Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Early Bird Registration

• Monday/Wednesday/Thursday Volunteers
• Expo & Friday Volunteers
• On Course Based Volunteers- Advanced Check-in
• Aid Stations
• Saturday Elmwood Park Based Volunteers
• On Course Based Volunteers- Race-Day Check-in
• Other Race Day Volunteers
• Sunday Slow-K

Volunteer Check-In - Monday/Wednesday

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May 2, 2023

10:30 am EDT - 2:15 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

May 4, 2023

3:30 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Check-in volunteers and help bag up Volunteer T-shirts for all Aid Stations. MUST BE ABLE TO MULTI-TASK AND WORK IN A busy ENVIRONMENT. Will report to Fleet Feet Sports. Report to Fleet Feet Sports at the beginning of your shift.

Location

Fleet Feet Sports
4347 Franklin Rd
Roanoke

No Parking Zone tagger

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May 5, 2022

5:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

May 6, 2022

5:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will drive the city portion of the course and put 'friendly reminder notes' that we provide under the windshield wiper of cars that are parked in areas that will be no parking zones. Volunteers will be issued a map of the area they are supposed to cover. Must provide own transportation.

Location

on course
Advance Check-in Monday or Wednesday:
Fleet Feet Sports
4347 Franklin Rd
Roanoke

Resources Needed

Cell phone with camera - 1

Course Marking

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May 5, 2023

8:30 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

1:00 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers to assist marking the course. You will meet with the race director to learn to how to mark the course. After this 15 minute training, teams of 2 people will go out and mark sections of the course. Requirements: must be able to read a map and have a good sense of direction.

Location

106 Mountain Ave SW

Grunt Labor

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May 5, 2023

9:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

1:00 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Moving Cones, tables, coolers (empty) into U-Haul trucks. Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Location

106 Mountain Ave SW

Course Preparation

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May 6, 2023

9:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

1:00 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist in preparing all supplies, such as cups, hydration mix, trash bags, etc..., to be set-out on the course at each aid station. Need to be detail oriented.

Location

106 Mountain Ave SW

Expo Set up

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May 6, 2023

10:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will be helping set up the Expo on Friday, April 15 at the Expo Location (location to be determined). You will be setting up tents, moving boxes, sorting t-shirts, etc....This is a very important job! VOLUNTEERS MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT AND MOVE HEAVY BOXES, ETC...

Location

Elmwood Park

Packet Pick-up @ Expo

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May 6, 2023

1:30 pm EDT - 4:30 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

4:30 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist racers in checking-in and picking up t-shirt and race materials. Enthusiasm and friendliness required!

Location

Elmwood Park

Hospitality at Expo

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May 6, 2023

1:45 pm EDT - 4:45 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

4:45 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will distribute information guides to racers and visitors to the Roanoke Area. Will need to be somewhat familiar with area, local restaurants, basic directions around Roanoke, etc.. A 'cheat sheet' of FAQ will be provided. Volunteers will also assist with runner 'crowd control' and work with distributing vendor give-aways.

Location

Elmwood Park

Parking Control - Expo

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May 6, 2023

2:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

The volunteers will work in pairs to help regulate/control the traffic flow in and out of the parking lot adjacent to the Expo Location (location to be determined). The parking lot is for runners to us SHORT TERM while picking up their race packet, etc... during the Expo. Volunteers must be vocal and be able to communicate effectively.

Location

Elmwood Park

Shirt Distribution - Friday

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May 6, 2023

12:00 pm EDT - 4:15 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

4:15 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Distribute t-shirts to runners as they pick up their race packets.

Location

Elmwood Park

Volunteer Check-In - Friday

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May 6, 2023

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

4:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist checking in volunteers and providing assignments. Must be able to multi-task and work in a busy environment at times.

Location

Elmwood Park

Information Booth - Expo

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May 6, 2023

2:00 pm EDT - 5:15 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

5:15 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

These positions will be staffed by CVB employees.

