Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run

• Expo
• Saturday 5K & 1-Mile Events
• Marathon / Half Marathon Aid Stations
• Marathon / Half Marathon Course Marshals
• Marathon / Half Marathon Start and Finish Line
• Saturday Pre-Race Prep Activities
• Other Tasks

Expo- T Shirt Distribution

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October 18, 2024

11:30 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

October 19, 2024

8:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Expo-Packet Pick Up

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October 18, 2024

11:30 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

October 19, 2024

8:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

Distribute envelopes with bib numbers and safety pins to race participants.

Location

Columbus Convention Center

Expo-Info Booth

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October 18, 2024

11:30 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

October 19, 2024

8:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Expo-Proxy Pick Up

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October 18, 2024

11:30 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

October 19, 2024

8:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Packet Pick-Up (Park National Bank Volunteers)

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October 18, 2024

11:30 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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5K and 1 mile check-in

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October 18, 2024

12:00 pm EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:30 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

Help the athletes make their way through the expo to pick up their bibs, and more!

Saturday 5K & 1 Mile Course Marshals

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October 19, 2024

10:15 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Saturday 5K & 1-Mile Events Check-in

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October 19, 2024

8:45 am EDT - 11:15 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Saturday 5K & 1-Mile Events Finish Line

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October 19, 2024

10:15 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Saturday 5K & 1-Mile Events Water Station

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October 19, 2024

10:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Water Stop (Frisbie Apartments, 750 E.Broad St / Mile 1.8)

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October 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

Provide fluids toYou will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise). runners as they pass by each aid station

Location

The Frisbie Apartments, 750 E Broad St Parking- Please Park behind or beside the building

Water Stop (St. Charles School, 2010 E.Broad St / Mile 3.5)

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October 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

2010 E Broad St.

Water Stop (2321 Bexley Park/across from 423 S Drexel Ave, North of Main / Mile 4.9)

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October 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

The location for the water stop in Bexley / S Drexel Ave is the fire hydrant at the corner of S Drexel Ave and Bexley Park Rd. It is on the south east corner of that intersection. The hydrant is across from 423 S Drexel Ave and in the side yard of 2321 Bexley Park

Water Stop Franklin Park (E.Broad at Woodland Ave / Mile 6.5)

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October 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

E.Broad at Woodland Ave / Mile 6.5

Water Stop (S 18th St. & Fulton- Old Towne East. /8.1)

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October 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

18th St. & Fulton- Old Towne East. Parking is available at the Children's Hospital lot at 18th and Mound.

Water Stop (Livingston Ave/ Mile 9.1)

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October 20, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Livingston Ave/ Mile 9.1

Water Stop (German Village / Mile 10.8)

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October 20, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Directly across from 207 Deshler Ave, south side of Schiller Park. Volunteers are to park at 121 Thurman Ave, (Big Red Rooster Marketing)

Water Stop (High/Willow), Mile 11.7

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October 20, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

580 S. High Street Park at Huntington Bank or Side street

Water Stop (Park St. & West Poplar Ave/ Short North Mile 13.3)

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October 20, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Short North

Water Stop (Hunter/4th) Mile 14.5

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October 20, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Hunter/4th In front of Columbus Aquatics Center - 1160 Hunter Ave

Water Stop (Neil Ave, Just past OSU Library/ Mile 15.5)

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October 20, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

We are on Neil Ave, just north of OSU Thompson Library, between N. Oval Mall and Annie and John Glenn Avenue

Water Stop (Woody Hayes Dr &and Fyffe Rd / Mile 17.3)

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October 20, 2024

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

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Woody Hayes Dr & Fyffe rd- OSU Campus By Bus Stop

Water Stop (Guilford Rd @ Northwest Blvd / Mile 19.2)

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October 20, 2024

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

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Guilford Rd and Northwest Blvd

Water Stop (Go Fitness, 1459 King Ave / Mile 20.7)

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October 20, 2024

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

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

GO:Fitness Center, 1459 King Ave

Water Stop (1227 W 1st Ave / Mile 21.9)

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October 20, 2024

8:00 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

1227 W 1st Ave

Water Stop (5th Ave @ Hyatt House- Mile 23.4)

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October 20, 2024

8:00 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

5th Ave East of Bridge - Hyatt House 633 W 5th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Mile 23.4

Water Stop (Park St @ Buttles Ave / Mile 24.8)

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October 20, 2024

8:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Park St and Buttles Ave

Course Marshal A- Downtown

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October 20, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course.

Location

Downtown

Course Marshal B - Near East/Olde Towne East

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October 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

Course marshals can park at the Red Cross parking lot at 995 E Broad St and then head south to the intersection of Hoffman & Madison Avenues for their shirts and a brief orientation.

Course Marshal C - Bexley

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October 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

East bound Broad Street starting at Nelson Rd - turn North on Drexel Ave - continue to Main Street turning West to Nelson Road turning North, back to Broad Street turning West toward downtown.

Course Marshal D - German Village

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October 20, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

German Village

Course Marshal E- Victorian Village/Goodale Park

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October 20, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

Victorian Village/Goodale Park

Course Marshal F - OSU and West Campus

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October 20, 2024

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

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Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

We will be meeting at the Panera at 300 W. Lane Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201. preferably by 7:15 A.M

Course Marshal G - Upper Arlington

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October 20, 2024

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

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Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

Upper Arlington

Course Marshal H - Grandview

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October 20, 2024

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

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Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

Grandview

Course Marshal I - Victorian Village II

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October 20, 2024

7:30 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course.

Location

Victorian Village II

Course Marshal J - Half/Full Split

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October 20, 2024

7:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course.

Location

Half/Full Split

Blanket Distribution

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October 20, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Finish Line Food & Water

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October 20, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Gear Check

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October 20, 2024

5:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

9:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Goodwill Pickup

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October 20, 2024

5:00 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Details

Clothing Pick-Up

Medal Distribution

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October 20, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Bellefontaine Schools- Clean Up Crew

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October 20, 2024

8:30 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Wheelchair Athlete support

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October 20, 2024

5:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Bicycle Escorts

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October 20, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Medical Volunteer Team

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October 20, 2024

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

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CV Medical Volunteers-NCH Employees Only

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October 20, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Repack Team

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October 20, 2024

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

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Details

Assist with cleaning Aid Stations supplies (coolers, hoses, pitchers, etc) coming off the course, repack items for storage and loading on the truck

Elite Athlete Support

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October 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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HAM Operators

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October 20, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Medal and Blanket Distribution-Sherri's Crew

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At least 1 more volunteer needed.

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Medal & Blanket Prep

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October 19, 2024

10:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Gear Check Prep

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October 19, 2024

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

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Medal/Blanket Prep-Sherri's Crew

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At least 1 more volunteer needed.

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General Availability

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At least 1 more volunteer needed.

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Details

Volunteering for General Availability allows us to put you where you're needed most. You'll receive an email once an event coordinator assigns you to a shift.

Sweep Team

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October 20, 2024

5:00 am EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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JU Squad

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October 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Kids Run Volunteers

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October 19, 2024

10:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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