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Course Marshal

At least 55 more volunteers needed.

Details

Course marshals ensure that the Gobblers have a safe, fun race day!

Course marshals are stationed at key locations along that course to warn riders of hazards, direct riders along the course, monitor for course and rider safety, ensure fair play, motivate the athletes, and manage non-race pedestrian/bike traffic at points where race course crosses another route.

Arrival Time: 6:30 AM
Marshaling Meeting with Sheriff: 7:00 at the Finish Line
Marshals need to be in their designated areas by 7:15

Safety Yellow Vests will be provided and must be worn on the course.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Location

Mandatory Check-In & Check-Out

T-Shirt Folding Day - 11/21/26 High Priority

Minimum met.

Details

A Day of Folding and Friendship!

Help us prepare race shirts for our Give ’N Gobble participants! Volunteers will assist with unpacking, sorting, folding, and stacking shirts by size and style to get them ready for packet pickup. It’s an easy, social task and a great way to be part of the pre-race excitement.

Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and be ready to work as a team in a fun, fast-paced environment.

Arrival Time: 10:00 AM – Tri Star Bank
719 E College Street, Dickson, TN 37055

Snacks and drinks will be provided
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Location

Saturday, 11/21/2026 - 10:00 AM
719 E College Street, Dickson, TN 37055

Finish Line Medal & Water Bottle Distribution

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

A welcome sight at the Finish Line!

Volunteers are positioned at each side of the finish line – up quite a ways to catch runners as they come through. Distribute finish medals and water bottles to runners coming through the finish line.

Volunteers also insure that runners make their way back to Holland Park for the awards ceremony, that they know that they are entitled to a free Kona Ice, and to also let them know that place medals and race results are posted with QR codes and on the Race Grid provided by timer.

Arrival Time: 6:30 AM - @ TBD
Volunteers need to be in their designated areas by 7:30
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Safety Yellow Vests are required

Location

Mandatory Check-In & Check-Out
Positioned at TBD

Race Day Food & Coffee/Hot Chocolate

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

The most important ingredient to the Give 'N Gobble Race Day!

The Give 'N Gobble has always provided complimentary race day fuel to our Gobblers. Food trucks will be on site, but sometimes a runner needs a little coffee to get going before the race!

Coffee is started as soon as everything is unpacked by the set up crew. Coffee and will need to be refilled and re-brewed on site. As runners finish, bananas, oranges, and granola bars will need to be restocked on the tables as well.

Arrival Time: 6:30 AM - Holland Park

Location

Mandatory Check-In & Check-Out
@ TBD

Water Station

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Our Watering Station volunteers make sure that our runners are properly hydrated for the second leg of the race.

Arrival Time: 6:30 AM - @ TBD
Volunteers need to be in their designated areas by 7:15
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Safety Yellow Vests are required

Location

Mandatory Check-In & Check-Out -
Positioned at Charlotte Street Tunnell

Course Cheerleader - Exclusive for Dance/Cheer/Athletic Teams Medium Priority

At least 12 more volunteers needed.

Details

Cheer on our Gobblers!

The Give 'N Gobble is all about fun and celebrating thankfulness. We have runners of all types, and for some it's a huge accomplishment to finish the challenging 5K course. Sometimes our Gobblers need a little extra help to sprint to the finish line. That's where our cheerleaders come in!

Arrival Time: 6:30 AM
Must be in their designated areas by 7:15

Please wear your cheer uniform and bring your pom-pom's. Weather considerations will be made.

All minors will work in pairs and be accompanied by an adult.

This position is password-protected. Please email givengobble@gg5k.org to receive the password.

Location

Mandatory Check-In & Check-Out

Color Guard

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Arrival Time: 6:30 AM
Must be in their designated areas by 7:15

Opening Ceremonies and Posting of Colors will commence at 7:35.

All minors will work in pairs and be accompanied by an adult.

This position is password-protected. Please email givengobble@gg5k.org to receive the password.

