The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk Volunteer Registration

Participant Check-In - Friday Medium Priority

September 18, 2026

1:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Participant check-in staff will greet participants, and hand them assigned running numbers (bib). Responsibilities would include welcoming participants and offering friendly interactions, reviewing participant information, handing out race shirts and swag bags. Anyone available to work the entire shift is welcome, but we appreciate those who can only work part of the day, too.

Location

Currituck County Rural Center, 184 Milburn Sawyer Rd, Powells Point, NC 27966
In front of the Kayak Ramp

Participant Check-In - Saturday Medium Priority

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September 19, 2026

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

Details

Participant check-in staff will greet participants, and hand them assigned running numbers (bib). Responsibilities would include welcoming participants and offering friendly interactions, reviewing participant information, handing out race shirts and swag bags. Anyone available to work the entire shift is welcome, but we appreciate those who can only work part of the day, too.

Location

Currituck County Rural Center, 184 Milburn Sawyer Rd, Powells Point, NC 27966
In front of the Kayak Ramp

Course Guide - Saturday 5K/10K / 1M - Saturday

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September 19, 2026

8:30 am EDT - 11:30 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Race Course Guides serve an important role in that they make sure participants traverse the correct route on their way to the finish line. Course guides stand at key turns and complicated transitions throughout the racecourse and point participants in the correct direction. Responsibilities include yelling, pointing, and cheering.

Location

Currituck County Rural Center, 184 Milburn Sawyer Rd, Powells Point, NC 27966
In front of the Kayak Ramp

Water Stop Operation - Saturday

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September 19, 2026

8:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

The 5k and 10k runs have a total of 3 water stops on the courses which will need staffing. Water stop staff help to hand water to runners as they pass during the race. Other responsibilities would include helping to keep the immediate area around the water stop clean of crushed cups and communicating with race officials in the event someone needed help along the course.

Location

Currituck County Rural Center, 184 Milburn Sawyer Rd, Powells Point, NC 27966
In front of the Kayak Ramp

Sweeper Medium Priority

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September 19, 2026

8:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Walk the entire 10k course as the last person ensuring everyone is on course and assisting with any needs. Release volunteers along the way.

Location

Currituck County Rural Center, 184 Milburn Sawyer Rd, Powells Point, NC 27966
In front of the Kayak Ramp

Award Setup and Distribution Medium Priority

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September 19, 2026

8:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Those helping with Award distribution will be tasked with the setup of trophy displays, helping to erect signage, and setting staging area. Responsibilities may include moving boxes of supplies, handing out medals to participants, and talking with participants.

Location

Meet at College of the Albemarle, 107 College Way, Barco, NC 27917