Location

Elmwood Park

Beer Pourer - Friday

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May 6, 2023

2:00 pm EDT - 5:30 pm EDT (At least 10 more needed)

5:30 pm EDT - 9:00 pm EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Friday is a free concert as part of our Down by Downtown Music Festival. The concert is open to everyone and includes several bands.

Location

Elmwood Park

Sign Checker

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May 6, 2023

4:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will drive the city portion of the course and take photos (with cell phone camera) of the no parking signs that are in place in each block where the no parking signs are supposed to be. Volunteers will be issued a map of the area they are supposed to cover, take the pictures, and then email the pictures to the race director. Must have a decent cell phone camera and provide their own transportation.

Location

On course.

Expo Break down

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May 6, 2023

7:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT

Volunteer

Details

You will be helping break down the Expo on Friday, April 12 at the Expo Location (location to be determined). You will be packing up extra shirts, runner packets, etc... to be delivered to Elmwood Park for race day. You will be disassembling tents, etc..... VOLUNTEERS NEED TO BE ABLE TO MOVE HEAVY BOXES, TABLES, ETC... FROM Expo Location (location to be determined) TO MOVING TRUCK.

Location

Elmwood Park

Double Marathon 'Graveyard' Shift

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May 7, 2023

12:15 am EDT - 8:15 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

12:45 am EDT - 7:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

1:15 am EDT - 6:45 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

1:15 am EDT - 4:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

1:30 am EDT - 6:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

2:30 am EDT - 5:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:15 am EDT - 6:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

We need die-hard, do anything Volunteers! This person will work overnight and make sure the 100 'NUTTY' folks doing the double marathon make it to each check point. Volunteer will sit in their vehicle and check these runners off. FOR THOSE OF YOU WORKING WITH A VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE CHARITY, THIS JOB COUNTS TWICE!

Location

On course
Advance check-in required with Race Director, 106 Mountain Ave on Friday. Coordinate with Race Director for time. molly@blueridgeracing.net or 540-798-8495

Course Marshal High Priority

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May 7, 2023

7:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 9 more needed)

7:00 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

7:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 14 more needed)

7:45 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 14 more needed)

8:00 am EDT - 1:45 pm EDT (At least 11 more needed)

8:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 8 more needed)

9:15 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 11 more needed)

9:30 am EDT - 2:45 pm EDT (At least 13 more needed)

9:30 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 12 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Course Marshals are vitally important for a safe and successful race! They are stationed along the entire length of the course to keep runners safe and on course. They direct runner traffic and cheer runners enthusiastically. Some of these shifts are a tad long and it is highly recommended you wear comfortable shoes, clothes, water/snack, and even a chair depending on location assigned. You cannot leave your assigned station until the sweep vehicle or zone captain releases you. We will have some relief folks that come around on bicycles that will give you a break for a few minutes while you go to the nearest aid station for a snack and/or nature break.

Location

on course
Advance Check-in Monday 11-2 or Wednesday 4-7 (preferred):
Fleet Feet Sports
4347 Franklin Rd
Roanoke
Alternate advance check-in Friday:
Elmwood Park
RACE DAY CHECK-IN IS NOT PERMITTED.

Course Marshal on BRP

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May 7, 2023

6:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Course Marshals are vitally important for a safe and successful race! THESE COURSE MARSHAL POSITIONS ARE ON THE BRP. YOU MUST BE ON THE BRP AT YOUR LOCATION BY 7:00 AM DUE TO NO TRAFFIC ON BRP AFTER 7. EVEN IF YOUR POSITION DOESN'T BEGIN UNTIL AFTER 7, YOU MUST STILL BE ON SITE! Your job will be to direct runners in the correct direction while cheering them on. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a chair (and perhaps a book to read while you wait), and a bottle of water. You cannot leave your assigned station until the sweep vehicle or zone captain releases you.

