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Aid Station Lead

Aid Station Lead - CPT High Priority

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

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Responsible for the overall operation of this aid station, including being the point of contact and also for recruiting and managing the volunteers to help at the aid station. Duties will be to prepare and distribute the drinks and nutrition to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed.

A minimum of 2 people are suggested for this aid station with presence needed between 8:30 & 10am.

Location

Near the 5k Turnaround on Columbia Park Trail. Exact location provided later.

Aid Station Lead - Edison Ramp High Priority

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

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Responsible for the overall operation of this aid station, including being the point of contact and also for recruiting and managing the volunteers to help at the aid station. Duties will be to prepare and distribute the drinks and nutrition to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed.

A minimum of 3 people are suggested for this aid station with presence needed between 7:15am & 12:45pm.

Location

Near the boat launch at Columbia Park Trail and Edison. Exact location provided later.

Aid Station Lead - Wye Park High Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsible for the overall operation of this aid station, including being the point of contact and also for recruiting and managing the volunteers to help at the aid station. Duties will be to prepare and distribute the drinks and nutrition to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed.

A minimum of 3 people are suggested for this aid station with presence needed between 7:20am & 12:00pm.

Location

Near the Bateman Island boat ramp (mudhole). Exact location provided later.

Aid Station Lead - 182 Path High Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsible for the overall operation of this aid station, including being the point of contact and also for recruiting and managing the volunteers to help at the aid station. Duties will be to prepare and distribute the drinks and nutrition to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed.

A minimum of 4 people are suggested for this aid station with presence needed between 7:30am & 11:00am.

Location

At the half marathon turnaround, on the bike path next to I-182.

Aid Station Lead - Bradley Blvd High Priority

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

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Responsible for the overall operation of this aid station, including being the point of contact and also for recruiting and managing the volunteers to help at the aid station. Duties will be to prepare and distribute the drinks and nutrition to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed. This is a relay transition, so the aid station will provide any needed instructions to participants.

A minimum of 4 people are suggested for this aid station with presence needed between 7:45am & 11:00am.

Location

On the bike path next to Bradley Blvd trailhead parking.

Aid Station Lead - River Road High Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsible for the overall operation of this aid station, including being the point of contact and also for recruiting and managing the volunteers to help at the aid station. Duties will be to prepare and distribute the drinks and nutrition to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed.

A minimum of 4 people are suggested for this aid station with presence needed between 8:00am & 10:15am.

Location

Where the bike path reaches River Road in Richland, at the marathon turnaround

Aid Station Lead - Court Street High Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsible for the overall operation of this aid station, including being the point of contact and also for recruiting and managing the volunteers to help at the aid station. Duties will be to prepare and distribute the drinks and nutrition to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed.

A minimum of 3 people are suggested for this aid station with presence needed between 8:15am & 11:00am.

Location

Under the I-182 bridge on Court Street

Aid Station Lead - Chiawana Park High Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsible for the overall operation of this aid station, including being the point of contact and also for recruiting and managing the volunteers to help at the aid station. Duties will be to prepare and distribute the drinks and nutrition to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed. Provide assistance with relay transition

A minimum of 4 people are suggested for this aid station with presence needed between 8:25am & 11:15am.

Location

In Chiawana Park along the bike path

Aid Station Lead - Road 68 High Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsible for the overall operation of this aid station, including being the point of contact and also for recruiting and managing the volunteers to help at the aid station. Duties will be to prepare and distribute the drinks and nutrition to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed.

A minimum of 3 people are suggested for this aid station with presence needed between 8:45am & 11:45am.

Location

Along the bike path in Pasco near Road 68

Aid Station Lead - Wade Park High Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsible for the overall operation of this aid station, including being the point of contact and also for recruiting and managing the volunteers to help at the aid station. Duties will be to prepare and distribute the drinks and nutrition to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed. Provide assistance with relay transition

A minimum of 4 people are suggested for this aid station with presence needed between 9:00am & 12:20pm.

