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2026 CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life 5 Mile Run/ 2.5 Mile Walk

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Registration/Finish Line

Same Day Registration- Setup and Participant Registration High Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Location

Registration

Valuables Check In- Setup and Item Check In High Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Tag and secure participant valuables that they would like held during the race for pickup afterwards (phones, clothing, packets, etc). At least 1 person must remain with items at all times.

Location

Registration

General Registration Area & Finish Line Setup High Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

5:30 AM-7:00AM Set up the racer courtesy station with donated snacks and beverages, first aid kits, sunscreen, dog treats, etc. Assist volunteer coordinator in setting up the volunteer coordinators station with materials packets for each job, shirts, etc. Assist volunteer coordinator in setting up the volunteer courtesy station with snacks/beverages, sunscreen, etc. Assist with any other registration area setup needs.

7:00am-8:30AM Set up finish line selfie station, water station, medal/ticket hand out station, trash cans/bags in place, etc.

Location

Registration-->Finish Line

Volunteer Check In Station Setup High Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Setup volunteer coordinator station with all materials ready for volunteers to pick up as needed for their assignments, volunteer shirts, directional material to stations, etc.

Location

Registration

Registration Area Signage Setup High Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Hang sponsor banners in and around registration area and finish line prior to registration opening.

Location

Registration

Volunteer Coordinator High Priority

April 20, 2026

Details

Assist race director in months leading up to and day of race coordinating assignments, communications, supplies, stewardship, and day of management of all volunteers. Assist race director in recruiting additional volunteers as needed.

Location

Everywhere

Preregistered Participant Check In (A-M) & Finish Line Selfie Station Helper

June 6, 2026

Details

6:30AM- 8:15AM Check in preregistered participants upon arrival and hand out participant packets.

8:15AM-11:30 Encourage use of selfie frames and photo ops with inflatable colon. Assist participants with pictures.

Location

Registration-->Finish Line

Preregistered Packet Pickup Runner (A-M) & Medal/Vendor Ticket Handout High Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

6:30AM-8:15AM Assist registration check in with sorting and handing out preregistered participant packets.

8:15AM- 10:30 Hand out medals and vendor tickets to participants as they cross the finish line.

Location

Registration-->Finish Line

Preregistered Participant Check In (N-Z) & Finish Line Water Station High Priority

June 6, 2026

Details

6:30AM- 8:00AM Check in preregistered participants upon arrival and hand out participant packets.

8:00AM- 10:30AM Have water filled and ready to hand to participants as they come through. breakdown of supplies following race.

Location

Registration-->Finish Line

Preregistered Participant Packet Pickup Runner (N-Z) & Course Lane Director- Finish Line High Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

6:30-8:15AM Assist registration check in with sorting and handing out preregistered participant packets.

8:15AM- 10:30AM As runners begin to return from Spring Hill Cemetery, we want to make sure that the walkers are clear of their path. Volunteers will hold signage, and LOUDLY let walkers know to go to the right, and runners should go to the left as everyone begins approaching the finish line. Also ensuring participants head down the hill vs down the blvd.

Location

Registration-->Finish Line

Volunteer & Vendor Liasons & Course Lane Director- Finish Line High Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

6:30AM- 8:30AM Welcome participants, volunteers, and vendors upon arrival, direct to registration, assigned locations, assist with any directional questions/needs they may have, etc.

8:30AM-10:30AM As runners begin to return from Spring Hill Cemetery, we want to make sure that the walkers are clear of their path. Volunteers will hold signage, and LOUDLY let walkers know to go to the right, and runners should go to the left as everyone begins approaching the finish line. Also ensuring participants head down the hill vs down the blvd.

Location

Registration-->Finish Line

Cancer Center Handout Table & Finish Line Tear Down Medium Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Hand out educational and marketing material for CAMC Cancer Center at finish line area post race before and during awards. Help tear down all supplies and clean up finish line area following the awards and race festivities.

Location

Finish Line

Tear Down- Registration Area & General Cleanup Medium Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Break down all tables, tents, chairs, signage, supplies, etc and load into van post race.

Location

Registration

Course Setup/Teardown

Course Signage/Markers Setup High Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Location

Entire Course

Course Traffic/Lane Directors

Course Lane Director- Virginia & Court Streets High Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

As runners begin to return from Spring Hill Cemetery, we want to make sure that the walkers are clear of their path. Volunteers will hold signage, and LOUDLY let walkers know to go to the right, and runners should go to the left as everyone begins approaching the finish line.

*Volunteers will be provided with Runners Left/Walkers Right Signage

Location

Intersection of Virginia & Court Streets

Course Lane Director- Quarrier & Court High Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

As runners begin to return from Spring Hill Cemetery, we want to make sure that the walkers are clear of their path. Volunteers will hold signage, and LOUDLY let walkers know to go to the right, and runners should go to the left as everyone begins approaching the finish line.

