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Registration/Check-In Volunteers

Pre-Race Registration/Check-In - Saturday

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

January 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time slot to assist with set-up/transition. Please sign the volunteer check-in sheet or sign in via a tablet.

Duties will include: greeting runners; bib number assignment/distribution; distributing the giveaway; answering questions about the race. Positive attitudes are a MUST.

Location

Lucky Road Run Shop
1601 Willow Lawn Drive
Richmond, VA 23230

Race Day Registration/Check-In

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

January 28, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Please arrive by 6:30 am to assist with set-up and to check-in with the volunteer coordinator.

Pick up will be outside, please dress for the weather.

Duties include: greeting runners; bib number assignment/distribution; distributing the giveaway; answering questions about the race. Positive attitudes are a MUST.

Location

Lewis Ginter Botantical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Henrico, VA 23228

Resources Needed

Cold Weather Gear - 1+

Finish Line

Finish Line

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

January 28, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Arrive by 7:45 am, check in with the volunteer coordinator, and meet the RRRC truck/finish line staff.

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

You will 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 will be required.

You also have a key role in cheering on our runners as they finish their race! You may get to "bestow" medals on finishers (younger children may help with this task).

Location

Lewis Ginter Botantical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Henrico, VA 23228

Resources Needed

Cold Weather Gear - 1+

Course Support Volunteers

Course Marshal

You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

January 28, 2024

Details

Arrive by 7 AM to check in with the volunteer coordinator and receive your location assignment.

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

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 loud (if necessary).

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

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

Location

Lewis Ginter Botantical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Henrico, VA 23228

Resources Needed

Cold Weather Gear - 1+

Water Station

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

January 28, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Arrive by 7:30 am to check in with the volunteer coordinator and receive your location assignment.

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

At the water stops, you are responsible for keeping the water coolers filled and assisting runners if necessary. RRRC is now cupless at all races but emergency cups will be provided in the bins.

You are a key player in cheering on and putting a smile on our runners faces! Please cheer, get silly, or be nuts as the runners fly by!

Location

Lewis Ginter Botantical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Henrico, VA 23228

Resources Needed

Cold Weather Gear - 1+

Lead Bicycle

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

January 28, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Arrive at 7:30 am to check-in with the volunteer coordinator and receive your instructions.

Cyclist will need to ride the course before the start of the race and then will lead the first runners. Rider must have own bicycle and helmet.

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

Location

Lewis Ginter Botantical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Henrico, VA 23228

Resources Needed

Bike, Bike Helmet, Safety Gear (lights, vests, etc.) - 1+
Cold Weather Gear - 1+

General Volunteers

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

January 28, 2024

Details

Arrive by 7:15 AM to check in with the volunteer coordinator and receive your location assignment.

Assignments may include Course Marshal, Water Stop, Finish Line, Registration, Post Race Food, or general set-up or breakdown.

This assignment is outdoors. Please come prepared for the weather on race day.

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.

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

Location

Lewis Ginter Botantical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Henrico, VA 23228

Resources Needed

Cold Weather Gear - 1+

Sweeper

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

January 28, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Arrive at 7:30 AM to check-in with the volunteer coordinator and receive your instructions.

Can be done on foot or on bike. If you are using a bike must have own bicycle and helmet. You will be following the final participants.

Assignment is outdoors. You need to be prepared for the weather on race day. Can be done walking or biking.

Resources Needed

Cold Weather Gear - 1+

Other Volunteers

Post Race Food

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

January 28, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Arrive by 8:00 AM to check in with the volunteer coordinator and assist with set-up of post-race food.

This assignment will be outside. Please come prepared for the weather on race day just in case.

Duties include: setting up/breaking down the post-race food station; cutting/breaking up food if necessary; distributing food to event participants upon completion of the race; and making sure spectators are not taking the post race food.

Location

Lewis Ginter Botantical Gardens
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Henrico, VA 23228

Resources Needed

Cold Weather Gear - 1+

Truck Assistant

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

January 28, 2024

Details

Arrive by 6:00 AM to meet the RRRC truck driver, Glenn Melton.

You will assist 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.

You must be able to lift 50 lbs (the weight of the wayer jugs). Walking is required. This assignment is outdoors. Please be prepared for the weather on race day.

Location

Lewis Ginter Botantical Gardens
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Henrico, VA 23228

Resources Needed

Must be able to lift 50lbs - 1+

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