Location

Along the bike path neat Road 39

Aid Station Lead - Cable Bridge High Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsible for the overall operation of this aid station, including being the point of contact and also for recruiting and managing the volunteers to help at the aid station. Duties will be to prepare and distribute the drinks and nutrition to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed.

A minimum of 3 people are suggested for this aid station with presence needed between 9:00am & 1:00pm.

Location

Near the intersection of River St and 9th avenue, next to the Cable Bridge in Pasco.

Aid Station Lead - Clover Island High Priority

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

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Responsible for the overall operation of this aid station, including being the point of contact and also for recruiting and managing the volunteers to help at the aid station. Duties will be to prepare and distribute the drinks and nutrition to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed.

A minimum of 4 people are suggested for this aid station with presence needed between 9:15am & 1:45pm.

Location

On Clover Island at the Marathon Turnaround

Lead Cyclist

Marathon Lead Cyclist Medium Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Stay with the lead runner (Marathon or Relay) and ensure they have a clear path ahead of them. May involve gentle persuasion to have oblivious dog walkers stay to the right. Must have excellent knowledge of the course.
7:15am - 10:30am.

Half Marathon Lead Cyclist Medium Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Stay with the lead runner (Half Marathon) and ensure they have a clear path ahead of them. May involve gentle persuasion to have oblivious dog walkers stay to the right. Must have excellent knowledge of the course.
8:15am - 10:00am.

5K Lead Cyclist Medium Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Stay with the lead runner (5K) and ensure they have a clear path ahead of them. May involve gentle persuasion to have oblivious dog walkers stay to the right. Must have excellent knowledge of the course.
8:45am - 9:30am.

Registration and Check-In

Friday Registration and Packet Pickup Medium Priority

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Check in participants and process new registrations. This will be for Friday afternoon from 12 - 6pm. Shifts available as needed.

Location

Runners Soul

Saturday Check-In and Registration Low Priority

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Check in participants and process new registrations. This will be for Saturday morning from 6-9am

Setup & Cleanup

Friday Course Setup Medium Priority

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Place cones and signs out along the course. Friday from 7pm - 10pm.

Saturday Setup High Priority

At least 14 more volunteers needed.

Details

Assist in setting up the start/finish area and/or aid stations. 4:30am - 7am

Cleanup Medium Priority

At least 8 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsibilities will be to assist in taking down and packing up the start/finish area and various aid stations. This will include moving and handling tables, chairs, canopies, ice chests, storage bins, traffic cones, etc. 9am - 4pm (shifts available as needed)

Other Tasks

Parking Attendant High Priority

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

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Guide vehicles to an open spot in the grass parking area. 5:30am - 9am

Course Marshall High Priority

At least 26 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsibilities will be to provide directions to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed. 7:30-2pm (actual time varies by position)

Location

TBD

Traffic Control High Priority

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

At least 14 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsibilities will be to stop traffic at intersections to allow participants to pass through, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed. 7:30-2pm (actual time varies by position)

Location

TBD

Finish Line Announcer Low Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Utilize race provided PA system to play music and make announcements as needed and requested by race staff. Will provide sponsor acknowledgments, announcing of finishing participants, and other tasks. 7:00am - 2:30pm (shifts available as needed)

Finish Line Medium Priority

At least 7 more volunteers needed.

Details

Distribute finisher awards, prizes, and food to participants after they have finished. 9am - 2pm (shifts available as needed)

Marathon Sweep Medium Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsibilities will be to follow the last participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed. Additional duties include picking up course markings and having a great time at the back of the pack. 8:30am - 2:30pm Free entry available if desired.

Half Marathon Sweep Medium Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsibilities will be to follow the last participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed. Additional duties include picking up course markings and having a great time at the back of the pack. 9:00am - 2:30pm Free entry available if desired.

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