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Don't Struggle In Silence 5k

Sat April 11, 2026
Norfolk, VA 23507 US Directions

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Course Volunteers

Water Stop High Priority

April 11, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Please help support our runners by handing out water and Gatorade on the course. We would also ask that you help set up and take down the water station. Volunteers must arrive at 7:00am for check-in and must be at their assigned station at 7:30am. Must be capable of lifting at least 20lbs to participate in set-up and disassembly of the station.

Location

Corner of Redgate and Orapax

Medal Station High Priority

April 11, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Please help support our runners by handing out medals to participants once they pass the finish line. We would also ask that you help set up and take down the water station. Volunteers must arrive at 7:00am for check-in and must be at their assigned station at 7:30am.

Location

Immediately after the finish line

Course Marshals High Priority

April 11, 2026

Details

Please help support our runners by directing them through turns throughout the race course. Volunteers must arrive at 7:00am for check-in and must be at their assigned station at 7:30am.

Location

Various turns throughout the course

EMS Table High Priority

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

Please help support our runners by assisting at the EMS table during the 5K. Volunteers will help with minor first aid needs such as applying ice packs, basic bandaging, and monitoring participants who may need brief rest or hydration support. Volunteers must arrive at 7:30am.

Packet Pick-Up

Packet Pick-Up 04/11 High Priority

April 11, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Please help support our runners by handing out race packets before the start of the race. We would also ask that you help set up and take down the packet pick-up station. Volunteers must arrive at 7:00am for check-in and must be at their assigned station at 7:30am.

Packet Pick up Thursday 4/09 High Priority

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Please help support our runners by handing out race packets the week of the race. We would also ask that you help set up and take down the packet pick-up station. Volunteers must arrive at 3:30pm. Packet pick up will be from 4pm-6pm.

Packet Pick up 4/10 High Priority

April 10, 2026

Details

Please help support our runners by handing out race packets the day before the race. We would also ask that you help set up and take down the packet pick-up station. Volunteers must arrive at 2:30pm. Packet pick up will be from 3pm-8pm.

Location

Benchtop Brewing Company 1129 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507

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