5th Annual Race To Outrun Hunger

Event Setup

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October 13, 2018

6:30 am EDT - 8:30 am EDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist the race committee in setting up the race headquarters, race course, and signage throughout the venue. Volunteers must be able to lift 25+ pounds regularly. Position requires physical effort for an extended amount of time.

Location

Entire Race Course

Volunteer Check-In

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October 13, 2018

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Responsible for checking in all race day volunteers and directing them to their correct shift locations. Also responsible for distributing name tags, t-shirts, and other volunteer perks on race day. Responsible for checking out volunteers as they leave and filling out service hour verification forms (if needed).

Location

Race Village

Race Day Registration/Check-In

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October 13, 2018

7:00 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Race Day Check-In
Responsible for setting up race day registration and check-in lists, bibs, t-shirts, goodie bags, etc... Responsible for giving out correct bib/timing chip, t-shirt size to participant.

Race Day Registration
Responsible for setting up race day registration and check-in lists, bibs, t-shirts, goodie bags, etc... Responsible for receiving completed entry forms and entry fee, assigning race bib/chip and handing out event shirt if available.

Location

Race Village

Aid Station

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October 13, 2018

8:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

•  Part Safety Officer: Our first priority is to provide a safe course for our runners.  Please keep the course free of debris.  Water Stations can begin to clean up when their coordinator tells you that last runner has come through.
•  Part Cheerleader: Cheer the runners on.  Get up, get excited, and keep them moving.  Be creative, decorate your hydration station in a theme, bring a radio to play music, wear funny hats – you’ll be part of the inspiration that keeps the runners moving.  
•  Runner Hydration: As runners pass by, hand out water to runners. As you hold out cups to runners, hold cup at the bottom so runner can easily grasp cup from you. Continue to pick up cups that runners have discarded on course to maintain safe and clear course for runners.

Course Marshall

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October 13, 2018

8:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 11 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

•  Part Safety Officer: Our first priority is to provide a safe course for our runners.  Course Marshalls are positioned throughout the course usually at intersections and are responsible for directing runners at turns.  Marshalls can leave when the last runner has come through.
•  Keeping Runners on Course: As soon as you see a runner, begin to signal with your hands and your voice which direction or turn they are supposed to make.  Often runners get in a zone and need plenty of advance warning to know which way to head.  A coordinator will pass by your location prior to the runners to verify all volunteers are in place.  They will be able to tell you which direction or turn the runners are going to make at your location. If all else fails, point runners in the direction of the lead bike which will pass you just before the runners come by your post.  
•  Part Traffic Cop: Course marshals are positioned at intersections that are blocked for traffic.  Responsible for keeping cars off the course and maintaining a safe environment for runners.
•  Part Cheerleader: Cheer the runners on – it’s a long course, and you could be the only people they see for miles.  Get up, get excited, and keep them moving.  Be creative, bring a radio to play music, wear a funny hat – you’ll be part of the inspiration that keeps the runners moving.  Do not tell runners they are almost there no matter where you are on the course.  Use words of encouragement like “Good job!” “Keep going!”  “Dig deep, you can do it!"