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31st Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series | Lakeland, FL

Lake Hollingsworth
Lakeland, FL 33803 US

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Customer Service

Packet Pick Up

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

June 12, 2026

June 13, 2026

July 10, 2026

July 11, 2026

August 7, 2026

August 8, 2026

Details

Help distribute bibs and shirts (August only).

Location

Friday
Cleveland Heights Golf Clubhouse

Saturdays
Boat Parking Area
Lake Hollingsworth Park
929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr

Watermelon Crew

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

June 13, 2026

July 11, 2026

August 8, 2026

Details

Let's face it - this race series is all about the watermelon! The watermelon crew needs to be comfortable lifting melons and using a knife safely.

Location

Lake Hollingsworth Park Parking

Shirt Distribution

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

August 7, 2026

August 8, 2026

Details

Need to be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Shirts will be sorted by gender & size.

Volunteers for LRC events must be at least 18 years of age unless they are under the supervision of their parent/guardian. Volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do as a club, and we want to foster that spirit of giving back among the youth of our community. There are opportunities for minors to assist and earn service hours at our races with their parents/guardians. Please contact races@lakelandrunnersclub.org to coordinate these assignments.

Location

Friday
Cleveland Heights Golf Clubhouse

Saturdays
Boat Parking Area
Lake Hollingsworth Park
929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr

Post Race Shirt Exchange

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

August 8, 2026

Details

Relocate shirt distribution location to shirt exchange location and exchange shirts based on availability. Pack up remaining shirts for storage at end of shift.

Location

Lake Hollingsworth Park Parking

Finish Area - Support Post Race Amenities

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

June 13, 2026

July 11, 2026

August 8, 2026

Details

Be the first to greet the runners when they finish their journey as they cross the finish line. Keep runners moving, get them some water, and distribute finisher medals.

2 volunteers to keep runners moving and out of traffic, 3 volunteers for medals, and 4 volunteers to assist with water and trash (2 volunteers will transition from the start corrals after the race starts to assist)

Volunteers for LRC events must be at least 18 years of age unless they are under the supervision of their parent/guardian. Volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do as a club, and we want to foster that spirit of giving back among the youth of our community. There are opportunities for minors to assist and earn service hours at our races with their parents/guardians. Please contact races@lakelandrunnersclub.org to coordinate these assignments.

Location

Lake Hollingsworth Park Parking

Cheer & Safety

Course Monitor - Corrals & Start Line

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

June 13, 2026

July 11, 2026

August 8, 2026

Details

This group helps our runners get on their way safely - they may need assistance finding the start or their corral.

Volunteers for LRC events must be at least 18 years of age unless they are under the supervision of their parent/guardian. Volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do as a club, and we want to foster that spirit of giving back among the youth of our community. There are opportunities for minors to assist and earn service hours at our races with their parents/guardians. Please contact races@lakelandrunnersclub.org to coordinate these assignments.

Location

Lake Hollingsworth Dr & Nevada
Lake Hollingsworth Dr & Hollingsworth Hills
Lake Hollingsworth Dr & Jonila (set up crew #4)
Lake Hollingsworth Dr & Brandon

Lake Hollingsworth Dr & Derbyshire
Lake Hollingsworth Dr & Buckingham
Lake Hollingsworth Dr @ Cleveland Heights

Course Monitors - Hill Streets & Path Closed

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

June 13, 2026

July 11, 2026

August 8, 2026

Details

Be the eyes and ears on the course for the race, and make sure that the participants all stay on course!!

Volunteers for LRC events must be at least 18 years of age unless they are under the supervision of their parent/guardian. Volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do as a club, and we want to foster that spirit of giving back among the youth of our community. There are opportunities for minors to assist and earn service hours at our races with their parents/guardians. Please contact races@lakelandrunnersclub.org to coordinate these assignments.

Location

Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Coventry
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Fairmont
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Beacon
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Minnehaha Trail
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Eunice Rd
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Morningside Dr
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Miramar Rd
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Maxwell
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & E. Belvedere St
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Patten Heights
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Hibriten Way
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Palmola St
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Ingraham
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Crystal Lake Drive
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Collins

Course Marshall - Mile 1.25 Transition at Success

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

June 13, 2026

July 11, 2026

August 8, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Location

Course - Success & Lake Hollingsworth Drive

Water Stop

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

June 13, 2026

July 11, 2026

August 8, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Join the fun out at the water stop! LRC will provide all supplies.

Volunteers for LRC events must be at least 18 years of age unless they are under the supervision of their parent/guardian. Volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do as a club, and we want to foster that spirit of giving back among the youth of our community. There are opportunities for minors to assist and earn service hours at our races with their parents/guardians. Please contact races@lakelandrunnersclub.org to coordinate these assignments.

Course Sweeper

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

June 13, 2026

July 11, 2026

August 8, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You are the hero that makes sure the last runner or walker isn't last! Your task is to keep runners safe, moving forward, and happy from start to finish.

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