Volunteers are needed to
help make the Festival of
Races memorable for the
runners. You will
experience all the
excitement and fun of
participating in a a running
event without taking a
running step! The success of
a race depends on the
volunteers! Your help is
greatly needed and
appreciated by the runners
and all involved with the
race.
If you are is interested in volunteering, please
contact the Race Director, Monique Johnson at 402-925-1956
or Email Race Director
Volunteers will be needed for the
following:
Spirit Team
We need lots of Spirit Teams to cheer the
runners on in order to make the Festival
memorable. Anyone can form a team – family and
friends of runners, businesses, churches, youth
groups, bands, cheer and dance squads, and other
groups are all welcome – we want to share the
spirit of our community with the runners.
Runners will vote for their favorite Spirit
Team. Spirit Teams must be registered with the
Race Director to be considered for the
competition.
Volunteer at Packet
Pickup Help is
needed with handing out
packets to participants as
they check in. We have two
days/times/locations
available to choose from.
a. Saturday, May 25th from
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the
Atkinson Presbyterian Church
b. Sunday, May 26th from
5:30 AM to 7:30 AM at 1st
Tech
Volunteer at an
aid station. What is an aid station?
The aid stations, consisting of 12-15 people,
provide water, snacks and first aid to the
runners. The aid stations are spaced about 2
miles apart for each of the courses. In total,
there are 4 aid stations for the half marathon.
Each aid station is encouraged to create a fun theme
for the aid station,
decorate the aid station,
cheer on runners and implement creative ways of getting
the runners' attention.
Each station will be
equipped with Powerade,
cups, garbage bags, first
aid bags, water jugs and
tables (a few aid stations
will have snacks). We need
two adult supervisors per
aid station. Volunteers need
to provide shade and chairs.
We expect you to have fun
and cheer runners on! Feel
free to play music,
decorate, and use water guns
to cool down runners!
Can a group provide an aid station?
Yes, a group formed by a business, club or
organization can sponsor an aid station and
provide volunteers for aid stations. Get
attention for your business, club or
organization on the race course, and possibly in
the local media.
We provide you with detailed instructions and
assistance on how to set up and operate the aid
station.
What would a
marathon be without aid
stations?
Aid station personnel
also inspire and
motivate the runners.
Having a well-operated,
enthusiastic aid station
contributes to the
runner's experience and
success. While the
accomplishment of
running a marathon can
shape personal lives in
tremendous ways, it is
also a rewarding
experience for the aid
station staff.
Theme examples:
- Hawaiian
- St. Patty's Day
- Rock n Roll
- Disney
- West Holt
Huskies
- Pirate
- Hay Days
- Christmas in May
Aide Station
Assignments
Aide Station #1 (Out in
the Country):
Available
Aide Station #2 (Mill
Race Park):
West Holt Medical
Services
Aide Station #3 (Finish
Line):
The Tri-County Bank |
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Volunteer for Traffic
Control
Help is needed at various
locations of the race course
to help direct runners and
traffic.
Sunday, May 26th from
6:30 AM – noon. Meet
at the parking lot that is
north of Ogdens Hardware at
6:30 am for an instructional
meeting with Chief Larby.
Your location assignment
will be announced and
security vests will be
provided. You will need to
be stationed at your
assignment by 7:15 am.
Volunteer
at the
Start/Finish
Line
Help is
needed
at the
starting
line to
help
direct
runners,
serve
water
and
food,
answers
questions,
etc.
Help is
needed
the
finish
line to
time
runners,
hand out
water/food,
help
direct
runners
to aid,
etc.
a.
Sunday,
May 26th
from
5:30 AM
– 8:30
AM.
b.
Sunday,
May 26th
from
8:30 AM
– 12:30
PM.
Volunteer
Entertainment Along the
Course We are looking
for bands and musicians to
perform along the course
too!
Bag check: Take gear bags from participants at the start, take them to the bag check area and return them to the participant at the finish.
Set-Up: We need volunteers to help set-up the course Start and Finish areas before the race start. This requires early arrival at 5:30 AM.
Tear-Down and Clean Up: We need volunteers to help tear down course and clean up areas when race is finished. Approximately 12:30 PM
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