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Upcoming Events



05/24 Run for the Trees 5k
05/31 The Lake Mary 5k

 

Event Calendar

VOLUNTEERS

Make a difference in the Central Florida running community by signing up to be a Track Shack Volunteer! Be a part of your favorite Track Shack running events and cheer on the thousands of athletes as they race to the finish line! All you need is the desire to have fun and the willingness to put on your running shoes, roll up your sleeves, and lend a helping hand!

 

Upcoming Track Shack Volunteer Opportunities

Date & Report Time Event
05/10/08
6:00 am
6th Annual I-Drive 5k Run
05/24/08
6:00 am
Run for the Trees 5k
07/04/08
6:00 am
July 4th Watermelon 5k

Volunteer Descriptions
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REGISTRATION
- Responsible for the “race packet pick-up” area before the race begins.
- Runners will arrive one hour before race starts to pick-up their race packet.
- Looking up the runners last name to locate their Packet & look up their ChampionChip according to their race number. (EMMI staff will assist all volunteers in this area)
- Outgoing people enjoy this placement as you are in contact with every athlete!
WATER STOPS
- Set up of tables and the filling water cups. Supplies will need to be setup before race begins - Hands-on experience of giving runners cups of water as they run by their station (swiftly).
- Volunteers in this area should expect an exciting fast pace setup inside all the race action!
COURSE MONITORS
- Volunteer will be placed on course by EMMI staff member at specific areas throughout the course route.
- Must direct runners (with the aid of cones & turn signs) in the direction they are to continue to run.
SPLIT TIMERS
- Volunteer will be placed on course at a specific mile marker (1 mile, 2mile or 3 mile.) - Must call out running times as runners pass by their mile marker station. (The volunteer will be equipped with a stopwatch for the running time.)
- Accuracy is key in this area!
CHIP RETRIEVAL (Small timing device placed on participants shoe.)
- Located behind the finish line
- Collection of ALL the runner’s chips, from the laces of their shoes. Its VERY important runners don't pass by this group of volunteers! (EMMI staff will assist the volunteers during this important process. (Runners are scored by the chips on their shoes -- without these chips we’re unable to score the runner! These volunteers are the “Registration” volunteers)
FINISH LINE
- Located at the finish line area of the race.
- Set up and break down of finish line. (i.e. scaffolding, sport fence, banner placement.
- Specific duties will be assigned race morning.
REFRESHMENTS
- Set up and break down of all: fruit, breaded item, and water/replacement drink.
- Fill water/replacement cups prior to race and during the race until it race has finished. - Check on ice levels in coolers and refill as needed. (EMMI staff will be at this area to assist volunteers)