Hot Mess Trail Races Volunteer Registration

Setup

October 24, 2026

5:30 am EDT - 7:15 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Help unload the truck with race supplies, set up the tents for the central aid station, the arch at the start/finish line, and ribbons/cones to mark the start of the course. Must be able to lift at least 15lbs.

Parking

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October 24, 2026

5:30 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

You will manage parking - checking cars to confirm they purchased parking and directing them where to park.

Packet Pickup

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October 24, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 7:30 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

You will manage runner packet pickup– giving runners their bibs and race swag.

Half Marathon/Midpoint Aid Station Captain

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October 24, 2026

7:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help fill runners' bottles, prepare food (PB&J, fruit, no cooking), and cheer runners on. This shift requires transporting canopy tent/table and aid station supplies from the start line to aid station and back to the start line at the end of the race. Must be able to lift at least 15lbs.

Half Marathon/Midpoint Aid Station High Priority

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October 24, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Help fill runners' bottles, prepare food (PB&J, fruit, no cooking), and cheer runners on. Must be able to lift at least 15lbs.

Finish Line Aid Station

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October 24, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Help fill runner's bottles, prepare food (PB&J, fruit, etc), and cheer runners on.

Finish Line Medals

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October 24, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Hand out medals to runners as they finish.

Tear Down

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October 24, 2026

1:00 pm EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Help tear down the venue, load the truck with all race supplies, clean up any trash from the event, break down tents, take down the arch, and collect ribbons/cones.

Course Sweeper

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October 24, 2026

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

Details

Sweep the course at the end of the race. Remove any course markings and signs.

All Day Volunteer

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October 24, 2026

5:30 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Details

This shift is a jack of all trades all day, and you'll be helping in various ways throughout the entire race. You can take breaks as you’d like, but you will be one of our go-to race staff for the race. May be asked to run supplies over to the midpoint aid station if needed.