Middle Finger 5K Volunteer Registration

Cheer Stations

May 9, 2026

5:45 am EDT - 7:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Great for Groups! WE GOT SPIRIT YES WE DO — WE GOT SPIRIT HOW 'BOUT YOU! Be a key player in keeping the excitement and momentum going on course. Paint your faces, wear silly clothes — wear your team colors, make banners and posters with silly sayings. Duties include acting crazy, screaming, cheering, laughing — anything to bring out a smile on our runners faces! Standing for long periods of time is required — jumping with excitement is encouraged. Bring a portable speaker and stream your most upbeat playlist!

Early Packet Pickup - May 9 5:00 am High Priority

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May 9, 2026

4:45 am EDT - 6:15 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Duties include organizing/handing out shirts, assisting runners with finding their bib number, greeting participants with smiles and answering questions/providing race information. Position may require some light lifting up to 20 lbs.

Location

Finger Lakes Welcome Center Community Room

Pre-Race Check-In Party Friday, May 8

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May 8, 2026

2:00 pm EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:45 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

5:45 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Be behind the scenes and the first to see how the race weekend begins! Most of our packet pickups take place at our Check-in Party on May 8. This is the first stop for participants. Not everyone can make it in Friday night, so we also open at 5:00 am on May 9 for packet pickup. Duties include organizing/handing out shirts, assisting runners with finding their bib number, greeting participants with smiles and answering questions/providing race information. Position may require some light lifting up to 20 lbs.

Location

Finger Lakes Welcome Center 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Floater

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May 8, 2026

3:00 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

5:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

May 9, 2026

4:45 am EDT - 7:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

7:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

If you read through the positions and find that you can't make your mind up — no worries! "Floater" is the job for you! Duties will include being flexible and adaptable to any role that may need additional assistance. Requirements — Flexibility and a can-do attitude!

FLASHP Cheer/Aid Station

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May 9, 2026

5:45 am EDT - 8:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Bring the Energy. Be the Boost. Make the Morning Matter.
Cheer/Aid Stations are where the Middle Finger 5K truly comes alive and FLASHP (Finger Lakes Area Schools Health Plan) volunteers help set the tone! As runners and walkers make their way along the course, your role is simple but powerful: show up loud, positive, and ready to uplift.

Volunteers will hand out water or fruit, offer high-fives, and keep spirits high when participants need it most. Bring Bluetooth speakers, crank up an upbeat playlist, and turn your station into a mini pep rally at sunrise. Whether it’s clapping, cheering names, dancing, or shouting encouragement, your energy helps fuel every step.

For FLASHP members, this is a moment of connection, wellness, and community. Your smiles, music, and cheers remind participants why they showed up early: together we make a difference!