Location

on course
Advance Check-in Monday 11-2 or Wednesday 4-7 (preferred):
Fleet Feet Sports
4347 Franklin Rd
Roanoke
Alternate advance check-in Friday:
Elmwood Park
RACE DAY CHECK-IN IS NOT PERMITTED.

Bike Relief

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May 7, 2023

8:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

9:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

11:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

We need several volunteers on bikes to ride the course from course marshal to course marshal offering a rest break so they can go to the nearest aid station to use the restroom and refill water, etc. We will provide a map and a section of course to ride, and you will do a loop several times until the last runners go through.
Advance check-in required.

Location

on course
Advance Check-in Monday or Wednesday (preferred):
Fleet Feet Sports
4347 Franklin Rd
Roanoke
Alternate advance check-in Friday:
Elmwood Park
RACE DAY CHECK-IN IS NOT PERMITTED.

Relay Team Liaison Medium Priority

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May 7, 2023

6:15 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

7:30 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

These all-star volunteers will be responsible for accounting for all relay team members. They will make sure all the team members are on the appropriate buses, they will accompany the buses to the different relay transition points, and account for all relay team members that have finished their relay leg. Coordinate with Race Director the week before the race to get a sense of the job and get questions answered. molly@blueridgeracing.net or 540-798-8495

Location

location depends on your time slot. the earliest slot is at the Spur aid station (where the big bike statues are), the second is at River's Edge South, and the third is at VTC on Jefferson Street (between Reserve Ave & Riverside Circle). Park in the Carilion garage.

Aid Station-BRP Parkway Spur (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

6:45 am EDT - 11:45 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This Aid Station is located at the intersection of JB Fishburn Pkwy and the Blue Ridge Parkway. This Aid Station gets hit by ALL runners and gets 'hit twice' by full marathon runners. It is a VERY, VERY busy Aid Station where volunteers direct runner traffic as well. Volunteers must be in place BEFORE 7:00 am DUE TO WALNUT AVE & FISHBURN PKWY BEING CLOSED TO TRAFFIC!!!

Location

Corner of Fishburn Parkway and Mill Mountain Spur
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Near Roanoke, VA
https://goo.gl/maps/hvvjWEXe7hK8k4WA7

Resources Needed

10x10 tent - 2

Aid Station-Walnut & Sylvan (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

6:30 am EDT - 12:15 pm EDT (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This is the first aid station as runners from all categories begin their climb up Mill Mountain. They will also pass through this station on their way down. Aid Station volunteers provide food and drinks to runners, and enthusiastically encourage them on the course. Volunteers MUST be in place BEFORE 7 AM due to road closures.
Hosted by New Generations Rotary Club

Location

Corner of Walnut Ave & Sylvan Rd.
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Near Roanoke, VA
https://goo.gl/maps/kGSXcYtBMMiR8zFA6

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1 - 2

Aid Station--Somerset and Clydesdale (Password Required) - United Way

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May 7, 2023

7:45 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Aid Station volunteers provide food and drinks to runners, and enthusiastically encourage them on the course as they begin their climb up Peakwood Drive. Volunteers MUST be in place by 7:45 AM.

Location

Intersection of Somerset St. and Clydesdale St.

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1 - 2

Aid Station-BRP Gum Springs (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

6:45 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

The aid station is located on the BRP at the Gum Springs overlook. Volunteers must be in place BEFORE 7:00am DUE TO ROAD CLOSING TO PARKWAY!!

Location

Gum Springs Overlook on Mill Mountain Parkway
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Near Roanoke, VA
https://goo.gl/maps/QeMWnxy9fuCCEpYq8

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 2 - 4

Texas Tavern Pickle Juice Station (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

8:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

11:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

The Pickle Juice station is located on Jefferson St in front of First Presbyterian Church in South Roanoke and sponsored by the Texas Tavern. Pickle Juice Station volunteers provide pickle juice shots to runners, and enthusiastically encourage them on the course. Volunteers MUST be in place by 8:30 AM.

