Triad GO FAR 5K & Fun Run

Volunteers are needed to help prep race kits for club coordinators to pick-up in advance. Duties include counting and collating t-shirts, swag bags, and race bibs.

Johnson Street Global Studies Gymnasium
1601 Johnson Street, High Point

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

Omega Sports
209 Eastchester Dr
High Point, NC

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.

**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

Assist with wave flags/ropes and help runners find starting corral. Assist with crowd control at start line. Spread excitement and encouragment as runners begin the race!

Start Line

Set-up tables and sort medals for 5K runners and Fun Runners. Hand out medals throughout both races. Keep finishers moving through the chute to avoid congestion. Congratulate runners! Help clean-up after race.

Finish Line

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

Set-up tables and water coolers at water stop. Fill cups 1/2 full with water, and hand out to runners. Clean up cups and trash during and after event. Encourage and cheer runners!

Water Station

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.

Assist chef with grilling pancakes for runners and families. Congratulate runners!

Vendor Area

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.

Adults only (must be approved by GO FAR). Ride along side the runners to ensure safety on the course. Encourage runners. Be aware of injuries and move injured runner to the side immediately and call authorities.

Race Start