St. Marys 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Volunteer Registration

Street Marshals & Course Guides High Priority

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

At least 8 more volunteers needed.

Details

May3rd 1K / 5K High Priority
7am-12pm (At least 14 or more needed)

Race Course Marshals serve an important role in that they make sure participants traverse the correct route on their way to the finish line. Course marshals stand at key turns and complicated transitions throughout the racecourse and point participants in the correct direction. Responsibilities include yelling, pointing, and cheering. Communicating with police and race officials in the event if someone needs help along the course!   For your safety, you will be provided with High Visibility Safety Vests.  Your participation is required for the WHOLE event.

Complete safety program /background check
https://stmaryfishkill.org/safe-environment-program

Water Stations Operation High Priority

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At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

8am-12pm (At least 2 per station or more needed)

The 5K Run has 1 water stop midway into the course and 1 at the finish line which will need staffing. Water stop volunteers help distribute cups of water, and may hand them to runners as they pass during the race.

Other responsibilities include ensuring a significant amount of cups are filled with fresh water on the table at all times . Keep the immediate area around the water station clean by picking up cups and placing them in garbage bags provided. Communicating with police and race officials in the event if someone needs help along the course! Cleaning up after the last runner and bringing back materials to base

Complete safety program /background check
https://stmaryfishkill.org/safe-environment-program

Post Race Snack Tables High Priority

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At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

7:00 am - 12:00 pm (At least 3 or more needed)

Bagels/ granola bars/ bananas / good fish
 This person will be responsible for picking up these items, having them prepped for the event, and setting them up. Ensuring these items are handled safely, and distributing throughout the event to race participants only.

Complete safety program /background check
https://stmaryfishkill.org/safe-environment-program

Walk- Up Registration Table High Priority

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Minimum met, 2 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

May 03, 2025
7:00 am - 10:00 am (At least 2 needed)

Details
Walk-Up Registration volunteers will greet new, unregistered participants and guide them - if necessary - through the walk-up registration process. Responsibilities may include welcoming participants, queue line management,participant instruction, taking payments. hand them assigned running numbers (bib) and T-shirt if supplies available . Cash or check payable to St. Mary’s school accepted. There’s T-shirts available to last day sign ups while supplies last.  
This position requires VERY DETAIL-ORIENTED, ORGANIZED, SOLUTION-ORIENTED individuals.

Complete safety program /background check
https://stmaryfishkill.org/safe-environment-program

Location

St. Mary’s school upper parking lot

Participant Check In Table Medium Priority

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Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

7:00 am - 10am(At least 2 needed)

Details
 Participant check-in volunteers will greet participants, and hand them assigned running numbers (bib). Responsibilities include welcoming participants and offering friendly interactions, checking participants' confirmation emails before giving bibs, reviewing participants' information that is printed on the bib for errors and omissions, and directing participants with any questions they may have regarding Vendor market start times or directions.
 Anyone available to work the entire day is welcome, but we appreciate those who can only work part of the day, too.  This position requires VERY DETAIL-ORIENTED, ORGANIZED, SOLUTION-ORIENTED individuals.
Complete safety program /background check
https://stmaryfishkill.org/safe-environment-program

Location

St. Mary’s school upper parking lot

Race & Vendor Market Setup Laborer - Friday Medium Priority

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At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

May 02,2025
3:30pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 7more needed)

Details
The day before the race, countless activities must be carried out to ensure a smooth race day. These responsibilities include:  Setting up the gym and outside vendor market area by taping down measured area per vendor, taking signs to various points ,setting up the raffle baskets area , tents and tables. Other responsibilities include moving objects of varying weights.

Complete safety program /background check
https://stmaryfishkill.org/safe-environment-program

Race Setup Laborer - SATURDAY High Priority

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At least 7 more volunteers needed.

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6:30am-10:00am (At least 5 more needed)(it can be same people as Friday)

Details
On the morning of the event, countless activities must be carried out to ensure a smooth event, including:  Cleaning, moving, and setting up the areas for registration ,check in and putting signs and markers up along race route, hanging banners, and setting up breakfast and refreshments, setting up tables, chairs, and small tents.   Other responsibilities include moving objects of varying weights, driving short distances to bring items (which would be worked out in advance).  THIS REQUIRES AN EARLY START OF 6:30AM

Complete safety program /background check
https://stmaryfishkill.org/safe-environment-program

Raffle Table Volunteers Medium Priority

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At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

7am-1:30pm
(2-4)

Volunteers would manage the raffle basket station, which includes selling tickets for both the raffle baskets and the 50/50 raffle. Responsibilities include assisting guests with ticket purchases, answering any questions, and ensuring a smooth and organized process.

Assist with award presentations after race!

Complete safety program /background check
https://stmaryfishkill.org/safe-environment-program

Clean Up Crew High Priority

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At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

12pm-1:30pm

Clean indoors and outdoors . Sweeping floors, take down coarse signage,tents and tables. Power wash the finish line section of the parking lot.

Complete safety program /background check
https://stmaryfishkill.org/safe-environment-program

Location

Indoor and outdoor