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Grills Trail Run

Sat October 25, 2025 Westerly, RI 02891 US Directions

Wherever needed

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Task(s) to be assigned by Race Director.

Course Marshal

October 25, 2025

Details

At key intersections on course, direct runners using course marshal flags. Course marshals will wear WTAC-provided vests and use yellow flags.

Location

To be assigned by Race Director. Individual assignments given out at volunteer orientation at finish line (198 Bowling Lane) 9:30am. Please allow time to arrive and park before then.

Course Marking

October 24, 2025

October 25, 2025

Details

Setup flags, directional arrow signs, and water stop supplies. Course marking maps and supplies to be provided. NOTE: Friday afternoon hours are flexible anytime during time slot; the entire time slot is not needed or expected. Expect a 1.5 -2.5 hour commitment, depending upon number of volunteers.

Location

To be assigned by Race Director. Individual assignments given out in advance.

Course Breakdown

October 25, 2025

Details

Pick up flags, directional arrow signs, and water stop supplies. Return supplies to finish line or dirt road where trail intersects. The more volunteers we get, the quicker the process goes.

Packet Pickup

October 25, 2025

Details

Check in runners using computer software. Provide race packets (bib, shirt, etc) to race participants.

Location

Registration table. 198 Bowling Lane

Water Stop

October 25, 2025

Details

Setup up water stop, including tables, trash can, and filling cups halfway with water.
Hand cups to approaching runners. Clean up roadway of cups before leaving.

Location

On blue trail, one mile walk from start/finish. Exact location and map to be provided.

Parking marshal: Main Lot

October 25, 2025

Details

Using provided vests and flags, direct drivers into parking spots. When lot is full, instruct incoming cars to park at overflow lot at 460 Bradford Road and call overflow lot marshal to post a sign indicating same at front side of church.

Location

Parking lot at 198 Bowling Lane

Parking marshal: Overflow Lot

October 25, 2025

Details

Using provided vests and flags, direct drivers. One volunteer in parking lot directing runners onto walking trail to church; one volunteer outside church explaining bathrooms inside front door and pointing runners down Bowling Lane to race start.

Location

Parking lot behind Joy Fellowship Church, accessed via 460 Bradford Road

Start / Finish line setup

October 25, 2025

Details

Setup cones, streamers, start/finish flags, timing equipment at finish line.

Location

Finish line. 198 Bowling Lane

Start / Finish Timing

October 25, 2025

Details

Start race and clock, timers (2), collect bib tear offs (1), redundant bib number recording (paper/pen), chute management (1-2).

Location

Finish line. 198 Bowling Lane

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