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MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON

Sat April 27 - Sun April 28, 2024 Toledo, OH 43606 US Directions

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Packet Pick Up Set Up

April 25, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help our team set up the packet pick up area.

Location

Savage Arena

Friday, April 26, 2024

Registration & Packet Pickup - Friday

April 26, 2024

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

Savage Arena
University of Toledo

Greeters - Friday

April 26, 2024

Details

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

Location

Savage Arena
University of Toledo

Hospitality Room Attendant - Friday

April 26, 2024

Details

You have the all important task of assisting race staff in keeping the hospitality room stocked, clean and helping bring food options to our vendors who need some nourishment.

Location

Savage Arena
University of Toledo

Setup - Finish Line - Friday

April 26, 2024

Details

Help setup the finish line area.

Location

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

Green Team Friday

April 26, 2024

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

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Registration & Packet Pickup - Saturday

April 27, 2024

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

Savage Arena
University of Toledo

Greeters - Saturday

April 27, 2024

Details

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

Location

Savage Arena
University of Toledo

Hospitality Room Attendant - Saturday

April 27, 2024

Details

You have the all important task of assisting race staff in keeping the hospitality room stocked, clean and helping bring food options to our vendors who need some nourishment.

Location

Savage Arena
University of Toledo

Course Marshal - 5K - Saturday

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

April 27, 2024

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 - Avenues for Autism

April 27, 2024

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

April 27, 2024

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

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

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

April 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

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

April 27, 2024

Details

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

Location

The Glass Bowl
University of Toledo

Mugs - Saturday - Cancer Connection and Courageous Community Services

April 27, 2024

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

April 27, 2024

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 - Junior Achievement of NWO

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

April 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Fill those empty cups up with beer!

Location

Lot 10
University of Toledo

Water Stop - Saturday April 27, 2024

Saturday 5k Water Stop

April 27, 2024

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 - Saturday, April 27, 2024

Kids Marathon Packet Pick Up - Friday

April 26, 2024

Details

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

Location

Savage Arena
University of Toledo

Kids Marathon Packet Pick Up - Saturday

April 27, 2024

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 - Camp Kesem

April 27, 2024

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

April 27, 2024

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 - Camp Kesem

April 27, 2024

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

Kids Marathon Refreshments - Connecting Kids to Meals

April 27, 2024

Details

Pass out those yummy snacks for those hungry kids once they finish their big race.

Location

Lot 10
University of Toledo

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Race Day Packet Pick Up

April 28, 2024

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

April 28, 2024

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

April 28, 2024

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

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

April 28, 2024

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.

Half Marathon Lead Bikers

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

April 28, 2024

Details

Not a runner but a biker? This is the task for you. We need lead bikers to ride the half marathon course in front of the leaders. You must be able to sustain a 15 mph pace on the bike.

Lead bikers are expected to attend at least one practice ride prior to the event:
Sunday April 7 at 12:00 pm
Sunday April 14 at 12:00 pm
Sunday April 21 at 12:00 pm

All pre-rides meet at the Glass Bowl.

Location

University of Toledo

Marathon Lead Bikers

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

April 28, 2024

Details

Not a runner but a biker? This is the task for you. We need lead bikers to ride the half marathon course in front of the leaders. You must be able to sustain a 15 mph pace on the bike.

Lead bikers are expected to attend at least one practice ride prior to the event:
Sunday April 7 at 12:00 pm
Sunday April 14 at 12:00 pm
Sunday April 21 at 12:00 pm

All pre-rides meet at the Glass Bowl.

Location

University of Toledo

First Relay Exchange Point - Jake and Cooper's Bark Park

April 28, 2024

Details

Assist our team in managing the first relay exchange zone.

Location

University Hills Blvd

Relay Exchange Point Staff

April 28, 2024

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

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

April 28, 2024

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 - Avenues for Autism

April 28, 2024

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 - Sunday

April 28, 2024

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

April 28, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

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

Location

Along the marathon course

Finish Line Medals - Sunday

April 28, 2024

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

April 28, 2024

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

April 28, 2024

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 - Cancer Connection and Courageous Community Services

April 28, 2024

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 - Jake and Cooper's Bark Park

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

April 28, 2024

Details

Fill those empty cups up with beer!

Location

Lot 10
University of Toledo

Race Day Tear Down High Priority

April 28, 2024

Details

Help tear down the event.

Location

University of Toledo

Water Stops- Sunday, April 28, 2024

Water Stop Mile 2.75 Team Toledo

April 28, 2024

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 Owens Corning

April 28, 2024

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 PNC Bank

April 28, 2024

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 St. Ursula

April 28, 2024

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 Girls On the Run

April 28, 2024

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 Racing For Recovery

April 28, 2024

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 Sylvania STEM

April 28, 2024

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 - Mercy

April 28, 2024

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 Family House

April 28, 2024

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 Dave's Running

April 28, 2024

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 Manahan

April 28, 2024

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 Bittersweet Farms

April 28, 2024

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 Adventus Climbing Center

April 28, 2024

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 Red Cross

April 28, 2024

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

April 28, 2024

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

April 28, 2024

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

April 28, 2024

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 Stops - Sunday, April 28, 2024

Gel Stop #1 ( Home Owner) High Priority

April 28, 2024

Details

Pass out energy gels and cheer marathon runners on.

Location

Mile 16
3632 Hampstead

Gel Stop #2 High Priority

April 28, 2024

Details

Pass out energy gels to runners and cheer them on!

Location

First Apostolic Church
Sylvania Avenue

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