Location

2125 Jefferson Street
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Near Roanoke, VA
https://goo.gl/maps/DeaPK42t2F1Y55MN8

Aid Station-BRP Roanoke Mountain Campground (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

6:45 am EDT - 11:15 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Aid Station volunteers provide food and drinks to runners, and enthusiastically encourage them on the course. You will be working at the Mill Mountain Campground aid station at the intersection of campground entrance and Mill Mountain Parkway. This aid station will get 'hit' twice by runners. You MUST be in place at aid station before 7:00 AM.. Volunteers must be in place BEFORE 7:00am DUE TO ROAD CLOSING TO PARKWAY!!
This station is mainly staffed by CSHS Key Club

Location

Entrance to Roanoke Mountain Picnic Area on Mill Mountain Parkway
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Near Roanoke, VA
https://goo.gl/maps/kXnaJh5tbsUb38Sq7

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1 - 2

Aid Station-BRP Roanoke Mtn Middle (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

6:45 am EDT - 10:45 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers distribute drinks to runners and enthusiastically encourage them on the course. This aid station is located at the overlook midway up Roanoke Mountain. Volunteers must be in place BEFORE 7:00 am DUE TO ROAD TO PARKWAY CLOSING.

Location

Mill Mountain Overlook on Roanoke Mountain Loop Road
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Near Roanoke Mountain Overlook, Roanoke Mountain Rd, Roanoke, VA 24014
https://goo.gl/maps/gajAaWG8zaa1wbZF8

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1 - 2

Aid Station-BRP Roanoke Mtn Top (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

6:45 am EDT - 10:20 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Aid Station volunteers provide food and drinks to runners, and enthusiastically encourage them on the course. This aid station is located at the top of Roanoke Mountain and requires that all volunteers be in place BEFORE 7:00am DUE TO ROAD TO PARKWAY CLOSING AT 7:00 AM.

Location

Overlook at the top of Roanoke Mountain Loop Road
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Near Roanoke Mountain Rd, Roanoke, VA 24014
https://goo.gl/maps/pqhVbsgWezaBhna5A

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1 - 2

Aid Station - Mill Mountain Star (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

6:45 am EDT - 12:20 pm EDT (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Aid Station volunteers provide food and drinks to runners, enthusiastically encourage them on the course. This aid Station is hosted by Foot Leveler's - race sponsors and Runabout Sports. It is located at the Mill Mountain Star. Volunteers at this aid station MUST be in place BEFORE 7:00 AM DUE TO ROAD CLOSURES.

Location

Mill Mountain Star Overlook
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Near Roanoke, VA 24014
https://goo.gl/maps/PtnTyeZUb1EM1trX7

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1 - 2

Aid Station-River's Edge (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

7:30 am EDT - 12:40 pm EDT (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This aid station is sponsored by Fleet Feet Roanoke. All volunteers welcome! You need to arrive to River's Edge location by 7:30 AM.

Location

River's Edge Sports Complex
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Near Roanoke, VA 24014
https://goo.gl/maps/EWgAzF7JFvHEwA3A9

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 2 - 4

Aid Station - Top of Peakwood (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

7:50 am EDT - 1:20 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Station volunteers provide food and drinks to runners, and enthusiastically encourage them on the course. This aid station is located at the top of Peakwood on a vacant lot. Volunteers MUST be in place by 7:45 AM DUE TO ROAD CLOSING TO PEAKWOOD.

Location

Home under construction at 3549 Peakwood Rd,.
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Near Roanoke, VA
https://goo.gl/maps/T4VaWaby5Jh7Y6GT8

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1 - 2

Aid Station-West Ridge South Roanoke (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

7:50 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This aid station is located at the top of West Ridge near the intersection of West Ridge and Peakwood. Aid Station volunteers provide food and drinks to runners, and enthusiastically encourage them on the course. Volunteers MUST be in place at 8:00 AM DUE TO ROAD CLOSURES. It is sponsored by The Conner Group.
Please park on one of the side streets.

