MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON

This is the week before the race. Hours are very flexible and all ages are welcome.

Canvassing houses along the race route with door hangers explaining the race times and possible traffic congestion.

Great job for those running on Sunday but still want to help.

Along the race route

Spray Paint turn arrows and mile markers along the route 1 week prior to race day.

Great job for those running on Sunday but still want to help.

Varies
Your Captain will contact you to set up specific date / time.

Help set up the packet pick up area.

TBD

To help maintain safe COVID safety plan protocols including social distancing and mask wearing.
Volunteers are encouraged to be COVID 19 vaccinated

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

TBD

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

TBD

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

TBD

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

TBD

Help setup the finish line area.

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

Help setup the Stadium Drive and other area on UT Campus.

Lot 10 on the Campus of the University of Toledo

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

TBD

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

TBD

To help maintain safe COVID safety plan protocols including social distancing and mask wearing.
Volunteers are encouraged to be COVID 19 vaccinated

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

TBD

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.

Along the 5K route

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

TBD

Clean-up the starting line immediately following the start of the 5k. Items must be sorted for recycling, composting, donation and trash. Great job for those running on Sunday but still want to help.

Stadium drive, near Lot 10 on the Campus of the University of Toledo.

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

Lot 10 on the Campus of the University of Toledo

Help reduce our impact on the area during the race by recycling as much waste as possible. Meetings and specific training provided by the marathon green team.

Glass bowl and Lot 10,

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

Lot 10 on the Campus of the University of Toledo

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

Start line on Stadium Drive

Help set up the packet pick up area

TBD

Check to make sure people are signed up for or sign up for the pasta dinner. Volunteers for this will receive a meal.

University of Toledo Student Union

To help maintain safe COVID safety plan protocols including social distancing and mask wearing.
Volunteers are encouraged to be COVID 19 vaccinated

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

TBD

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.

varies

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

Start Line, Secor Road and Stadium Drive

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.

Four designated locations along the marathon route.

Welcome runners on race morning and help direct them to parking, start lines and answer other questions

UT campus

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.

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

Hours are very flexible as well as location.
Any type of music welcome.

Various locations along the race route.

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

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

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

Lot 10 on the Campus of the University of Toledo

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.

Help reduce our impact on the area during the race by recycling as much waste as possible. Meetings and specific training provided by the marathon green team.

Glass bowl and Lot 10,

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

Will meet at mile 21 of the Marathon (wildwood)

To help maintain safe COVID safety plan protocols including social distancing and mask wearing.

Start/Finish Lines and Lot 10

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

Stadium Drive

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.

Lot 10

Provide support and bag transport for the Elite Tent

Lot 10

Help set up the start lines and help throughout the day.

University of Toledo

Help set up and tear down the start lines. Great for those who want to volunteer early in the day!

Secor Road/Stadium Drive

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Start Line for Half Marathon
Towerview and Secor Rd.

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Start Line Marathon and Relay
Stadium Drive

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 2.75
Bancroft in front of St. Francis

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 4.2
Brookside and Chestnut

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 5.9
Ottawa Hills Elementary on Indian Road

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 7.5
St. Ursula

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 8.2
Brookside and Falmouth

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 9.1
Edgehill at Underhill Rd.

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 10.8
Wildwood parking lot #1

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

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

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 13.7
McCord Rd and UT trail

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 15.2
Cougar Lane Parking Lot at Southview H.S.

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 17.4
Side of Sylvania Ave at veterinary clinic

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

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

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 23.3
Daycare at Bancroft and UT Trail

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 23.8
Richards and UT Trail

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 25
UT Visitor Center Parking Lot by UT Trail

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 10.7 Half Marathon only
St. Michael's of the Hills

See how fast you can empty your table of water bottles! Self serve to participants.

Approx. Mile 12 Half Marathon Only
Bancroft bridge

Mile 16
3632 Hampstead