*Volunteers will be provided with Runners Left/Walkers Right Signage

Location

Intersection of Quarrier and Court Streets

Course Lane Director- Front of Mall (Court Street on Outback Side) High Priority

June 6, 2026

Details

As runners begin to return from Spring Hill Cemetery, we want to make sure that the walkers are clear of their path. Volunteers will hold signage, and LOUDLY let walkers know to go to the right, and runners should go to the left as everyone begins approaching the finish line.

*Volunteers will be provided with Runners Left/Walkers Right Signage

Location

Front of Mall (Court Street on Outback Side)

Course Lane Director- Washington and Court Street High Priority

June 6, 2026

Details

As runners begin to return from Spring Hill Cemetery, we want to make sure that the walkers are clear of their path. Volunteers will hold signage, and LOUDLY let walkers know to go to the right, and runners should go to the left as everyone begins approaching the finish line.

*Volunteers will be provided with Runners Left/Walkers Right Signage

Location

Intersection of Washington and Court Streets

6/5 Pre Race Packet Pickup

6/5 Pre Race Packet Pick Up Setup High Priority

June 5, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Setup tents, tables, chairs, preregistered packet totes, etc.

Location

CAMC Cancer Center Parking Lot

6/5 Pre Race Packet Pickup- Participant Check In A-M High Priority

June 5, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Check in preregistered participants upon arrival and hand out participant packets.

Location

CAMC Cancer Center Parking Lot

6/5 Pre Race Packet Pick Up- Packet Runner A-M High Priority

June 5, 2026

Details

Assist registration check in with sorting and handing out preregistered participant packets.

Location

CAMC Cancer Center Parking Lot

6/5 Pre Race Packet Pickup- Participant Check In N-Z High Priority

June 5, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Check in preregistered participants upon arrival and hand out participant packets.

Location

CAMC Cancer Center Parking Lot

6/5 Pre Race Packet Pick Up- Packet Runner N-Z High Priority

June 5, 2026

Details

Assist registration check in with sorting and handing out preregistered participant packets.

Location

CAMC Cancer Center Parking Lot

6/5 Pre Race In Person Registration High Priority

June 5, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Register any participants interested in signing up in person and handing out packets/noting needed shirts if not available.

Location

CAMC Cancer Center Parking Lot

Water Stations

Farnsworth Water Station High Priority

June 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Setup water station with tent, tables, chairs, coolers, etc. Hand out water to participants as they pass the station during the race. Tear down station and wait for pick up of supplies from van.

Location

Farnsworth Dr. Triangle

Cemetery Hill Water Station High Priority

June 6, 2026

Details

Setup water station with tent, tables, chairs, coolers, cups, water, etc. Hand out water to participants as they pass the station during the race. Tear down station and wait for pick up of supplies from van.

Location

Front of Cemetery

Boulevard Water Station Medium Priority

June 6, 2026

Details

Setup water station with tent, tables, chairs, coolers, cups, water, etc. Hand out water to participants as they pass the station during the race. Tear down station and wait for pick up of supplies from van.

Location

Kanawha Blvd

Course Cheerleaders

Course Cheerleaders- Farnsworth Triangle Low Priority

June 6, 2026

Details

Encourage participants as they pass with cheering, music, use of pom poms, air horns, cow bells- energy and positivity- whatever you have to let the participants know they are doing a great job!

Location

Farnsworth Triangle

Course Cheerleaders- Piedmont/I-77 Bridge Low Priority

June 6, 2026

Details

Encourage participants as they pass with cheering, music, use of pom poms, air horns, cow bells- energy and positivity- whatever you have to let the participants know they are doing a great job!

Location

Piedmont/I-77 Bridge

Course Cheerleaders- Spring Hill Cemetery- Back of Loop Low Priority

June 6, 2026

Details

Encourage participants as they pass with cheering, music, use of pom poms, air horns, cow bells- energy and positivity- whatever you have to let the participants know they are doing a great job!

Location

Spring Hill Cemetery- Back of Loop

Course Cheerleaders- Washington and Court Low Priority

June 6, 2026

Details

Encourage participants as they pass with cheering, music, use of pom poms, air horns, cow bells- energy and positivity- whatever you have to let the participants know they are doing a great job!

Location

Washington and Court

Floaters

Greatest Need Volunteer High Priority

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Greatest Need Volunteers agree to be placed wherever the greatest need of the race is based on the responsiveness of volunteers. They will be a floater for the Volunteer Coordinator. This assignment can be chosen standalone or in conjunction with another assignment letting us know that before or after your chose shift you agree to be placed wherever is needed after all responses to volunteer sign ups are in.
**Please note that the shift time says 6am-noon, but will vary based on need. **

Location

Will vary based on need

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