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Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon & 5K

Fri September 5 - Sat September 6, 2025

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Friday // Bib Pickup / 5K

Expo Set Up (Friday) High Priority

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

September 5, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Expo setup involves helping unload a truck with gear and supplies used for the expo. You will be helping to get tables, tents, flags, and booths ready for the event as well as organizing bibs, race shirts, and merchandise. You will be doing manual labor and maybe asked to lift items weighing up to 50lbs.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Bib Pick-Up (Friday) High Priority

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

September 5, 2025

Details

"You will be using tablets to check-in runners You will ID the runners, find their bib, and explain what's next in the check-in process. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race."

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Race Shirt Pick Up (Friday) High Priority

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

September 5, 2025

Details

You will help runners get their race shirt. You will take their ticket from their bib and exchange it for the appropriate shirt size. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

S'mores Station (Friday) Medium Priority

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

September 5, 2025

Details

The expo has a s'mores station where participants may come roast a marshmallow, and build their own s'more. You will be handing out graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows, and roasting sticks to those coming to your booth. You are also in charge of keeping your station safe, clean, and tidy. You must be at least 16 years old and comfortable around a fire pit. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Reusable Cups (Friday) Low Priority

September 5, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will hand out a reusable cup to runners that have signed up to receive one. They will have a ticket on their bib that they will exchange for the reusable cup. We will have an aid station setup at the expo for runners to practice using their reusable cup.

*This volunteer position earn a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Zero Waste (Friday) Medium Priority

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

September 5, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will be assisting at the recycling booth. Separating trash, recycling and compost items. We will provide gloves and bags.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Merchandise Booth (Friday) Medium Priority

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

September 5, 2025

Details

You will help keep all merchandise organized by folding items and putting them on tables by size and style. You will assist customers and send them to check-out area.

*This position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

5K Finish Line Medals & Food (Friday) High Priority

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

September 5, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will help at the finish line. Jobs may include setting up tables for the post race food boxes or unboxing or handing out finisher medals. Plus lots of cheering! You will be lifting heavy boxes and will be on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

5K Awards (Friday) Medium Priority

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

September 5, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will help unwrap, organize, and help hand out the age-group award medals for the 5K awards ceremony. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Saturday // Race Day

Start Line Bib Pick-Up (Sat) Low Priority

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

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will help checkin the runners with a tablet. You will ID runners, find bibs, handout reusable cup and race shirts. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift. This is a short but early morning shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

Location

Heritage High School
3741 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN

https://maps.app.goo.gl/os5AgLxc7yAordro7

Start Line Food (Sat) Medium Priority

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

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will be helping set up tables and organize bananas, water, coffee, and hot chocolate for the runners.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Heritage High School
3741 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN

https://maps.app.goo.gl/os5AgLxc7yAordro7

Gear Check Start (Sat) Medium Priority

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

September 6, 2025

Details

You will be helping set up tables and organize bananas, water, coffee, and hot chocolate for the runners.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Heritage High School
3741 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN

https://maps.app.goo.gl/os5AgLxc7yAordro7

Merchandise Booth (Sat) Medium Priority

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

September 6, 2025

Details

You will help keep all merchandise organized by folding items and putting them on tables by size and style. You will assist customers and send them to check-out area.

*This position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Finish Line Medals & Food (Sat) High Priority

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

September 6, 2025

Details

You will help at the finish line. Jobs may include setting up tables for the post race food boxes or unboxing or handing out finisher medals. Plus lots of cheering! You will be lifting heavy boxes and will be on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Half Marathon Awards Ceremony (Sat) Medium Priority

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

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will help organize the award medals prior to the award ceremony. Once the award ceremony begins, you will need to help hand them to the staff member and keep any unclaimed medals properly organized. You will be outside and on your feet the entire time.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Finish Line Clean Up (Sat) Medium Priority

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

September 6, 2025

Details

You will be helping us tear down the ped rails, banners, finish line, picking up trash. You will be lifting heavy items and on your feet the entire time.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Gear Check Finish (Sat) Medium Priority

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

September 6, 2025

Details

You will be organizing the gear bags by bib numbers. There are signs with bib numbers in groups of 150. Keep this area as neat as possible. Runners will tell you their bib numbers and you will locate their gear check bag. Items that were dropped at the first aid station will be placed into a pile that runners can go through to retrieve any loose clothing. Gear check bags will be brought to the finish line about 30-45 minutes after the start of the race. Any clothing left over will be donated to a local charity.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Shirt Exchange (Sat) Low Priority

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

September 6, 2025

Details

You will be assisting those who didn't get a shirt or wish to trade their race shirt for a different size.

*This shift earns a $50 coupon toward a future event

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Zero Waste (Sat) Medium Priority

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

September 6, 2025

Details

You will be assisting our Zero Waste Manager by separating the trash, recycling, and compost items. You will be provided gloves and will be instructed on how to change out receptacles and how trash is to be sorted.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Black Bear Double Award Medal Booth (Sat) Medium Priority

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

September 6, 2025

Details

You will be unwrapping and organizing the Black Bear Double Medals, and handing them out to Black Bear Double runners who just completed the half marathon. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

Swag Booth (Sat) Medium Priority

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

September 6, 2025

Details

After the race, there will be a separate tent dedicated for Black Bear Double runner swag. All of the swag items will be laid out at the booth. You will look up the Black Bear Double runner, hand them their chosen swag item, and check it off on a list. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Talley Ho Inn
8313 TN-73,
Townsend, TN 37882

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEz8qDkrTnjR5Rjy8

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