Location

Mandatory Check-In & Check-Out

Start Line Drumline

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Arrival Time: 6:30 AM
Must be in their designated areas by 7:15

Weather considerations will be made for instruments and in case of an emergency, they may be stored under the marquee at Ragan's Arcade.

All minors will work in pairs and be accompanied by an adult.

This position is password-protected. Please email givengobble@gg5k.org to receive the password.

Race Day Set Up Crew

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

Join the Give 'N Gobble Trot Squad for the morning!

Within an hour and a half, Holland Park and all of downtown Dickson is turned into a race course thanks to this crew!

Arrival Time: 4:00 AM - Main Street Parking Lot, North Main Street, Downtown Dickson

Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Location

Start - Main Street Public Parking Lot - 103 W College Street, Dickson, TN 37055
Finish - Holland Park

Race Day Clean Up Crew

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

What goes up must come down!

We want to ensure that the Give 'N Gobble is invited back for another 12 years in Downtown Dickson. Trash collection and breaking down the race happens very quickly so we can all enjoy our Thanksgiving feasts.

Start Time: 9:00 AM - Holland Park

Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Location

Mandatory Check-In & Check-Out
Holland Park

Pace Group Setter High Priority

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

This position is password-protected. Please email givengobble@gg5k.org to receive the password.

Location

Mandatory Check-In & Check-Out

Pet Start Line Safety - Exclusive for Members of the Humane Society of Dickson County

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Join our furry friends in the Dog Corral! If you are a team member or volunteer for the Humane Society of Dickson County and want to assist in managing the pet corral or even walk a dog in the race who needs to be adopted, please reach out to the race director at givengobble@gg5k.org or reach out to Chris Reuhland at the Humane Society for details and a password to register!

Location

Mandatory Check-In & Check-Out

Volunteer Check-In

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

This position is password-protected. Please email givengobble@gg5k.org to receive the password.

Location

Mandatory Check-In & Check-Out

Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup

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

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help our "Last Minute-Gobblers" get on the course quickly!

Race Day packet pickup can be a hectic occasion for runners. Volunteers for packet pickup will serve in a customer service role to our runners on race day to ensure that runners that have not picked up their packets with bibs/shirts are able to get through the line quickly. New registrations will be performed through QR code for the runners, but runners that choose to pay with cash will need to be manually entered for our Race Timer, along with their correct bib number.

Arrival Time: 5:30 AM - Waychoff Park

Training with RunSignup.com and Square is required (will be provided).
To register, please reach out to the Race Director at givengobble@gg5k.org for the password.

Location

Mandatory Check-In & Check-Out
Waychoff Park, 141 N Main Street, Dickson, TN 37055

Media Team - Reach out to Race Director if Interested!

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Join our media team! If you are a talented photographer or videographer, please reach out to our race director at givengobble@gg5k.org!

Packet Pick-Up

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

November 23, 2026

November 24, 2026

Details

A crucial part of the race week!

Volunteers for packet pickup will serve in a customer service role to our runners in the two days leading up to the race. Experience with computers and Square are preferred. Volunteers need to commit to a whole shift for Packet Pickup - especially during lunch rush and after work hours. Volunteers can sign up for multiple shifts if desired.

Arrival Time: 8:00 AM Monday 11/23/26 & 9:00 AM Tuesday 11/24/26

Upon arrival, we will place folded shirts in the shoe slots, and will re-supply as needed, by size. Packets with race bibs, sponsor information, safety pins, and pre-sold T-Shirts will be distributed to runners. Additional T-Shirts can be purchased via cash, check, or credit card for $20. On-site registration is also available.

Packet Pick Up will open to the public at 10:00 and go to 6:00. Lunch will be provided to volunteers.

This position is password-protected. Please email givengobble@gg5k.org to receive the password.

Location

Tri Star Bank- 719 E College Street, Dickson, TN 37055

Timing Assistants

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Arrival Time: 6:30 AM
Must be in their designated area by 7:15

This position is password-protected. Please email givengobble@gg5k.org to receive the password.

Location

Mandatory Check-In & Check-Out

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