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Poppy's Run For Life

Sat February 28 - Sun March 8, 2026
Houston, TX 77020 US Directions

Water Station On Course High Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

Show up ready to cheer on our runners and hand them water to help them achieve their goal.....to get to the finish line! Park at UHD and ask for Teresa.

Location

Approximately 1.5 mile from the start.

Lead Cyclists High Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

Two cyclists are needed to lead the runners through the course. Must be strong/fast cyclists. Will be in front of the first runner the entire 3.1 miles.

Sweep Cyclist High Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

Sweep cyclist will inform the volunteers when they can leave their designation, will call in any issues.

First Aid Medium Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

First Aid volunteers will assist runners at the First Aid Station at the finish line.

National Anthem Singer Medium Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

1 singer for the National Anthem. Will need to arrive at 7:00 a.m.
Receives a free entry to the race.

Cheerleaders High Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

Direct and cheer on the runners/walkers during the first section of the 5K and 10K. They will also be in charge of the 1K turnaround.

Location

Check in at Registration Table at Hennessey Park.

Food Station High Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

Handout food before, during, and after race.

University of Houston Volunteers High Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

Thank you for signing up with the University of Houston Volunteer Team. You will be contacted with specific volunteer assignments. Thank you!

Location

Park at UHD.

Alexander JFS High Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

Thank you for signing up with the JFS Team. You will be contacted by Laura or Tiffany - they will tell you what your volunteer position is. Thank you!

Location

Hennessy Park, 1900 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX 77020

Parking Monitors High Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

Very very important volunteer position directing traffic for parking.

Location

Park at Henessey Park. There are two parking lots for participants to use. After the lots are full, street parking is available.

Post Race Party High Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

Hand out bagels, drinks, water, etc. to the runners/walkers. Clean up area as needed.

Location

The pavilion at Hennessy Park. 1900 Lyons Avenue. Houston, TX 77020

Packet Pick Up Thursday March 5, 12:00-6:00 High Priority

March 5, 2026

Details

Hand out race bibs and race packets. Answer any race questions.

Location

Caryn's House
1536 Waverly Street
Houston, TX 77008
713-501-1347

Packet Pick Up Friday, March 6, 12:00-6:00

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Hand out race bibs and race packets. Answer any race questions.

Location

Caryn's House
1536 Waverly Street
Houston, TX 77008
713-501-1347

Race Day Registration-Sign Up High Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

Sign up race day participants, hand out bibs and race packets.

Location

Hennessy Park
1900 Lyons Avenue
Check in with Sarah Abercrombie

Packet Pick Up Saturday, March 7th, 2:00-5:00 High Priority

March 7, 2026

Details

Hand out race bibs and race packets. Answer any race questions.

Location

The Montrose Center
401 Branard Street, 77006

Volunteer on Race Day High Priority

March 8, 2026

Details

Check in at Hennessy Park and you will be placed on the course or at the post race party. You will be placed where most needed.

Location

Hennessy Park. 1900 Lyons Avenue 77020

Race Day Check-In High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Location

Hennessy Park. 1900 Lyons Avenue 77020

Cicerones High Priority

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Has to be 21 and older to hand out beer at Post Race Party.

Location

Hennessy Park. 1900 Lyons Avenue 77020

YMCA Volunteers High Priority

At least 9 more volunteers needed.

Details

Thank you for signing up with the YMCA Team. You will be contacted with your specific volunteer assignment. Thank you!

Location

Hennessy Park. 1900 Lyons Avenue 77020

Montrose Center Volunteers High Priority

At least 14 more volunteers needed.

Details

You will be contacted by Bibi Xia concerning your specific volunteer assignment. Thank you!

Location

Hennessy Park. 1900 Lyons Avenue 77020

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