Location

West Ridge Road, at very top in the cul-de-sac.
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Near Roanoke, VA 24014
https://goo.gl/maps/4oiYBfEB6oJhwqxJ8

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1 - 2

Aid Station - Crystal Spring & 27th St (Password Required) - Grandin Theatre

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May 7, 2023

8:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This Aid Station is located at the corner of 27th St and Crystal Springs in South Roanoke. Aid Station volunteers provide food and drinks to runners, and enthusiastically encourage them on the course. Volunteers MUST be in place by 8:00 AM. Please park on Crystal Spring. ***The folks that live in the house where the aid station is located have been very gracious and welcoming, however please know that their yard will be featured on the garden tour the very next weekend. Please stay out of the fenced area (they will have a hose ready for you) and please do not walk in the flower beds.

Location

Intersection of 27th St & Crystal Spring Ave.
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Near Roanoke, VA
https://goo.gl/maps/P8sCoU7FNNLBe4Kq8

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1 - 2

Aid Station-VT Carilion (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

8:15 am EDT - 11:15 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

11:00 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Aid Station volunteers provide food and drinks to runners, and enthusiastically encourage them on the course. This aid Station is located at the Virginia Tech Carilion Medical Center on Jefferson St. It is sponsored by Carilion. You may park in the Carilion parking garage.

Location

Jefferson St, adjacent to 3 Riverside Cir.
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Near 1827-1999 Jefferson St SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
https://goo.gl/maps/em7FHVNqvLoJnC3a7

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 2 - 3

Aid Station-Old SW/Ferdinand (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

8:45 am EDT - 12:15 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 2:45 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Aid Station volunteers provide food and drinks to runners, enthusiastically encourage them on the course. This aid station is located at Elm Ave and Ferdinand near the parking lot of the Comic Store. This station is reserved for the STAR CITY CYCLING team. Please park on Mountain Ave. or in the parking lot behind the comic store (this parking lot belongs to Hughes Associates and is not in use on the weekends).

Location

702 Ferdinand Ave, SW
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Near Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24016
https://goo.gl/maps/ELNXbB9MN5v1Yd3x8

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1 - 2

Aid Station-Jesus Saves (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

9:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 3:15 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

THIS AID STATION IS RESERVED FOR CITY LIGHT CHURCH. Volunteers need to be cheerful and enthusiastic at this aid station. This aid station is at intersection of Wasena and Brighton.

Location

Wasena Ave, across from 1201 Brighton Rd.
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Near Roanoke, VA 24015
https://goo.gl/maps/4qQ3aXekodq6kMDz5

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1 - 2

Aid Station-Elm & 6th Street - FCA (Password Required)

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May 7, 2023

9:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

THIS AID STATION IS RESERVED FOR FCA. This aid station is located at the intersection of 6th St and Elm Avenue. It is the last aid station in the marathon race and needs cheerful volunteers to help the runners end the race on a high note!

Location

Corner of Elm Ave & 6th St, SW
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Near 549 US-221, Roanoke, VA 24016
https://goo.gl/maps/nycHE5aRNcRz75Wt5

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1 - 2

Champagne Stop (Password Required)

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You must be 18-88 years old to volunteer for this task.

May 7, 2023

8:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This is reserved for the Conner Group.

Location

West Ridge Aid Station

Resources Needed

10x10 pop-up tent - 1

Double Marathon Hospitality Liaison

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May 7, 2023

5:00 am EDT - 8:45 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This person is responsible for making sure the transition staging area for the Double Marathon Runners is ready. There will be a tent set up, location TBD. The person will make sure the runner's 'bags' are in tent, organized and ready for the runners as they finish the first marathon. They will make sure the tent has water, snacks, etc... THIS IS AN EARLY MORNING POSITION!

