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RRRC First Day 5K

In-person: Jan 1, 2024; Virtual: Dec 30, 2023-Jan 2, 2024 Midlothian, VA 23113 US

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On-course Support

Course Marshal

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

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

MONDAY, January 1
Arrive at 10:00 am, check-in with the Volunteer Coordinator, and receive your marshal location assignment.

Duties include directing runners and keeping them safe along the route are the key responsibilities. A proper understanding of the course and being able to stop pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic while runners cross. Being confident and being loud (if necessary) are pluses.

You also are a key player in keeping the excitement and momentum going on course. Feel free to act crazy, scream, cheer, laugh — anything to bring out a smile on our runners faces!

MUST WEAR A SAFETY VEST (provided by RRRC at check-in)! Standing for long periods of time is required.

This assignment is outdoors. You need to be prepared for the weather on race day & bring your own hydration, snacks and sun screen.

Location

ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
11621 Robious Road
Midlothian.

**Please park in the business lot to the left before ACAC to allow ACAC members premium parking.

Finish Line

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

Minimum met, 2 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

MONDAY, January 1
Arrive at 10:45 am, check-in with the volunteer coordinator, and receive your instructions.

Work at the direction of the race director and timer. Assist with timing (manual and/or digital) and set-up/break-down of finish line equipment. Some lifting is required.

You also have a key role in cheering on our runners as they finish their race!

This assignment is outdoors. You need to be prepared for the weather on race day.

Location

ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
11621 Robious Road
Midlothian, VA

**Please park in the business lot to the left before ACAC to allow ACAC members premium parking.

Water Stop

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

MONDAY, January 1
Arrive at 10:00 am, check-in with the volunteer coordinator, and receive your water stop instructions.

The water station is in front of a neighborhood home (residents are RRRC members) at 12831 Framar Drive, Midlothian, VA 23113.

At the water stop, you are responsible for setting up and filling cups, distributing water to runners while cheering them on, picking up discarded cups and cleaning up area after all participants have passed.

You also are a key player in cheering on and putting a smile on our runners faces!

This assignment is outdoors. You need to be prepared for the weather on race day.

Location

ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
11621 Robious Road
Midlothian, VA

**Please park in the business lot to the left before ACAC to allow ACAC members premium parking.

Pre- and Post-race Support

Parking Attendant High Priority

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

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

MONDAY, January 1
Arrive at 9:00 am, check-in with the volunteer coordinator.

Duties will include directing race participants to the business lot to the left before ACAC to allow ACAC members premium parking.

Location

ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
11621 Robious Road
Midlothian, VA

**Please park in the business lot to the left before ACAC to allow ACAC members premium parking.

Resources Needed

Reflective Vest if you have one - 1+

Truck Assistant

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

MONDAY, January 1
Arrive at 9:00 am, check-in with the driver of the RRRC truck. Sign-in on the volunteer sheet.

Assists the driver of the RRRC truck in setting up and taking down the event, from the start/finish line to the cones and water stations along the course.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Walking is required. This assignment is outdoors. You need to be prepared for the weather on race day.

Location

ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
11621 Robious Road
Midlothian, VA

**Please park in the business lot to the left before ACAC to allow ACAC members premium parking.

Resources Needed

Must have the ability to lift 50lbs - 50+

Post-Race Food

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

Minimum met, 2 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

MONDAY, January 1

Arrive at 10:30 am, check-in with the volunteer coordinator, and receive your instructions.

Duties include setting up/breaking down the post-race food station, preparing food for event participants upon completion of the race.

This assignment is outdoors on the pool deck. You need to be prepared for the weather on race day.

Location

ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
11621 Robious Road
Midlothian, VA

**Please park in the business lot to the left before ACAC to allow ACAC members premium parking.

General Support

General Volunteers

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

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

MONDAY, January 1

Arrive at 10:00 am, check-in with the volunteer coordinator, and receive your assignment(s) and instructions.

Assignments may include Course Marshal, Water Stop, Finish Line, Parking Attendant, Registration, or general set-up or breakdown.

All assignments are outdoors. You need to be prepared for the weather on race day. This position is not appropriate for a volunteer with small children or pets, who need supervision.

Once you are able to check in at registration, you’ll be directed to a specific assignment that needs your attention.

You may receive an email a few days in advance of the event with additional assignment details.

Location

ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
11621 Robious Road
Midlothian, VA

**Please park in the business lot to the left before ACAC to allow ACAC members premium parking.

Photographer

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

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

MONDAY, January 1

Arrive at 10:00 am, check-in with the volunteer coordinator, and receive your instructions.

Ideally, bring your own camera to capture photos at registration, start/finish and along the event course. IF YOU NEED TO USE THE RRRC CAMERA, PLEASE EMAIL THE RACE DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE OF RACE DAY.

MUST WEAR A SAFETY VEST (provided by RRRC at check-in)!

This assignment is outdoors. You need to be prepared for the weather on race day.

Location

ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
11621 Robious Road
Midlothian, VA

**Please park in the business lot to the left before ACAC to allow ACAC members premium parking.

Coordinators

Onsite Volunteer Coordinator

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

MONDAY, January 1
Arrive at 9:00 am, check-in and coordinate with the race directors

Work at the direction of the race director to coordinate all volunteer activities for the race. Duties include advising volunteers of their assigned duties (race director has identified each volunteer's position). Ensure that key volunteer positions are filled and that volunteers have the guidance and resources they need to fulfill their duties.

This assignment is outdoors. You need to be prepared for the weather on race day.

Location

ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
11621 Robious Road
Midlothian.

**Please park in the business lot to the left before ACAC to allow ACAC members premium parking.

Resources Needed

Volunteer Spreadsheet - 1
Map w & w/o Marshalls - 1

Registration

Pre-Race Registration/Check-In SATURDAY

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

SATURDAY, December 30
Arrive at 1:30 pm to set up for packet pick up 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Provide services for walk-up registration, bib number assignment/distribution, and giveaway pick up. Positive attitudes a MUST. Don't forget to sign-in on the volunteer check-in sheet!

Location

Lucky Road Run Shop at Willow Lawn Shopping Center

Registration/Check-In RACE DAY

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

MONDAY, January 1
Arrive by 8:45 am to set up for registration from 9:00-10:45 am

Provide services for walk-up registration, bib number assignment/distribution, and giveaway pick-up. Positive attitudes a MUST. Don't forget to sign-in on the volunteer check-in sheet!

You will be directed upon arrival as to where you can set-up, but usually it’s on the basketball court.

Location

ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
11621 Robious Road
Midlothian, VA

**Please park in the business lot to the left before ACAC to allow ACAC members premium parking.

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