Packet Pick-Up Day 1 High Priority

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November 24, 2026

10:45 am CST - 1:45 pm CST (Full)

1:30 pm CST - 4:30 pm CST (At least 3 more needed)

4:15 pm CST - 7:15 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED A SMART PHONE for this shift. Help runners pick up their bibs, shirts, and swag. Volunteers will look up bibs at check-in, hand out shirts by size, and help with registration questions. The first shift helps set up and the last shift helps pack up. Location to be announced.

Location

TBD

Packet Pick-Up Day 2 High Priority

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November 25, 2026

10:45 am CST - 1:45 pm CST (At least 3 more needed)

1:30 pm CST - 4:30 pm CST (At least 3 more needed)

4:15 pm CST - 7:15 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED A SMART PHONE for this shift. Help runners pick up their bibs, shirts, and swag. Volunteers will look up bibs at check-in, hand out shirts by size, and help with registration questions. The first shift helps set up and the last shift helps pack up. Location to be announced.

Location

TBD

Setup Crew

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November 26, 2026

5:30 am CST - 7:30 am CST (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Set up tents, tables, barricades, signage, and the finish chute before runners arrive. Closed-toe shoes and layers recommended.

Location

Start/finish area

Parking & Traffic - Wave 1

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 26, 2026

5:30 am CST - 8:30 am CST (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Direct cars and pedestrians into parking and keep walkways clear during the busy runner arrival window. Bright or reflective clothing recommended.

Location

Parking areas

Parking & Traffic - Wave 2

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 26, 2026

8:30 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Direct festival visitors into parking and watch pedestrian crossings. Bright or reflective clothing recommended.

Location

Parking areas

Teardown Crew

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November 26, 2026

11:00 am CST - 12:30 pm CST (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Break down tents, tables, barricades, and signage after the festival closes. Closed-toe shoes recommended.

Location

Start/finish and market area

Check-In & Packet Pickup High Priority

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November 26, 2026

6:00 am CST - 7:30 am CST (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Check in runners, hand out bibs and packets, and help with race-day registration. Lines build quickly before the 7:30 AM 10K start. Runners who couldn't make it to packet pickup the previous two days will need their bib/packet on the morning of the race.

Location

Registration tent

Start Line Crew

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November 26, 2026

6:45 am CST - 8:15 am CST (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Guide runners into place at the start, hold pace and corral signs, and help stagger the 10K (7:30 AM) and 5K (7:50 AM) starts.

Location

Start line

Lap 2 / Finish Split High Priority

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November 26, 2026

7:00 am CST - 9:15 am CST (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Direct 10K runners onto their second lap and 5K runners into the finish chute. Hold cones and large signs and keep the two flows separate.

Location

Near start/finish area

Course Marshals High Priority

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 26, 2026

6:45 am CST - 9:15 am CST (At least 12 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Stand at an assigned turn or intersection, point runners the right way, and keep the course clear. 10K runners run the same loop twice. Bring water for yourself.

Location

Along the course (post assigned at check-in)

Water Station A (Outbound) High Priority

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November 26, 2026

6:15 am CST - 9:15 am CST (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Fill and hand out cups of water and fuel to runners heading out. Stations get busy because 10K runners pass multiple times.

Location

Water station intersection

Water Station B (Inbound) High Priority

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November 26, 2026

6:15 am CST - 9:15 am CST (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Fill and hand out cups of water and fuel to runners coming back. Stations get busy because 10K runners pass multiple times.

Location

Water station intersection

Cup Restock & Runners

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November 26, 2026

6:15 am CST - 9:15 am CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Keep both water stations stocked with filled cups and supplies and clear used cups from the area around the tables.

Location

Water station intersection

Finish Chute & Timing Assist

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November 26, 2026

7:30 am CST - 9:15 am CST (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Keep runners moving through the finish chute in order and help the timing team. Finishers can arrive quickly, especially from the 5K.

Location

Finish line

Finisher Area

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November 26, 2026

7:45 am CST - 9:15 am CST (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Hand out finisher items, water, and snacks and help runners find the festival.

Location

Finish area

Kids 1K Field Crew

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November 26, 2026

8:15 am CST - 9:30 am CST (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Set up the field course, line up kids for the 9:00 AM start, help families, and cheer finishers in before the 9:30 AM awards ceremony.

Location

Kids 1K field

Vendor Coordinators High Priority

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 26, 2026

5:30 am CST - 7:00 am CST (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Greet vendors, direct them to their assigned spots, and make sure vehicles are out of the market area before the 6:45 AM closure.

Location

Market area entrance

Market Entry / Barricade

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 26, 2026

6:15 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Hold the vehicle closure at market entrances, direct late vendors, and keep pedestrians safe during the festival.

Location

Market entrances

Info Booth - Morning

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November 26, 2026

6:45 am CST - 9:00 am CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Answer questions, handle lost and found, and point people toward the start, finish, restrooms, and festival.

Location

Info booth

Info Booth - Late Morning

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November 26, 2026

9:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Answer questions from festival visitors and families, handle lost and found, and direct people to the 9:30 AM awards ceremony.

Location

Info booth

Stage & Emcee Support

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November 26, 2026

6:45 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Support the emcee, help set up the stage, share announcements, and assist with the 9:30 AM awards ceremony.

Location

Festival stage

Vendor Load-Out

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November 26, 2026

10:45 am CST - 12:15 pm CST (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help clear walkways and guide vendors out safely as the festival ends. Vehicles re-enter the market area only when volunteers give the all clear.

Location

Market area