full)

12:30 pm CDT - 3:30 pm CDT (Full)

3:00 pm CDT - 5:30 pm CDT (Full)

5:00 pm CDT - 7:30 pm CDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Assist participants by assigning race bib numbers, compiling shirts and answering questions. Must be willing to use a tablet/computer. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

The Running Well Store
6009 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS 66202

Awards

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September 19, 2026

8:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Assist Race Director with the presentation of awards. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Expo Set Up

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September 19, 2026

6:00 am CDT - 8:30 am CDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Help setting up expo area (setting up tables, chairs, tents, etc.) Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Expo Tear Down

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September 19, 2026

10:30 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

At completion of event, assist with the tearing down of tents, tables and chairs. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Packet Pickup/Registration (Tablets/Computers)

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September 19, 2026

5:30 am CDT - 8:30 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with assigning bib numbers to participants prior to the start of the event on race morning. Must be willing to use a tablet/computer. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Packet Pickup/Registration (Shirts)

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September 19, 2026

5:30 am CDT - 8:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Assist packet pickup with locating shirt sizes for participants as they get their bib assignments. Must be willing to be on your feet. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Packet Pickup/Registration

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September 19, 2026

6:30 am CDT - 8:30 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Assist with race day packet pickup by assigning bibs, providing shirts and answering questions for participants. Must be willing to use a tablet/computer. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Volunteer Table

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September 19, 2026

6:30 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with checking in volunteers and answering questions. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Start Line

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September 19, 2026

7:30 am CDT - 9:00 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with organizing and lining up participants at start line. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Aid Station - Africa

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September 19, 2026

7:15 am CDT - 10:15 am CDT (At least 9 more needed)

Details

Provide hydration to course participants in the Africa section of Zoo. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Aid Station - Australia

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September 19, 2026

7:15 am CDT - 10:15 am CDT (At least 7 more needed)

Details

Provide hydration to course participants in the Australia section of Zoo. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Course Monitors - Australia

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September 19, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Assist participants by providing direction along course and ensuring course is clear from obstructions during the event. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Course Monitor - Africa

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September 19, 2026

7:30 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Assist participants by providing direction along course and ensuring course is clear from obstructions during the event. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Course Monitor - Elephant

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September 19, 2026

7:30 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Assist participants by providing direction along course and ensuring course is clear from obstructions during the event. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Course Monitor - Penguin/Polar Bear

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September 19, 2026

7:30 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Assist participants by providing direction along course and ensuring course is clear from obstructions during the event. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Course Monitors - 1 Mile Event

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September 19, 2026

9:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Assist participants by providing direction along course and ensuring course is clear from obstructions during the event. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Course Monitor - Floater (Where Needed)

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September 19, 2026

7:30 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 9 more needed)

Details

Assist participants by providing direction along course and ensuring course is clear from obstructions during the event. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Expo Area Food

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September 19, 2026

7:30 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help pass out food in the Expo Area. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Finish Line - 4 Mile & 1 Mile

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September 19, 2026

7:30 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Assist with handing out finisher medals to participants after they cross the finish line. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132

Water Station - Finish Line

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September 19, 2026

8:00 am CDT - 10:30 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Assist with providing water to participants after they have crossed the finish line. Please note that a more detailed email, including more specifics surrounding this volunteer task, will be sent the week leading up to the event.

Location

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, KC, MO 64132