Location

Elmwood Park

Bag Check

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May 7, 2023

5:30 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

9:45 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

12:45 pm EDT - 3:15 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Return runner's personal items that were stored during the race. Plan on arriving 15 minutes BEFORE your scheduled shift begins in order to receive instructions from prior shift.

Location

Elmwood Park

Packet Pickup Race Morning

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May 7, 2023

5:00 am EDT - 8:30 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist racers in checking-in and picking up t-shirt and race materials. Enthusiasm and friendliness required!

Location

Elmwood Park

Shirt Distribution - Saturday

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May 7, 2023

5:00 am EDT - 7:45 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

To distribute race shirts to runners. MUST BE ON SITE AND IN POSITION BY 5:15 AM.

Location

Elmwood Park

Volunteer Check-In - Saturday

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May 7, 2023

5:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

9:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist checking in volunteers and providing assignments. Must be able to multi-task and work in a busy environment at times.

Location

Elmwood Park

Finish Chutes

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May 7, 2023

7:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

11:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will assist with the runners mats, giving out race medals, handing out water, making sure water supply adequate, and assisting the course manager.

Location

Elmwood Park

Floater

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May 7, 2023

5:30 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

10:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

1:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This position will be assigned on the day of the race to fill-in where volunteers have not shown up. Must be flexible, like excitement and be available to move to specific areas on the course. A KNOWLEDGE OF THE COURSE AREA IS VERY IMPORTANT. Flexibility is key!

Location

Elmwood Park

Food Tent

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May 7, 2023

6:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

10:30 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Set-up and distribute food to racers at the end of the course. Enthusiasm and smiles required to great the runners after their tremendous effort. If customer service isn't your forte, please do not select this position.

Location

Elmwood Park

Pizza Runner

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May 7, 2023

9:00 am EDT - 2:45 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will act as official pizza runner!! You must have your own transportation. Will make pizza runs to the Dominoes Pizza on Williamson/across from Hotel Roanoke every 30 minutes beginning at 10:00 am until 1:30 pm.

Location

Elmwood Park/Williamson Rd.

Green Team

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May 7, 2023

8:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist in sorting, gathering and recycling materials at the finish line to keep Elmwood Park clean and green!

Location

Elmwood Park

Massage Therapists

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May 7, 2023

9:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Location

Elmwood Park

Information Booth - Elmwood

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May 7, 2023

6:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

11:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

1:30 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Location

Elmwood Park

Beer Pourer - Saturday

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May 7, 2023

8:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

11:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

1:30 pm EDT - 4:30 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

4:30 pm EDT - 7:30 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

7:00 pm EDT - 10:00 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Saturday: Blue Ridge Marathon participants finish in Elmwood Park and music and beer are part of the festivities. You will primarily be serving runners until 4:00 and then at 5:00 the gates open for the ticketed concert..

Location

Elmwood Park

Fleet Feet Recovery Zone

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May 7, 2023

8:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

11:45 am EDT - 3:15 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers assist runners with foam rolling, rolling out sore muscles with massage sticks, and sanitize implements between uses.

Location

Elmwood Park

Event Breakdown

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May 7, 2023

11:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

2:00 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

These volunteers are responsible for breaking down the finish line and helping to pack up all associated equipment. We try to get Jefferson Street open as soon as possible after the last runner finishes. Must be able move quickly and move heavy road barriers. Once tasks completed at Elmwood Park, volunteers will walk to 106 Mountain Ave to finish up tasks there if necessary.

Location

Elmwood Park

Start Line/Finish Line

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May 7, 2023

5:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

These volunteers will set up the starting line and corrals, manage starting corrals, transition the Start Line to become the Finish line, then breakdown the starting line. Includes moving metal fencing, cones, signs, etc.

Location

Elmwood Park

Cone Crew

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May 7, 2023

7:00 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will walk along the first 1.25 miles of the race course behind the runners and move cones from the curb to inside the traffic lane per specific instructions given prior to race day. *The person(s) signing up for this job may also sign up to sweep one of the courses on foot if desired.*

Location

Check-in at Elmwood Park to receive maps and instructions.

