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Awesome 3000

Sat May 3, 2025 Salem, OR 97301 US

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Pre-Race Day tasks

Packet Pick-up - Thursday/Friday High Priority

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

May 1, 2025

May 2, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist race participants (and guardians) with check-in, receiving of bib and t-shirt, and providing race day information and guidance. Includes lots of talking and answering questions and use of hand-held electronic devices (provided).

THIS TASK IS PRIOR TO RACE DAY!

Location: Capitol Toyota

Time and Movement Requirements: Shifts are ~5 hours, includes standing and sitting, minimal walking

Location

783 Auto Group Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301- Capitol Toyota

Course Volunteers

Unified Run/Partners

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist race participants during the Unified Run. Unified Run does not take place until after 11:00 am, prior to that time you will be placed with a general volunteer group.

Location: Near runner warm-ups and starting line

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30pm (Unified Run begins after 11:00 am). Mostly standing/walking

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Course Security High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will be stationed along the entirety of the course to provide supervision, security, and most importantly encouragement and enthusiasm to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere on the course.

Location: Throughout Bush Park along the race course

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:00p, includes mostly standing (can sit – bring personal chair) and walking to and from assigned location along the course

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Candalaria Elementary Unified Volunteers

May 3, 2025

Details

This task is only for those with the Candalaria Unified Group. Please only register for this task if you are with that group.

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Runner Check-In High Priority

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

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist runners by placing matching wristbands on both the runner and designated guardian when they arrive for their race. Must pay attention to detail, enforce rules clearly and respectfully, and provide base information to guardian.

Location: Under the tent at the far side of the stadium

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am - 12:30p. All standing, fast-paced.

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Runner Warm-Ups

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers provide fun and engaging age-appropriate warm-up activities for all age levels.

Location: Center field in stadium

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30pm, includes, walking, running, and warm-up activities (will be moving the entire shift)

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Rabbits/Turtles High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist by either leading or ending an individual race throughout the day. Rabbits will stay at a pace ahead of the front runners in each race and Turtles will stay behind all runners to end the race. Rabbits and Turtles are ensure all runners are accounted for, so attention to detail and ability to adapt pace for each race is imperative.
Each race (approx. 18 individual races) requires multiple Rabbits and Turtles and volunteers are expected to participate in multiple races. You can run as either role in a race, based on preference and need (please note in your registration details if you are not comfortable leading races).

Location: Race course, dictated by age group. Volunteers will be provided a map of the courses and each course is clearly marked.

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30pm. Races start ~8:00am and end ~12:00pm. Volunteers are expected to complete each race they begin.

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Starting Line

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist in guiding groups of runners from the runner warm-up area to the starting line for their scheduled race.

Location: Starting line in stadium

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30pm (first race will begin around 8:15am). All standing, fast-paced.

Finish Line/Medals

You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist at the finish line for all races, providing support and encouragement to the runners as they finish, including handing out medals, directing runners to the water station, assisting runners in exiting the course, and directing runners to the corral.

Location: Finish line, in front of grandstands in stadium

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30pm (first runners will come through around 8:30am). Includes standing and some light walking.

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Shuttle Team

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers help take runners from check-in to their designated warm-up areas and create a fun and welcoming atmosphere as runners arrive.

Location: Center field in stadium

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30pm. Includes standing, walking, and possible short bits of running.

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Swing Gate

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

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers connect runners with the Shuttle Team and ensure all runners are banded and bibbed correctly. Includes talking to guardians, encouraging runners, and problem-solving. Must pay attention to detail and enforce rules clearly and respectfully.

Location: Far side of the stadium

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30p. All standing, may include running out to the field.

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Runner Corral High Priority

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

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will gather runners after races and connect them with their guardians based on matching numbers on wristbands. Must pay attention to detail and enforce rules clearly and respectfully.

Location: Runner Pick-Up area on far side of grandstands.

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30pm (first runners will come through around 8:30am). All standing.

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Water Station

You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will provide water for runners exiting the course.

Location: Beyond finish line in stadium

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30pm (first runners will come through around 8:30am). Mostly standing.

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Post-Race tasks

Post Race pick-up crew High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will arrive after the races have taken place to assist with the general pick-up and breakdown of the event. Volunteers for this are greatly appreciated and vital to the day's success.

Location: Throughout stadium and course

Time and Movement Requirements: 11:15am – 1:30pm. Includes continual walking and lifting (please note in the registration details if you have lifting/movement restrictions).

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Other Tasks

Information Booth

You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist families and runners by providing basic "race day" information, including: location of Runner Check-In, restroom facilities, assisting with providing information on race times and the race day schedule.

Location: Entryway of stadium

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30p Saturday, mostly standing, minimal walking

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Volunteer Check-In

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will check in, provide volunteer with t-shirt, and send them to assigned areas. Check-in will be on hand-held electronic devices (provided).

Location: Entryway of stadium

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30p Saturday, mostly standing

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

First-Aid

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

May 3, 2025

Details

Looking for medical professionals to tend to minor injuries, issues, or medical needs. First Aid kits provided.

Location: First Aid room near finish line under grandstands

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30pm. Mostly sitting.

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Lost Parent

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

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will identify and support runners who are not able to connect with guardians after races. Volunteers will have access to the registration portal to communicate to guardians.

Location: Far side of the grandstands

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30pm. Includes standing and sitting (bring personal chair).

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Recycle Team

You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist with upkeep of the recycling and trash receptacles including garbage pick-up, collection, and disposal. Volunteers may need to direct people to the available trash and recycling receptacles. PPE will be provided.

Location: Throughout stadium and course

Time and Movement Requirements: 7:00am – 12:30pm. Continual walking.

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

Volunteer where needed

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 3, 2025

Details

If you are open to just about any volunteer position or cant make up your mind, register here and we will place you where the needs are.

Location

Willamette McCulloch Stadium at Bush Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE
Salem, OR US 97301

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