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Event Set up

You must be 16-70 years old to volunteer for this task.

June 4, 2027

June 5, 2027

Details

A couple of people are needed each year to assist with setting up the venue on Friday afternoon/evening and Saturday Morning. This role is vital to the success of the event. Volunteers for this task should be able to lift at least 25lbs and have full mobility.

Event Break Down

June 5, 2027

Details

Several volunteers are needed each year to help dismantle banners and signage, and assist in general clean up following the event. This task is 1-2 hours in duration and requires some lifting and bending.

Start Line/Finish Line

June 12, 2027

Details

Start Line volunteers arrive early on Saturday morning and assist with managing the flow of the runners into color coded start zones. Following the start of each race they help arrange the finish line for the best flow of runners. They hand out water and direct people. This task is great for a group such as a sports team or non-profit group!

Course Water Stops

June 5, 2027

Details

Volunteers set up, manage and break down the water stops out on the course in Washington park. This is a great area for a group of 15-30 people.

Course Marshals

June 5, 2027

Details

This vital volunteer role includes manning points on the course to assist the Albany Police Department with assisting/monitoring runners on the course. The course is closed to traffic with barricades, so you are directing people versus managing traffic! Also a great way to see the race.

Refreshments

June 5, 2027

Details

Be the happy, smiling face that helps distribute refreshments to thousands of runners after they file out of the finishing chute into West Capitol Park. You must be willing to tell people they can only take one until everyone has been served.

Packet Pick-up and Registration

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 3, 2027

June 4, 2027

June 5, 2027

Details

This very important task involves distributing runners bibs, chips, goodie bags, t-shirts and giving out event information to the runners. The packet pick-up takes place the day before the event (Thursday and Friday before the race) and the morning of the event. We have several groups/shifts available. Feel free to sign up for more than one shift.

Expo Relations

June 3, 2027

June 4, 2027

Details

Volunteers guide and assist runners who have any questions about the event. This position is only open to Training Challenge Mentors.

Kids Runs

June 5, 2027

Details

Help manage the kids at the start and finish of the Kids Run. Some of the team will hand out cookies after the kids are done running.

Capital Kids 3k

June 5, 2027

Details

The 3k starts immediately following the last finisher of the Women's 5k at 11:00am. Volunteers will help organize the runners (age 6-14), guide and direct runners on the course.

5K Awards Ceremony

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 5, 2027

Details

Awards Ceremony Volunteers - help get awards ready to hand out

Kids Run On-Site Registration

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 5, 2027

Details

Day-of, registration onsite. Handing out shirts and race numbers to the kids

Location

Packet Pickup Area

Capital Kids 3K Awards ceremony

June 5, 2027

Details

Have awards ready, communicate with timing company to get results and help hand out the awards to the Capital Kids 3K participants.

Race Day Information Ambassador

June 5, 2027

Details

This team will help guide people on race day. They will know the event flow and be able to help people before they know they need help. You will identify people who need help and be there for them.

If you are injured, but normally run this is a GREAT position for you.

Medical Tent

June 5, 2027

Details

Please only sign up for this is you have been contacted by the event.

Capital Kids 3k/Kids Run Finish Line

June 5, 2027

Details

Hand out cookies to finishers.

Volunteer Dinner

June 3, 2026

Details

Set up, check volunteers in and support the raffle.

Sign/banner Crew

June 4, 2027

Details

Putting up banners and feathers at the race site - West Capitol Park

Sign/Banner Crew

June 5, 2027

Details

Take down and pack all signs and banners after the races are done on Saturday

Hand out medals

June 5, 2027

Details

A great position for teams and non profites looking to raise funds.

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