Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant Health

Volunteers are needed to help prep race kits for Club Coaches to pick-up. Duties include counting and collating t-shirts, swag bags, and race bibs. Coaches were asked to arrive in 2 time slots: 3-4pm or 4-6pm. Volunteers please arrive at 1:00pm to begin collating before the Coaches arrive.

Accept new registrations, receive money, and hand out race kits for both 5K and Fun Run.

Adults only for Parking Team. Direct cars into runner parking lot, keeping traffic flowing, filling lot in an orderly fashion. Be available to answer questions, without blocking traffic.

Race Site

Manage the Coaches Parking Lot. Help coaches to the assigned spot. Direct coaches and runners the assigned area.

Race Site

Set-up food area inside finisher chute. Organize food and dispose of boxes/cardboard to keep finish line area clean and free of obstacles. Keep non-runners away from food - food is only for 5K participants who are wearing a bib. Hand out fruit and snacks as runners come through finish line, keep runners moving to avoid congestion in the chute.

Finish Line

Direct runners to ensure they stay on course. Offer lots of cheers and encouragement, announcing mileage if applicable. Feel free to bring pom poms and/or noise makers! Ensure safety; look out for injuries and contact authorities if necessary. Prevent vehicles from entering race course.

Race Course

Either walking or biking, this task is to insure the safety of all runners. Look for obstacles along the course. Make sure volunteers are in position and make sure no child wanders off course.

Race Course

Adults only. Help to set up and break down the start and finish lines. Transition race chute fencing between events. Assist timing team with wave starts and at finish line with data input and course management. Be sure to bring your great attitude, smiles, and cheers!

Finish Line

Help break down finish line, pick up signs along route, trash pick up, load supplies into trailer etc.

Race Course

Greet vendors and show them where to set up booth. Answer questions and provide support as necessary. Notify Ruthan of any vendors who have not checked-in by 7am. Thank vendors for their role in making the event a success.

Vendor Area

**NOTE - Registration Volunteers are required to attend a 30 minute training Friday night before the race (6-6:30 pm) OR Saturday race day (6:30-7am)** Duties: Accept new registrations, receive money, and hand out race kits for both 5K and Fun Run from 6:30-8:40. Answer questions, help runners find teams in coaches' lot, stay positive and encouraging. After registration closes, volunteers will move to the 5K start line to help with wave start.

Registration Table

Sales Table