Frederick Summer Solstice 8K

Distribute bibs and shirts to runners who have pre-registered and register new runners. Tasks include bib preparation, cashier/manage fees, and shirt distribution. **This task would allow runners who are interested in volunteering to run the race as well!

Welcome runners and direct to the correct line for bib/shirt pickup.

Prep and distribute race bibs and t-shirts to pre-registered runners.
**This task would allow runners who are interested in volunteering to run the race as well!

Meet Course Marshals at the race venue, distribute assignments and instructions, and direct course marshals into position.

Meet up with Course Marshal Lead to receive assignment and instructions. Proceed to assigned location to direct and cheer runners along the course.

Supervise parking volunteers

Direct traffic to designated parking locations. Direct traffic in and out of parking areas to maintain flow.

Lead front runners along the race course

Stay with the last runner throughout the race. Alert water stop volunteers, traffic control, and course marshals that there are no other runners. Encourage runners at the "back of the pack"!

Racine Multisports is marking the course this year, but FSRC is supplying the traffic cones. We need someone with a truck to pick up the cones from the FSRC storage unit and deliver them to the race venue and then return them to storage after the race.
The timing is somewhat flexible - it's even possible that the cones could be dropped off on Friday if that helps. We just need to make sure that they are onsite by Saturday late afternoon and removed from the race venue Saturday night after the race.

Truck - 1+

Prior to the race, verify runners' age (21 or older) and give them their beer bracelet.

Check IDs and provide wristbands

Must hold a current Frederick County Alcohol Awareness Training certificate or be willing to take the online class. FSRC will pay the fee for the training.
Serve beer and maintain taps

Work on the beer team, checking wristbands, pouring beer, and circulating in the beer garden watching for violations (drinking without wristband, not wearing masks, or not observing social distancing rules).

Pickup the water stop supplies from the race venue and deliver to the three water stops ahead of the race. Pickup the leftover supplies and trash at the end and bring it back to the race venue.

During the race, be available to shuttle supplies between water stops if there are issues with availability.

Set up water station and supervise distribution of water to runners.
Clean up area at the completion of the race.

Volunteers will set up and take down the water station at Glade Elementary School, and hand out water to runners. Registered volunteers must be 16 or older. Younger volunteers are welcome to accompany registered volunteers.

Set up water station and supervise distribution of water to runners.
Clean up water station after the completion of the race.

Volunteers will set up and take down the water stop at Heritage Farm Park, and hand out water to runners. Registered volunteers must be 16 or older. Younger volunteers are welcome to accompany registered volunteers.

Set up water station and supervise distribution of water to runners.
Clean up water station after the completion of the race.

Volunteers will set up and take down the water stations, and hand out water to runners. Registered volunteers must be 16 or older. Younger volunteers are welcome to accompany registered volunteers.

Prepare/Setup finish line with bottled water, food, and cooling towels, then distribute to runners after they cross the finish line. After last runner comes through, tear down the setup and return items to the Activities building and celebration area.
One volunteer with a pickup truck would be really useful for setup/teardown.

Organize and monitor awards table. Distribute awards as directed by race director

Put out yard signs that warn residents of upcoming road closures

Set up tables and chairs, signs and banners, beer garden fencing, and other materials at race site. Help the distributor to park the beer trailer. **This task would allow runners who are interested in volunteering to run the race as well!

Tear down and store signage and banner, tables, beer garden fencing and other materials. Do final collection and disposal of trash from barrels. **This task would allow runners who are interested in volunteering to run the race as well!

take photos of runners, volunteers, sponsors, awards and the "action" at the race venue and after-party

take photos of runners along the course throughout the race

Take photos of the race start and as many runners as possible as they cross the finish line.

Organize, guide, and assist sponsors in setting up and throughout the race as needed

Outgoing person needed to make announcements before, during, and after the race, and to provide play-by-play updates throughout.

Sing the National Anthem at the start of the race