MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON

• Friday, April 26, 2024
• Saturday, April 27, 2024
• Water Stop - Saturday April 27, 2024
• Kids Marathon - Saturday, April 27, 2024
• Sunday, April 28, 2024
• Water Stops- Sunday, April 28, 2024
• Gel Stops - Sunday, April 28, 2024

Registration & Packet Pickup - Friday

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April 26, 2024

12:45 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 18 more needed)

3:45 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 18 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Fun way to meet other runners.
Great job for those running on Sunday but still want to help.
Hand out bibs and swag.

Location

Glass City Center - Hall A
401 Jefferson Ave
Toledo, OH

Greeters - Friday

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April 26, 2024

12:45 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

4:00 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

6:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Roadrunners Club Members - Staff the Informational booth, interact with the runners, answer questions.

Location

Glass City Center - Hall A
401 Jefferson Ave
Toledo, OH

Setup - Finish Line - Friday

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April 26, 2024

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help setup the finish line area.

Location

The University of Toledo
1745 Stadium Dr.
Toledo, OH 43606

Green Team Friday

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April 26, 2024

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

Volunteer

Details

Make a positive impact on the Ottawa River! Green Team volunteers will set up recycling and waste stations, guided by Green Team coordinators.

Location

Lot 10 by the Glass Bowl at University of Toledo

Registration & Packet Pickup - Saturday

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April 27, 2024

6:45 am EDT - 8:30 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

9:45 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 20 more needed)

1:15 pm EDT - 5:15 pm EDT (At least 20 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Fun way to meet other runners.
Great job for those running on Sunday but still want to help.
Hand out bibs and swag.

Location

Glass City Center - Hall A
401 Jefferson Ave
Toledo, OH

Greeters - Saturday

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April 27, 2024

10:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

2:00 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Staff the Informational booth, interact with the runners, answer questions.

Location

Glass City Center - Hall A
401 Jefferson Ave
Toledo, OH

Course Marshal - 5K - Saturday

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 27, 2024

8:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Critical race day job of keeping runners on course and protected from traffic. Training and assistance will be provided for all volunteers in this much needed category. This is for Saturday's 5K races only.

Location

Along the 5K route
University of Toledo campus

Post Race Food - 5K

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April 27, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 20 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Handing out food to runners in the food tent directly after the race.

Location

Lot 10 on the Campus of the University of Toledo

Green Team - Saturday

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April 27, 2024

8:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Make a positive impact on the Ottawa River! Green Team volunteers set up and manage recycling stations, guided by Green Team coordinators.

Location

Lot 10 and the Glass Bowl on the UT campus

Post Race Clean-up - Saturday

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At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Volunteer

Details

Clean up of equipment at the finish area post race from noon-3pm

Location

Lot 10 on the Campus of the University of Toledo

5k Saturday Start Line Crew

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April 27, 2024

8:00 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Work the Start line, assisting the runners into the proper Start Corrals, then manage the Wave Start Process.

Location

Start line on Bancroft

Finish Line Medals 5k Saturday

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April 27, 2024

8:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Pass out medals and water to finishers of the Savage 5k on Saturday

Location

The Glass Bowl
University of Toledo

Mugs - Saturday

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April 27, 2024

8:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Pass out the coveted glass mugs to finishers as they exit the Glass Bowl.

Location

Lot 10
University of Toledo

On Course Clean Up

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April 28, 2024

7:30 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Critical task - clean up course behind runners. This task involves walking and bending down.
Volunteers work in teams to clean up course shortly behind the race.

Location

varies

Post Race Beer Pouring - Saturday

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 27, 2024

8:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Fill those empty cups up with beer!

Location

Lot 10
University of Toledo

Saturday 5k Water Stop

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April 27, 2024

8:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

S Towerview and West Rocket Drive

Kids Marathon Packet Pick Up - Friday

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April 26, 2024

12:45 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

3:45 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Hand out the kids bibs and shirts and encourage our youngest runners along!

Location

Glass City Center - Hall A
401 Jefferson Ave
Toledo, OH

Kids Marathon Packet Pick Up - Saturday

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April 27, 2024

9:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assign bibs to those awesome kiddos and give them their swag! Don't forget to remind them to grab safety pins!

Location

University of Toledo
Lot 10

Kids Marathon Crowd Control

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April 27, 2024

10:30 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist race staff on keeping our wonderful helicopter parents clear of the course so the kids can enjoy their run.

Location

Lot 10/Glass Bowl

Kids Marathon Course Marshals

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April 27, 2024

10:30 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 7 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Keep our youngest athletes heading in the right direction and cheer in an out of control manner

Location

Varies
University of Toledo Campus

Kids Marathon Finish Line

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April 27, 2024

10:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Cheer those kids to the finish and hand them their medals! Help guide them down the path to their parents

Location

Glass Bowl
University of Toledo

Race Day Packet Pick Up

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April 28, 2024

4:45 am EDT - 6:00 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Fun way to meet other runners.
Great job for those running on Sunday but still want to help.
Hand out bibs and swag.

Location

TBD

Info Team - Sunday Morning

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April 28, 2024

5:00 am EDT - 6:20 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help answer questions of runners on Sunday morning. Most common question: Where is the bathroom?

Location

Varies along start area

Start Line Crew - Sunday High Priority

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April 28, 2024

4:30 am EDT - 7:30 am EDT (At least 20 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Work the Start line, assisting the runners into the proper Start Corrals, then manage the Wave Start Process.

