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SARR Prickly Pear

Sat March 8, 2025 San Antonio, TX 78247 US Directions

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Packet Pickup

Race Day Packet Pickup

March 8, 2025

Details

Assist runners with picking up their packet and bib. Volunteers may be asked to use a check in app to look up and check in participants. Email racing@saroadrunners,com for the password.

Location

McAllister Park Optimist Pavilion

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

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

March 7, 2025

Details

Assist runners with picking up their packet and bib. Volunteers may be asked to use a check in app to look up and check in participants. Email racing@saroadrunners,com for the password.

Location

REI San Antonio

11745 Ih-10 West, Ste 110, San Antonio, TX 78230

COURSE MARSHAL

Course Marshal #1 - Start/Finish line area

March 8, 2025

Details

50K/15K/5K - You will direct runners at the start of each race to the left on the Blue Loop at the entrance to Mud Creek, about 1/10 of a mile from start line. You will also be responsible for directing runners out of Mud Creek towards the finish line. Please have your cell phone with you.

Location

McAllister Park - Near Optimist Pavilion #3
13102 Jones Maltsberger Road
San Antonio, TX US 78247

Course Marshal #2 - Get Loose Trail/Blue Loop/Near Start

March 8, 2025

Details

15K/50K - this position is approximately .10 mile from the start/finish line just off the Blue Loop. This position is at a critical point at the beginning of the race where runners will be making a hard left off the Blue Loop on to the Get Loose trail . You will also need to block this entrance from the 5K start. Please have your cell phone with you.

Location

McAllister Park - Optimist Pavilion area

Course Marshal #3 - 50K/15K Near Golf Course High Priority

March 8, 2025

Details

50K/15K - This positions is approximately .60 miles from the start/finish line across from the golf course, and is at a critical point on the natural trail where the Get Loose trail gets close to its self. Your job will be to direct runners in the proper direction on the path. Please have your cell phone with you.

Location

McAllister Park - approximately .60 miles from the start/finish line across from the golf course

Course Marshal #4 - 5K/50K split on Red Trail Low Priority

March 8, 2025

Details

You will be responsible for routing the 50K runners towards Mosquito Lake and the 5K runners to continue on the Red Trail. There will be directional signs in place towards each course and one place prior to the CM4 position indicating a course split is ahead. Please take your cell phone with you

Location

Refer to course map: position is located on the back half of the course between water stations 1 and 2.

Course Marshal #5 - BuckhornRd/Blue Loop Crossing

March 8, 2025

Details

Your responsibility will be to make certain runners cross over Buckhorn Road back to the Blue Loop and back onto the natural trail. There will be a police officer and and a water stop near this area, you will be sending runners across the street to continue on the Blue Loop, where another course marshal will be stationed. Please have your cell phone with you

Location

Co-located with aid station #2 and a police officer will be positioned on the course.

Course Marshal #6 - 5K Course @ Paved Blue Loop to Natural entrance

March 8, 2025

Details

5K - This position is approximately .75 miles from the start/finish line across from the golf course, and is at a critical point on the Blue Loop turns to pavement down a steep hill, goes over a creek bridge and then reenters the Blue Loop to the left. Your job will be to direct runners in the proper direction off the pavement onto the trail where they will merge up with the 15K Loop. Please have your cell phone with you.

Location

McAllister park - approximately .75 miles from the start/finish line across from the golf course

Course Marshal #7 - Buckhorn Rd Crossing near porta-potties High Priority

March 8, 2025

Details

This position is located .10 mile from the start/finish line. Your responsibility is to help direct runners across the street during the 5K run. A police officer will also be at this crossing to ensure safety of the runners. Please have your phone with you

Location

McAllister park - Buckhorn Rd crossing (near porta-potties)

WATER STOP

Aid Station #1 - iRun

March 8, 2025

Details

You will assist runners by providing and pouring water for runners and encouragement on the course, as well as direct 5K/50K runners to the Red Trail and 15K runners to the Blue Loop. This water stop is may be accessed from the Police Station parking lot. Please have your cell phone with you.

First shift will pick up an aid station supply kit and bring to the assigned location.
Please email pricklypearassistrd@gmail.com for additional information.

SARR Road Training Team - Aid Station #2

March 8, 2025

Details

This water stop is at Buckhorn Road near the Dog Park. You will assist the SARR 2024 Winter Road Training Team to work this aid station. Provide water and encouragement to runners on the course. Please have your cell phone with you.

Upon arrival you can proceed directly to your assigned station and check in with your Aid Station Captain: Edie, 210-872-2382. Captain will send check in information to the volunteer coordinator.

Location

McAllister Park - Near the large parking lot by the dog park
13102 Jones Maltsberger Road
San Antonio, TX US 78247

FoMP - Mud Creek - Aid Station #3

March 8, 2025

Details

Provide water and encouragement to runners on the course as well as direct runners to the Mud Creek entrance. This water stop is located near the soccer fields. Please have your cell phone with you.

First shift volunteer will take the aid station kit to the assigned location.

