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Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101

Sat/Sun/Mon, February 17-19, 2024 (President's Day weekend)

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Help with Packet Pickup

Friday Packet Pickup

February 16, 2024

Details

Responsibilities:
- Last-minute packet stuffing. (Packet = Swag Bag, Bibs, shirts, etc)
- Hand out packets to runners;
- Assist runners with pre-race registration on their phones or our tablet;
- Organize packets to expedite pickup of the next day's packets.
- Tasks such as bib assignments that can be done in packet pickup downtime

May involve some standing, some medium-weight lifting, and some sitting

Location

Good weather: Race location
Bad weather: La Quinta Lake Worth @ 820 (5800 Quebec St, Fort Worth, TX 76135)

Onsite Packet Pickup / Same Day Registration Medium Priority

February 17, 2024

February 18, 2024

February 19, 2024

Details

Responsibilities:
-Hand out Packets to runners;
- Assist runners with pre-race registration on their phones or our tablet;
- Organize packets to expedite pickup of the next day's packets.
- Tasks such as putting together medals or setting up the Awards table that can be done in packet pickup downtime

May involve some standing, some medium-weight lifting, and some sitting

Location

Race start/Finish location Marine Creek Lake @ I-820 access road

Help at Main Aid Station

Lead Volunteer: Main Aid (Aid Station 1) High Priority

You must be 25-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

Minimum met.

Details

Most important volunteer for the entire weekend - basically, an Assistant Race Director. Must commit for all 3 days. (Hotel room or equivalent provided.) Needs to know when to handle an issue yourself vs calling K or J. Requires mature, responsible adult with both racing and race volunteer experience.

Responsibilities:
- In charge of Main Aid Station when K & J are both on course.
- Keep aid station stocked
- Coordinate volunteers
- Hand out medals and awards, & take pictures
- Afternoon packet pickup., etc.
- Provide breaks to Lead in Solutions Tent

A lot of standing, walking, bending. Chairs available.

Location

Start/Finish. Marine Creek Lake @ I-820 access rd

Aid Station 1 / Main A/S

February 17, 2024

February 18, 2024

February 19, 2024

Details

- Keeps Main Aid station stocked with pre-packaged food and drink items
- Cheers on runners
- Answers questions
- Afternoon shifts may hand out packets for the next day.

A lot of standing, walking, bending. Chairs available.

Location

Start/Finish. Marine Creek Lake @ I-820 access rd

Help at Far Aid Station

Lead Volunteer: Far Aid (Aid Station 2)

You must be 18-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

February 17, 2024

February 18, 2024

February 19, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

2nd most important volunteer for the entire weekend - basically, an Assistant Race Director. Must commit for entire day(s). Hotel room provided if volunteering for more than 1 day. In charge of Far Aid Station. Needs to know when to handle an issue yourself vs calling K or J. Requires responsible person with both racing and race volunteer experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Logistics with Aid Station setup each night
- Keep aid station stocked
- Coordinate Far Aid volunteers
- Answer questions about the race from the general public
- Direct runners
- Keep track of runners at the Out-n-back and 10K turnaround.

Lots of walking. Some sitting, some standing. some lifting.

Location

- Aid station is located near the mid-point of the course. There is no parking at the HOA trailhead
- Park at Main Aid station (Marine Creek Lake @ 820) Then run/walk/bike to the Far Aid Station (2.85 miles)
- OR park at TRWD lot at the end of Ten Mile Bridge Rd. Then run/walk/bike to the aid station (1.15 miles).
- OR have someone drop you off at the HOA trailhead, and walk in (0.7 miles)

Far Aid (Aid Station 2)

February 17, 2024

February 18, 2024

February 19, 2024

Details

- Keeps the Far Aid Station stocked with pre-packaged food and drink items
- Cheers on runners
- Answers questions
- May include manual logging of runners to/from turn-around
- Must be self-sufficient.

Lots of walking. Some sitting, some standing. Opening and closing shifts may help move
tables/chairs/tents.

