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20th Annual Run in the Park

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Wayfinders for 10K and 5K Routes High Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 21, 2023

Details

Wayfinders for 10K and 5K Run Routes - 7:00 am - 11:00 am - Wayfinders are an incredibly important volunteer position that keeps runners on the correct route. Wayfinders are positioned with 2+ individuals in assigned locations along the race routes to help guide and cheer on participants. This task is perfect for Groups!

Location

Various Locations in the Park.

1K Kids' Run and Event Teardown/Clean-up Volunteer Positions High Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 21, 2023

Details

8:00 am - 11:30 am - Volunteers are stationed at pre-assigned locations along the 1K Kids' route to cheer on participants and direct the runners. After the 1K Kids' Run is completed, volunteers assist with cleaning up and breaking down the event set-up. Perfect for Families and Groups!

Location

Molly Ann Smith Plaza
Hermann Park

Event Set-Up Volunteers High Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 20, 2023

October 21, 2023

Details

6:00 am - 9:30 am - Help with setting up tables, tents and preparing the start/finish line areas for an awesome fun run!

Location

Molly Ann Smith Plaza
Hermann Park

Park Preparation High Priority

October 7, 2023

October 14, 2023

October 17, 2023

October 18, 2023

October 19, 2023

October 20, 2023

Details

Like to get your hands dirty? Work in the Heart of the Park preparing the 10K, 5K and 1K Kids' Routes for the race! Possible projects include mulching, leaf raking, surface water clean up, trail raking, painting, and weeding.

Location

(Location - 6106 Hermann Park Drive, meet near the pedal boat kiosk. (Outdoor volunteering opportunity)

Race Packet Pick-ups High Priority

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

October 14, 2023

Details

Are you a people person? Help us hand out race packets and assist with race registration.

Location

Saturday, 10/14/23 - 9:45 am - 1:15 pm Meet at FLEET FEET (4502 Greenbriar Drive, Houston, TX 77005)

Race Packet Pick-ups and Registration High Priority

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

October 18, 2023

Details

Are you a people person? Help us hand out race packets and assist with race registration.

Location

Wednesday, 10/18/23 4:30 pm - 7:15 pm at McGovern Centennial Gardens (1500 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004)

Water Station Volunteer High Priority

October 21, 2023

Details

Help hand out water to Race Participants during and after the Run! Perfect for families!

Location

Molly Ann Smith Plaza (Station 1)
Lott Hall (Station 2)

Cheer Groups, Dance Teams, Drumlines and Bands High Priority

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

We're looking for groups to help cheer participants as they start the run and as they cross the finish line. School cheer, dance or band groups are perfect to motivate our runners big or small! Email volunteer@hermannpark.org for more information

Run Info Participant Tracking Results Packet Pickup
Virtual Challenge Sponsors Race Insurance
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