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SARR Sauerkraut Bend 5K & Lil Kraut’s Run

Sat October 5, 2024 San Antonio, TX 78204 US Directions

Race Site Setup High Priority

October 5, 2024

Details

Assist with RACE SETUP. Tables and tents will need to be setup for packet pickup and volunteer check in first, then other site set up tasks can be accomplished. Meet at the King William Park Gazebo to check in with Volunteer Coordinator.

Location

Meet at King William Park Gazebo

Aid Station/Water Stop High Priority

October 5, 2024

Details

This aid station gets hit twice at mile 1.3 and again at mile 2. This is a cupless race. Volunteers will keep Aid station stocked and assist runners by pouring water/Gatorade into the participants cups as they pass. Pitchers will be supplied. Feel free to bring cow bells, noise makers and signs to cheer the participants.

Location

Brackenridge High School, Eagleland Drive at the Riverwalk bridge. Look for SARR signs and water tables.

Lead Bike Medium Priority

October 5, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will be responsible for leading runners from the start line to the river entrance on the Arsenal Bridge, and then wait from runners to come back from the King William Street bridge and back, to finish. Please bring your cell phone and keep the Race Director/Med Tent contact info with you. Important: Helmet Required.

Location

Check in with Volunteer Coordinator at King William Park Gazebo

Finish Line/Medal Distribution High Priority

October 5, 2024

Details

Assist with finish line tasks which include giving out medals, cold towels to race finishers, maintain finish line water stop, adding ice/water/towels to tub as necessary.

Location

Finish line, near King William Park Gazebo

Food Prep/Serve High Priority

October 5, 2024

Details

Prepare the food (may assist with grilling sausage) for post-race and serve or keep supplies stocked. Ensure that food area is kept clean. Replenish as necessary and reserve some supplies so that food and drinks are available for all participants. Chips and snacks can be put on tables for race participants to get, but please distribute burgers or dogs to each person, one per person.

Please remind non-registered guests that our priority is to ensure that runners and volunteers get food and drinks prior to opening up to them.

Location

King William Park

Volunteer Coordinator-Day of the Race

October 5, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Check in volunteers, hand out shirts, have a volunteer briefing at 615am, assure course marshals and water stop volunteers know their locations and review the course map.
Get the course setup and race site setup volunteers to their spots to setup the race. Assist Race Director with any other tasks as needed.
This is a non-running position.

Contact volunteers@saroadrunners.com if interested in volunteer coordinator position.

Location

King William Park

Race Director High Priority

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up

You must be 16-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

October 4, 2024

Details

Assist participants with the pick-up of race shirt, bibs and add-ons.

Location

The Hayden @ 4025 Broadway

Race Day Packet Pick Up

October 5, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Location

King William Park

Course Marshal 1 High Priority

October 5, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Your post will be located at the street level on the West side of the Arsenal bridge (crossover bridge). You will direct runners crossing over the bridge to go down to the riverwalk, where Course Marshal 2 will be stationed.

When course SWEEP alerts you they are the last person, you are finished marshaling.

Location

Arsenal Bridge, Street level

Course Marshal 2 High Priority

October 5, 2024

Details

You will be positioned on the riverwalk level on the West side of the Arsenal Bridge - go down ramp to Riverwalk where you will direct runners South on the Riverwalk. Course Marshal 1 will positioned at street level directing runner to you on the river level. When course SWEEP alerts you that they are the end you may leave you post.

Location

Arsenal Bridge - River level

Course Marshal -Turnaround High Priority

October 5, 2024

Details

You will positioned at the course turnaround near Mission Road and Roosevelt Park (runners DO NOT cross Mission Rd). You will direct runners back towards finish. Bring your enthusiasm and spirit. Dress up, bring cowbells, etc. to support your runners. This is the halfway point of the course.

Location

Mission Rd. at dam/river level. Park at Roosevelt Park and walk over to position. Look for SARR cones and turnaround sign.

Course Marshal 5 High Priority

October 5, 2024

Details

You will be positioned on the riverwalk level of the Guenther St bridge near San Antonio River Authority building and boat ramp. You will direct runners up ramp to street level of Guenther St. where Course Marshal 6 will be positioned at street level. When the course SWEEP passes you are finished marshaling that area. Please retrieve any signage and carefully pull up any “route arrows” on course in that area.

Location

Guenther St. Bridge - Riverwalk level.

Course Marshal 6 High Priority

October 5, 2024

Details

You will be positioned on the street level of the Guenther St bridge near San Antonio River Authority building at top of boat ramp. You will direct runners to the left towards King Wm street. level of Guenther St. Course Marshal 5 will be directing runner from river level to you. When the course SWEEP passes you are finished marshaling that area. Please retrieve any signage, and carefully pull up any “route arrows” on course in that area.

Location

Guenther Street Bridge - Street level

Course SAG/SWEEP

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

October 5, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Your responsibility would be to follow the last runner/walker to the finish line. You would start sweeping at 7:40 and you will alert the water station volunteers and course marshals that the course may be broken down. You will need a charged cell phone to communicate with Race Director.

Course Teardown Medium Priority

October 5, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will be responsible for following the course on foot behind SAG/SWEEP and picking up course signage, peeling Route Arrows off of course, and general course cleanliness. You will communicate with Race Directors any areas of concern.

Sustainability Stewards

October 5, 2024

Details

Stewards will keep an eye on recyclables and change clear bags as needed. You will also help make sure that the recyclables 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. King William Park

Medical Tent Volunteer High Priority

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Must have CPR certification with First Aid.
Need 2 volunteers at tent from 7AM-9:30AM
3 parking spots are reserved for EMT/Med Tent personnel. They will be marked with cones near the park entrance.

Be available to assist runners with minor complaints like icing and band aids. Assist the EMT(s) on site, if needed.

This is a non-running position.

Volunteers check in with Volunteer Coordinator before reporting to your task.

Location

King William Park

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