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Run for Hope 5K

Sat April 25, 2026
Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US Directions

Course Marshal - Turn A High Priority

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners along the racecourse and cheer them on!
Course Marshals should be in place by 8:30am and expect to stay on the course until 10:30am.
You will be directing outgoing runners RIGHT onto Raleigh St and returning runners LEFT onto Riverside Dr.

Location

Corner of Riverside Ave and Raleigh St.

Course Marshal - Turn B High Priority

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

Direct runners along the racecourse and cheer them on!
Course Marshals should be in place by 8:30am and expect to stay on the course until 10:30am when dismissed by our sweep car.
You will be directing outgoing runners LEFT onto Fairfax Ave. Returning runners will turn RIGHT onto Raleigh St.

Location

Corner of Raleigh St and Fairfax Ave.

Course Marshal- Turn C High Priority

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

Direct runners along the racecourse and cheer them on!
Course Marshals should be in place by 8:30am and expect to stay on the course until 10:30am when dismissed by our sweep car.
Direct outgoing runners to turn RIGHT from Fairfax Ave onto Rivershore Rd. Direct returning runners to turn LEFT from Rivershore Rd. onto Fairfax Ave.

Location

Corner of Fairfax Ave and Rivershore Rd.

Course Marshal - Turn D High Priority

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

Direct runners along the course and cheer them on!
Course Marshals should be in place by 8:30am and expect to stay on the course until 10:30am when dismissed by the sweep vehicle.
Direct outbound runners to turn LEFT from Rivershore Rd. onto River Rd. at the Park Dr. intersection. Direct returning runners to turn RIGHT from River Rd. onto Rivershore.

Location

Intersection of Rivershore Rd/River Rd/Park Drive.

Course Marshal - Turn E High Priority

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

Direct runners along the course and cheer them on!
Course Marshals should be in place by 8:30am and expect to stay on the course until 10:30 am when dismissed by the sweep vehicle.
Direct outgoing runners to continue STRAIGHT on River Rd. Direct returning runners to turn LEFT onto River Rd. from Crescent Ave.

Location

Corner of River Rd. and Crescent Drive

Course Marshal - Turn F High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Direct runners along the course and cheer them on!
Course Marshals should be in place by 8:30am and expect to stay on the course until 10:30am when dismissed by the sweep vehicle.
Direct runners to turn RIGHT from River Rd. onto Parkview Ave and to be mindful of traffic - this is the highest traffic part of the course.

Location

Corner of River Rd. and Parkview Ave

Course Marshal - Turn G High Priority

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners along the course and cheer them on!
Course Marshals should be in place by 8:30am and expect to stay on the course until 10:30am when dismissed by the sweep vehicle.
Direct runners to turn RIGHT from Parkview Ave onto Crescent Drive.

Location

Intersection of Parkview Ave and Crescent Drive - this is one of the highest traffic locations on the course and may not be a b

Water Stop Medium Priority

Minimum met, 2 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

The water stop will be setup at the River Rd/Park Rd/Rivershore Ave "triangle" intersection. Runners can get water on the outgoing or returning route of the race. Must be in place by 8:30am and remain until last runner passes by, approximately 10-10:30am. Fill cups approximately halfway, hold out to runners on a flat palm so they can grab easily. There are pop-up trashcans for discarded cups. Try not to waste cups- there are far more provided than you will likely need, as there are 115 runners and many will not get water.

Location

Intersection of River Rd/Park Rd/Rivershore Ave

Traffic Control - Road Closure at Riverside / Water St. High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Set up traffic barriers at Riverside / Water St intersection, remain at barriers to redirect traffic and/or let designated volunteers or vendors pass through. Road to close at 7:30am and remain closed until 10:30am. Volunteer should be able to lift barriers, remain standing for entirety of the race, and be polite but assertive when redirecting traffic.

Traffic Control / Road Closure at Riverside Ave and Morgan St. High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Set up traffic barriers at Riverside / Morgan St intersection, remain at barriers to redirect traffic and/or let designated volunteers or vendors pass through. Road to close at 7:30am and remain closed until 10:30am. Volunteer should be able to lift barriers, remain standing for entirety of the race, and be polite but assertive when redirecting traffic.

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