Location

- Aid station is located near the mid-point of the course,
- Park at Main Aid station (Marine Creek Lake @ 820) Then run/walk/bike to the Far Aid Station (2.85 miles)
- OR park at TRWD lot at the end of Ten Mile Bridge Rd. Then run/walk/bike to the aid station (1.15 miles).
- OR have someone drop you off at the HOA trailhead, and walk in (0.7 miles)

Race Weekend Logistics

Daily Course Setup

February 17, 2024

February 18, 2024

February 19, 2024

Details

Responsibilities:
- Assist with course markings & signage.
- Put out water stops
- Set up portolets

Some standing, lifting, carrying, dragging. Lots of walking.

Location

Meet at Start/Finish

Breakdown Start/Finish Area

February 19, 2024

Details

Responsibilities:
- Assist with breaking down the start/finish at the end of the weekend.
- Pack up / consolidate items
- Throw away items
- Load truck(s)
- Etc

Location

Meet at Marine Creek Lake @ I-820 access road

Parking Coordinator(s)

February 17, 2024

Details

Responsibilities:
- Put out signage to direct runners to parking
- Direct cars into the designated parking lot (or overflow parking) as space allows
- Tetris skills a plus!
- Race will provide hi-vis vests
- Race will provide parking map

Some standing, walking and shouting.

Location

Start/finish @ Marine Creek Lake (I-820 access rd)

Breakdown (On Course)

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsibilities:
- Assist with breaking down Fair Aid
- Pick up water-only stops
- Pick up Hand-washing stations, hand sanitizer and cleaning buckets
- Lock up portalets

Location

Meet at Marine Creek Lake (I-820 access rd)

Driver

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsibilities:
- Drive volunteers to/from Far Aid Station and 5K turn-around
- Drop off supplies to Far Aid volunteers
- Check water-only stops and replenish with water and/or ice if needed
- Run off-course errands, such as purchases (ie ice/coffee/ pizza/ soda with company credit card)
- Assist with evacuating runners who are dropping
- Need a phone and a car
- Mileage reimbursed at 62.5 cents/mile per IRS guidelines

Location

Based at Start/Finish (Marine Creek Lake @I-820 access rd)

Solutions Tent Lead

Minimum met.

Details

Responsibilities include:
- Volunteer Coordination
- Facilitating communication between Start/Finish and on-course volunteers
- Escalation point for any issues
- Provide breaks for and assist the Lead at Main A/S

Role is generally filled by a Race Director.

Location

Start/Finish (Marine Creek Lake @ I-820 access rd)

Start/Finish Setup (Friday)

Minimum met, 3 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Friday is busy! First we load everything into the truck, then we meet the rental company and the timer at the race site. Then we unload everything from the truck, drag all the tents into position, wrap them in tarps, set up the tables, and position all the gear in the tents. Whew!

This volunteer position is for helping with setup once we get to the race site. We never know when the rental company will arrive, so this shift starts mid-afternoon.

Requires bending, lifting up to 50 lbs & stretching.

Location

Marine Creek Lake, opposite the boat ramp, near TCC-West
2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76179

5K Team

5K Packet Pickup

February 19, 2024

Details

The 5Ks get a different packet, run a different course, and get a different medal than the other runners. They are also more likely to register at the last minute or race-day. All of this means a lot more moving parts, so we're dedicating a special team just to the 5K!

This task is for packet pickup. Your responsibilities are:
1) Assist with online registration on their phones (not yours)
2) Assist with same-day registration on paper registration forms. Includes getting signatures on BOTH waiver forms. Refer them to the 5K lead for cash payments.
3) Give the runners packets, shirts/swag and dynamically (and accurately) assign them bib numbers
4) Clean up the packet/pickup area in time to start handing out medals
5) Organize medals, and give out 5K medals to 5K runners (5K runners will have a different bib than the other runners.)