Course Sweeper-10 K

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May 7, 2023

7:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

The Course Sweeper will follow the final runner in the 10K to communicate progress to headquarters. The volunteer must provide their own bicycle and be prepared to ride up and down Mill Mtn. At check-in, pick up a bib & radio.

Location

Check-in at Elmwood Park

Course Sweeper-1/2 Marathon (password)

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May 7, 2023

7:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

The volunteer will follow the last 1/2 marathon runner on bicycle and check-in regularly with headquarters to update on progress. The position requires an experienced bicycle rider. The 1/2 marathon will go up Mill Mtn. and Peakwood Dr.

Location

Check-in at Elmwood Park to receive GPS tracker.
Return GPS at end of event.

Resources Needed

GPS Tracker (provided) - 1

Course Sweeper-Marathon (password)

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May 7, 2023

7:00 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

The volunteer will follow the last marathon runner on bicycle and check-in regularly with headquarters to update on progress. The position requires an experienced bicycle rider. The marathon goes up Roanoke Mtn., Mill Mtn., and Peakwood Dr.

Location

Check-in at Elmwood Park to receive GPS tracker.
Return GPS at end of event.

Resources Needed

GPS Tracker (provided) - 1

Carilion Children's Family 1-Miler presented by Family Service of Roanoke Valley

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May 7, 2023

10:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help make the 1-mile event happen smoothly. We'll need starting line/corral marshals and course marshals at the turns.

Location

Elmwood Park

Course Breakdown

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May 7, 2023

12:30 am EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will clean race items as needed, organize, inventory, and store race materials in storage facility at 106 Mountain. NEED TO BE ABLE TO LIFT AND MOVE ITEMS THAT MAY BE HEAVY. Volunteers may also need to assist checking the course and making sure all debris is picked up, barricades moved off the road, cones moved off the road and signs, supplies, tables and watercoolers picked up and brought back to storage.

Location

Meet at 106 Mountain Ave, SW

Medical Volunteers

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You must be 21-85 years old to volunteer for this task.

May 7, 2023

6:00 am EDT - 3:15 pm EDT (At least 15 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Medical volunteers will be needed at each aid station and at the finish line. Time of assignment will vary depending on your assigned location. A pre-race briefing will occur at 6:00 am at the finish line/medical tent area. All medical volunteers must be currently certified as an EMT, Paramedic, LPN, RN, PA or MD and must submit credentials prior to race day. If not in contact with Dr. Kasmer, email credentials to: molly@blueridgeracing.net. Medical students interested in 'shadowing' please contact Dr. Kasmer at mekasmer@carilionclinic.org Time slots will vary; aid stations volunteers may finish as early as 11:00 am, whereas other later in the day may start at 9:00 am and finish closer to 3 pm. Please let us know your availability.

Location

Elmwood Park and on course at aid stations.

Slow-K Course Setup, Marshal, and Breakdown

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May 8, 2023

7:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

The Slow-K is an untimed, relaxed 5K on the Greenway. There will be mimosas, coffee, doughnuts, water for the participants. Coffee mugs will be handed out to participants at the end of the race. Volunteers will help with minimal set-up, directing runners on Greenway, handing out refreshments, and minimal clean-up. The event takes place in its entirety on the Greenway along Wiley Drive.

Location

River's Edge Sports Complex, Wiley Drive.

Slow-K Start-Finish Area Setup, Management, Breakdown

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May 7, 2023

7:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

The Slow-K is an untimed, relaxed 5K on the Greenway. There will be mimosa's, coffee, doughnuts, water for the participants. Coffee mugs will be handed out to participants at the end of the race. Volunteers will help with minimal set-up, directing runners on Greenway, handing out refreshments, and minimal clean-up. The event takes place in it's entirety on the Greenway along Wiley Drive.

Location

River's Edge Sports Complex, Wiley Drive.