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RunAJM Jackson Andrew Jackson Marathon

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Check-In & Packet Pickup

Race Day Packet Pickup

April 6, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

• Check in runners via a smartphone app based on an electronic list provided
• Hand out assigned bibs w/safety pins, t-shirts, and route flyers (if necessary)
• Packet pick-up only, no registration

Volunteer Check-Ins

April 6, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

• Check in volunteers via a smartphone app to make sure stations are covered
• Hand out AJM VOLUNTEER shirts as volunteers get checked in
• Review volunteer locations on route map (if necessary) to make sure volunteers are aware of their post

Location

Farmer's Market
91 New Market Street

Start/Finish Line Area

Starting Line Crowd Control

April 6, 2024

Details

• Same start line for both marathon and half marathon
• Hold up pace signage to stage runners (volunteers experienced in marathons would be helpful)
• Assist with disassembling start line, moving and reassembling as finish line
• Remove any discarded clothing from the area

Location

Farmer's Market
91 New Market Street

Finish Line Half Marathon Medals

April 6, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

• Station at end of finish line chute and watch for Half Marathon finishers
• Be aware of Marathon runners and be careful not to interfere as they will continue alongside, not through, for a second loop
• Thank each runner for participating and direct them to replenishment
• Be aware of any signs of runner exhaustion and alert race staff if necessary
• Distribute awards as directed by race director

Finish Line Marathon Medals

April 6, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

• Station at end of finish line chute and watch for Marathon finishers
• Be aware of Half Marathon finishers
• Thank each runner for participating and direct them to replenishment
• Be aware of any signs of runner exhaustion and alert race staff if necessary
• Distribute awards as directed by race director

Runner Replenishment Area

April 6, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

• Keep area sanitized where possible
• Make sure food and drink is available to all runners, race bibs required
• Keep area clean and free of trash
• Assist with taking pictures of finishers in the photo area

Route Area

Water Stations

April 6, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Time listed is not total time volunteering. Check-in times will vary depending on your assigned location on the route.

• Watch for runners (Runner support is encouraged)
• Make sure water is accessible to runners
• Make sure water and cup supplies are plentiful. Contact course directors as supply gets low
• Make sure trash is picked up and the area stays free of debris that could cause a trip hazard (Trash boxes will be provided)
• Course directors will provide detailed instructions and notification of final runner(s)
• Station must be manned until confirmation of final runner(s) has been given by course directors

Road Guards

April 6, 2024

Details

Time listed is not total time volunteering. Check-in times will vary depending on your assigned location on the route.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier, therefore runners must have as clear a route as possible to maintain goal pace. Do not pause or stop runners unless it's absolutely necessary.

• Watch for runners (Runner support is encouraged)
• Carefully stop any cars at the intersection to allow runners access to the route
• Direct runners in correct direction, street, or turn on the route to ensure they stay on course
• Make sure to wear safety vest provided, use orange flag to assist with traffic control and be visible to all runners and traffic
• Do not leave the area, relief volunteers will bring water and cover for bathroom breaks
• Course directors will provide detailed instructions and notification of final runner(s)
• Traffic control officers will be at heavily traveled intersections as an added safety measure in addition to road guards, not as replacements

Relief Volunteers

April 6, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

• Ride the course to take water and snacks to Road Guards and Water Station volunteers along the route and cover for bathroom breaks, as requested

Floaters & Cleanup

Volunteer Floaters

April 6, 2024

Details

• Fill in for no-show volunteers
• Assist where extra volunteers are needed

Clean-Up Crew

April 6, 2024

Details

• Assist with loading chairs, tables, boxes, picking up signs along race route etc.
• Make sure Farmer’s Market area is clean and free of race trash and signage
• Takedown of finish line and finish chute signage
• Disperse of unwanted food or drinks
• Any clean-up required to shut down the race

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