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Ridge Run Volunteer Jobs
RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS
JOB DESCRIPTIONS & SCHEDULE
Race Day Registration
Ridge Park Gym, 2nd floor
- Report to Volunteer Check In at 6 a.m.
- Briefing for registration volunteers ONLY in the gym at 6 a.m.
- Registration opens at 6:30 a.m.
- Inform runners that applications must be complete or there is a chance their run will not be timed. Look for: race bib with name, age, gender and signatures.
- For race day registration, registration volunteers must assign a bib number and make sure the bib number is on the application.
- Accept fees and make change OR hand credit card to designated credit card processor.
- Give race number/bib and pins to participants.
- D-Tag is attached to bib. Show runners how to attach bib to their chest so tag can be read at start and finish lines.
- Provide relevant information about t-shirt pick-up, start times, course information, awards postings, etc. Refer them to maps in the vicinity.
Packet Pick-up Pre-Registered Runners
Ridge Park Gym, 2nd floor
- Report to Volunteer Check In at 6 a.m.
- Distribute to runner/walkers race number/bib. (Numbers are separated into either numeric or alpha batches). Pins are in goodie bags.
- Ask runner/walker to verify information on race number/bib.
- Provide relevant information about t-shirt pick-up, start times, course information, awards postings, etc. Refer them to maps in the vicinity.
Gear Check
Gear Check Tent is south of the Field house
- Report to Volunteer Check In at 6 a.m.
- Check in participant’s personal belongings.
- Number bags with race number found on the race bib.
- Check and match participant’s race number to return gear following race.
T-Shirt Pick-up
Ridge Park Gym, 2nd floor
- Report to Volunteer Check In at 6 a.m.
- Hand out T-shirts to registered participants either before or after race. (We prefer after.)
- Remove “T-Shirt” tab from bib to make sure one t-shirt per person.
Finish Line Water
- Report to Volunteer Check In at 6 a.m.
- Set up and stock water in coolers at finish line.
- Set up tables for serving runners as they come in.
- Keep areas clean.
Runner Refreshments
Outside Fieldhouse
- Report to Volunteer Check In at 6 a.m.
- Set up and stock food tables for serving to runners as they come in.
- Remove FOOD TAB from the bib. Only RUNNERS/WALKERS get refreshments.
- Keep areas clean.
- Distribute food and keep tables stocked.
- Runners get one of everything until everyone has been served.
Course Marshals
Marshals are posted at all intersections and turns along the racecourse
- Course Marshals can pick up their volunteer t-shirt at Ridge Park on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Arrive at your designated location on the race course at 6:45 a.m.
- Assist in making sure everyone stays on course.
- Assist in preventing cars, bikes, and spectators from entering the course.
Water Stations
- Volunteers should pick up their t-shirt at Ridge Park on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Arrive at the your water station by 7 a.m.
- Keep the water tables stocked with filled cups of water.
- Hand cups of water to runners/walkers.
- Clean up the water station and surrounding area following the race.
Lost and Found
BAPA Tent, Ridge Park
- Arrive at 7 a.m.
- Announce lost child at stage. (Lost children report to BAPA Tent.)
- Manage the lost and found.
Sponsor Liaison
- Meet and greet sponsors as they arrive on site.
- Show sponsors their location under the Sponsor/Vendor Tent
- Facilitate communication between sponsors and sponsor representative
Vendor Liaison
- Meet and greet vendors as they arrive on site
- Show vendors their location under the Sponsor/Vendor Tent
- Facilitate communication between vendors and vendor representative
Field House Liaisons
- Direct traffic inside the Ridge Park Field House.
- Answer questions and direct runner/walkers to the Start Line
Pre-Course Set Up/Check
- Check in Course Marshals at their respective corners.
- Drive course to ensure barricades are set up.
Volunteer Check In
Ridge Park, 1st floor
- Sign in volunteers and make sure they have received information about their duties.
- Verify/obtain email addresses.
- Answer any questions the volunteer may have.
- Distribute volunteer T-shirts.