YWCA Princeton ETS Firecracker 5K

Helps and supports all event preparation activities

Set-up ribbons, awards, and plaques on table by podium

Greets race participants, answers questions, and provides race registration materials are directed

Register day-of participants, provide t-shirts, and register pre-registered participants

Work directly with Compuscore (timing company) to assist with inputting real-time runner registration data into system as directed

As runners register for the race, transport the race forms across the field to the representative in the Compuscore (timing company) van

Greeters and food line monitors

Run/walk with inspirational signs, volunteers to finish as last runners/walkers, empowers all to end to complete the 5K strong!

Stand at designated mile marker, keeps time and calls out time as runners pass by to help them keep pace

Prepare, pour, and pass cups of water to thirsty runners/walkers during race (2 stations)

Holds finish line ribbon for first runner across

Cheers on finishers, ensures that all finishers funnel through "chute" in order and are kept in single file for accurate timing by scoring company. Fills and passes out water bottles.

At the conclusion of the race, this VIP crew saves the day by making sure that all trash has been properly disposed of, all race materials have been removed and either disposed of or packed in storage boxes and returned to the YWCA staff member charge.