Location

Marine Creek Lake, opposite the boat ramp, near TCC-West
2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76179

5K Turnaround & Water Stop

Minimum met.

Details

Shift responsibilities:
1) Check in at the solutions tent
2) We'll shuttle you out to the turn-around
3) Unload any required water stop supplies
4) Set up the water table & 5K Turnaround signs if required
5) Make sure the 5K runners turn around at the correct place. They will have different colored bibs than the other distances. Cheer them on and offer water!
6) Break down the water stop and put remaining water bottles in the runner cooler for the other distances. Load the waterstop supplies into the vehicle, and get a ride back
7) Check out at the Solutions tent and get your volunteer hour forms signed if needed

Location

Check In at Solutions Tent
Marine Creek Lake, opposite the boat ramp, near TCC-West
2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76179

Paw Patrol Safety Team

First Aid / Medical High Priority

You must be 21-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

February 17, 2024

February 18, 2024

February 19, 2024

Details

This position is open to:
- Medical Practitioners, Chiropractors & residents in all specialties, (MD, DO, RN, MSN, BSN, PA,etc) OR
- EMTs, Paramedics, or other First Responders, OR
- Licensed bodywork professionals: Physical Therapist, Massage Therapist, Sports Trainers, Athletic Trainers, etc OR
- Others considered: Yoga professionals or similar who also have current First Aid & CPR/AED.

We provide:
- USATF Event Medical Professional Liability Insurance. This is Primary insurance coverage for Medical practitioners, Resident Physicians, Chiropractors and other licensed physicians in all specialties. It also applies to Physician Assistants (PA), Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Paramedics, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, and Massage Therapists.
- 10x10 space under a canopy with privacy walls, 1 cot, blankets & massage table.
- Basic first aid supplies, sports/KT tape, ice/ice bags, etc for runners to self-treat or you to use, depending upon your preference.
- Limited monetary compensation, and the ability to earn tips or sell services.

The race site is 3.0 miles from an Urgent Care, 3.6 miles from a Fire Station and 7.0 miles from an emergency room. This means your responsibilities are:
- Triage issues. Provide care for the mild issues (ie bandaids, ice, k/t tape) and refer to a local health facility for everything else
- Provide emergency care commensurate with your training while waiting for the ambulance
- Providing non-drug relief for normal runner aches and pains such as strains, pulls, and soreness.

Please email kay.wrathracing@yahoo.com if you are interested in learning more about providing your services.

Location

Start/Finish. Marine Creek Lake @ I-820 access rd.

Paw Patrol On-Course Safety Team (aka Bike Support)

February 17, 2024

February 18, 2024

February 19, 2024

Details

Responsibilities:
- Travels the course against the race flow to check on runners, check on water stops, flip signage, and assist/provide breaks to on-course volunteers.
- Can travel via bike/e-bike, scooter, rollerblades, etc
- Carry basic first aid such as bandaids and sunscreen (hand out but don't apply)
- Answer questions
- Transport light items to the water stops and aid stations.
- Call race director or 911 if there is an issue
- Race will provide hi-vis vests
- Race will provide course map with extraction points clearly marked.

Location

Check in at Start/Finish.
Ride the course.

Pre-Race Weekend and Post-Race-Weekend Logistics

Pre-Race Logistics (Week prior to the event)

February 15, 2024

Details

Depending upon your availability, responsibilities may include:
- Shop for last minute food items
- Buy gallons of water
- Help load the truck and/or cars
- Packet stuffing
- Assist with Medals/Ribbons/awards/ swag
- Assist with assembling Volunteer packets
- Buy gasoline for generators
- Buy ice
If you can help, please email Kay.WRATHRacing@yahoo.com

Location

Mid-Cities

Post-Race Logistics (Week after the event)

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Depending upon your availability, responsibilities may include:
- Help with unpacking the truck
- Taking inventory of race supplies, organizing and putting them away
- Packing/Shipping awards, Virtual packets; AED
- Etc

Location

Mid-Cities / Bedford

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