Location

Start Line, Bancroft Street

Course Marshal - half/full/relay High Priority

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 28, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 52 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Critical race day job of keeping runners on course and protected from traffic. Training and assistance will be provided for all volunteers in this much needed category. This is for sunday's races only.

Location

Along the half, full and relay route
Your Captain will supply detailed location at your Volunteer Meeting, 1-2 weeks before the race.

Relay Exchange Point Staff

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April 28, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

10:30 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will work one of four relay exchange points by keeping the exchange chute clear of spectators. Also, you will ensure teams follow race rules and assist teams in finding each other.

Location

Four designated locations along the marathon route.

Sag Wagon Driver - half/full/relay

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You must be 21-100 years old to volunteer for this task.

April 28, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Drive a van around the course picking runners unable to finish.
Warm job - must be 21

Location

The University of Toledo
1745 Stadium Dr.
Toledo, OH 43606

Post Race Food - half/full/relay - Sunday

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April 28, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 15 more needed)

11:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 15 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Handing out food to runners in the food tent directly after the race.

Location

Lot 10 on the Campus of the University of Toledo

On Course Clean-up

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At least 8 more volunteers needed.

Volunteer

Details

Critical task - clean up course behind runners. This task involves walking and bending down.
Volunteers work in teams to clean up course shortly behind the race.

Green Team - Sunday

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April 28, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

8:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

10:30 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Make a positive impact on the Ottawa River! Green Team volunteers set up and manage recycling stations, guided by Green Team coordinators.

Location

Lot 10 and the Glass Bowl on the UT campus

Comfort Runner - Sunday

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April 28, 2024

11:30 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will be running / walking to accompany the last few runners for the Marathon.

Location

Along the marathon course

Finish Line Medals - Sunday

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April 28, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 15 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Pass out medals and water to finishers of the half marathon, full marathon and relay on Sunday.

Location

The Glass Bowl
University of Toledo

Heat Sheets - Sunday

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April 28, 2024

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

Volunteer

Details

Help distribute heat sheets to finishers of the half marathon, marathon and relay on Sunday.

Location

The Glass Bowl
University of Toledo

Gear Check

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April 28, 2024

5:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

10:30 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Check bibs and gear bag numbers and make sure runners are putting their bags in the correct drop box before the race. As runners finish and come pick up their gear please make sure they are getting the same bag number as their bib number.

Location

Lot 10

Mugs - Sunday

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April 28, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

11:00 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Pass out the coveted glass mugs to finishers as they exit the Glass Bowl.

Location

Lot 10
University of Toledo

Post Race Beer Pouring - Sunday

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 28, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 15 more needed)

11:00 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 15 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Fill those empty cups up with beer!

Location

Lot 10
University of Toledo

Race Day Tear Down High Priority

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April 28, 2024

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

Volunteer

Details

Help tear down the event.

Location

University of Toledo

Water Stop Mile 2.75

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April 28, 2024

6:15 am EDT - 8:45 am EDT (At least 15 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile
Douglas and Oakwood/East Rocket

Water Stop Mile 4.1

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April 28, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 4.2
Brookside and Chestnut

Water Stop Mile 5.6

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April 28, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 5.6
Ottawa Hills Elementary on Indian Road

Water Stop Mile 7

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April 28, 2024

6:45 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 7.
St. Ursula

Water Stop 7.8

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April 28, 2024

6:45 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 7.8
Brookside and Falmouth

Water Stop Mile 9

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April 28, 2024

6:45 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 9
Edgehill at Underhill Rd.

Water Stop 10.8 - Full

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April 28, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 9:45 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 10.8
Wildwood parking lot #1

Water Stop Mile 12/21.2 - Full

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April 28, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 12 and 21.2
west of visitor center at Wildwood
(double pass by with stop #15)

Water Stop Mile 13.4

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April 28, 2024

7:15 am EDT - 9:45 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 13.4
McCord Rd and UT trail

Water Stop Mile 15

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April 28, 2024

7:15 am EDT - 10:15 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 15
Cougar Lane Parking Lot at Southview H.S.

Water Stop Mile 17.5

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April 28, 2024

8:00 am EDT - 11:15 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile
In front of Sylvania YMCA/JCC Childcare

Water Stop Mile 19.3

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April 28, 2024

7:15 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 19.3
Walker Funeral Home on Sylvania at Corey Rd

Water Stop Mile 22

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April 28, 2024

8:15 am EDT - 12:45 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 22
Adventus Climbing Center

Water Stop Mile 23.8

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April 28, 2024

8:15 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 20 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 23.8
Richards and UT Trail

Water Stop Mile 24.8

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April 28, 2024

8:15 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 24.8
UT Visitor Center Parking Lot by UT Trail

Water Stop Mile 10.5 - Half Only

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April 28, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 9:45 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx Mile 10.5 Half Marathon only
St. Michael's of the Hills

Water Stop Mile 12 - Half Only

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April 28, 2024

7:15 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

Location

Approx. Mile 12 Half Marathon Only
Bancroft bridge

Gel Stop #1 High Priority

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April 28, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Pass out energy gels and cheer marathon runners on.

Location

Mile 16
3632 Hampstead

Gel Stop #2 High Priority

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April 28, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Pass out energy gels to runners and cheer them on!

Location

First Apostolic Church
Sylvania Avenue