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HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race

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HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race

October 17 - 18, 2026
L. P. Frans Stadium/Winkler Park
Hickory, NC 28601 US

Event Assistant High Priority

October 15, 2026

October 16, 2026

October 17, 2026

October 18, 2026

Details

Pre-Race Support: Help with Packet Pick-ups, Highland Rec. Center, 1451 8th St. Dr. NE, Hickory
Packet Pickup Party, by handing out bibs, hoodies, and runner bags at City Walk Brewery, 205 Main Ave NE Ste C, Hickory, NC 2860

Start Line Help: Direct participants, assist with gear check, or help manage staging areas.

Course and Station Support: Fill in where needed, help set up or supply water and aid stations, and direct foot traffic.

Finish Line Operations: Hand out finisher medals, distribute post-race food and water, and guide finishers through the recovery area.

Event Breakdown: Assist staff with packing up equipment, cleaning the site, and returning the venue to normal



Location

Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St. Dr. NE, hickory, Nc 28601
City Walk Brewery, 205 Main Ave NE Ste C, Hickory, NC 28601
L.P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hickory, NC 28602

Course Marshall High Priority

You must be 18-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

October 17, 2026

October 18, 2026

Details

Course Marshalls:
Guide Participants: Positioned at key turns, intersections, and checkpoints to point runners in the correct direction and prevent anyone from getting lost.

Assist in Emergencies: Monitoring the route for distressed or injured participants and quickly contacting medical staff or race directors when help is needed.

Provide Encouragement: Cheering loudly, clapping, and motivating exhausted runners as they pass by to give them a mental and physical boost.

Manage Traffic and Safety: Stopping or slowing down vehicle and pedestrian traffic, setting up safety cones or barriers, and warning runners about road hazards like speed bumps.




Location

Various stations around the 4 mile course. Course Map will be provided.
Start at Winkler Park, 2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hickory

Aid Station Helper High Priority

October 17, 2026

October 18, 2026

Details

Hydration and Fuel: Refill water bottles, hydration packs, and cups with water or sports drinks. Restock and hand out snacks like fruit, energy gels, pretzels, candy, and sandwiches.

Runner Tracking: Record runner bib numbers and arrival/departure times on clipboards or digital devices to monitor race progress.

Logistical Support: Help runners locate personal drop bags, manage waste disposal, and assist crew members in the area.

Morale and Safety: Cheer loudly, offer motivational support, and watch for signs of physical distress or medical emergencies to report to race officials.

Location

Station #1 = L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Station #2 = Aviation Walk Aid Tent next at Winkle Forest Access Trail

Medical and Sports Therapy Staff High Priority

You must be 18-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

October 17, 2026

October 18, 2026

Details

Medical and Sports Therapy Staff: Treat blisters, handle minor injuries, monitor vital signs, and provide physical bodywork or foot care.

Location

L.P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hickory

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