Upon arrival you can proceed directly to your assigned station and check in with your Aid Station Captain: Marjesca, 210-780-0830. Captain will send check in information to the volunteer coordinator.

50K SARR W2R5K Aid Station

March 8, 2025

Details

Responsible for setting up and maintaining the 50K aid station and bag drop. Be prepared to help folks change socks, let them sit and rest for a few minutes and getting them whatever they need. Upon arrival you can proceed directly to your assigned station and check in with your Aid Station Captain: Jennifer, 210-414-5259. Captain will send check in information to the volunteer coordinator.

Location

McAllister Park - Optimist Pavilion #3 Near start/finish line
13102 Jones Maltsberger Road
San Antonio, TX US 78247

COURSE MGMT

Pre-Race Course Setup

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

March 7, 2025

Details

Assist Race Directors with marking the courses for the Prickly Pear. Bring water and a backpack.

Location

Optimist Pavilion #3

Trailer Team

March 8, 2025

Details

Assist team with setting up race, start/finish, and water stops. Please have your cell phone with you.

Race Day Course Check

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

March 8, 2025

Details

Your responsibility will be to run the 50K loop before the race starts and report any course issues to the Race Director or Course Setup Crew. This can be a runner or mountain biker familiar with the McAllister Park trail system.

Please email pricklypearassistrd@gmail.com for additional information.

5K Course Teardown

March 8, 2025

Details

Assist with removal of *yellow* tagging and course markers along the 5K route. There are portions of the 5K route that are shared with the 15K/50K course that should not be removed.

50K Course Teardown

March 8, 2025

Details

Assist with removal of reflective tagging and course markers along the 50K route. Teardown will begin at the specified time, however, will not be completed until all runners have completed the course, nor should be done in view of the final runner(s).

FOOD & DRINK

Food & Drink Prep/Serve

March 8, 2025

Details

Help prep / serve food for runners after they finish the race. Only allow runners and volunteers with race bibs to take food. Non-runners will not be provided food or beverages.

Location

McAllister Park - Optimist Pavilion #3
13102 Jones Maltsberger Road
San Antonio, TX US 78247

Race Support

Parking Marshals

March 8, 2025

Details

Keep non-essential volunteers and runners from parking in the small lot near the start line. Direct runners and volunteers to park in other lots. Please bring a flashlight and your cell phone. A safety vest will be provided.

Location

McAllister Park - Optimist Pavilion #3
13102 Jones Maltsberger Road
San Antonio, TX US 78247

Finish Line/Medal Distribution

March 8, 2025

Details

Pass out medals to those with bibs at finish line. Course Marshal (near finish).

Location

McAllister Park - Optimist Pavilion #3
13102 Jones Maltsberger Road
San Antonio, TX US 78247

Volunteer Coordinator - Day of Race

March 8, 2025

Details

Manage volunteers day of race. Includes volunteer check-in, making sure volunteers know what to do and where to go for assigned task (i.e. water stop, Course Marshal, Parking Marshal, etc).

Contact Director of Volunteers to sign up for this position: volunteers@saroadrunners.com

Location

McAllister Park - Optimist Pavilion #3
13102 Jones Maltsberger Road
San Antonio, TX US 78247

Race Director, Assistant

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Location

McAllister Park - Optimist Pavilion #3
13102 Jones Maltsberger Road
San Antonio, TX US 78247

Race Director, Lead

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Location

McAllister Park - Optimist Pavilion #3
13102 Jones Maltsberger Road
San Antonio, TX US 78247

Medical Tent Volunteer

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

March 8, 2025

Details

Reserved for contracted medical team and SARR Safety Officer.

Location

McAllister Park

Start/Finish Line Area

50K SAG

March 8, 2025

Details

Be available to run and/or walk the course with the final 50K participant during their last loop around 12:45pm. Notify Aid Stations and Course Marshalls that you are the last participant on course so they may begin teardown procedures.

5K SAG

March 8, 2025

Details

Be available to run and/or walk the 5K course behind the final registered 5K runner. Retrieve 5K specific signage from course. Notify the Course Marshalls that the last 5K participant on course has passed their area so they may begin teardown procedures (only for areas that are not supporting 15K or 50K).

Other Tasks

Floater

March 8, 2025

Details

Assist race director or volunteer coordinator with race day tasks as needed. This could involve lifting, moving, or being out on the race course.

50K Finishers Checkout High Priority

You must be 21-100 years old to volunteer for this task.

March 8, 2025

Details

This position is responsible for guarding the 50K Finishers Swag, Awards, and coveted finishers beer. You will check 50K’s off a list to ensure they received their finishers swag.

Location

Near finish line at/or near 50K Aid Station

Grill Master

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

March 8, 2025

Sustainability Stewards

March 8, 2025

Details

You will keep an eye on recyclables and change bags as needed. You will also help make sure that the recycle able aren’t contaminated or mixed in with landfill trash. We take recycle offsite and a member of sustainability committee will coordinate the effort.

We supply gloves, bags, and trash grabbers.

Location

Recycle bins on-site.

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