VOLUNTEER
To volunteer, click on the button below. You will be directed to our VolunteerLocal page where you can select the job and the shift you want:
All volunteers will receive a T-shirt or hat or other race goodies as a thank you. We also offer a complimentary entry to a future event for a full day's volunteer assistance. Any of these positions could be staffed by an organized volunteer group (High School team or NMU team for example), which may receive a donation for extended dedicated service.
JOBS AVAILABLE
Friday
5K AND 1-MILE KIDS RACES
Forestville Trailhead
Saturday
PARKING/RACE PREPARATION
Forestville Trailhead
AID STATIONS
Various locations
MEDICAL STAFF
Various locations
CROSSING GUARDS
CR550
RACER TRACKING
Various locations
POST-RACE PARTY AND CLEANUP
Forestville Trailhead
Sunday
CLEANUP
Forestville Trailhead
5K AND 1-MILE KIDS RACES
Forestville Trailhead
- Assist with race number handout and waiver signing
- Assist with T-shirt distribution
- Assist with questions and concerns and help on the race course
- Assist with post-race food and drink
Saturday
PARKING/RACE PREPARATION
Forestville Trailhead
- Welcome and assist racers in orderly parking
- Answer questions and direct racers
- Assist with Start Line assembly
- Assist with passing out timing chips
- Assist with setting up fencing and banners
- Assist with PA system, hang the American flag, play music
AID STATIONS
Various locations
- Assist Aid Station Captain in duties of a safe, reliable aid station
- Assist racers with refilling fluids and finding foods
- Assist racers with drop bags, if aid station has racer's bags
- Assist in set up and take down of tents, tables, chairs, food and drinks
- Assist in basic first aid or manage medical situations by calling 911
- Assist in racer tracking by writing down racer bib numbers
MEDICAL STAFF
Various locations
- MT50 is requesting volunteers as medical staff for our race aid stations.
- Medical would include a licensed or certified doctor, advanced practice provider, physical therapist/PTA, EMT, athletic trainer, or nurse.
CROSSING GUARDS
CR550
- Sugarloaf Parking Lot
- 1 mile North of Little Presque Isle
RACER TRACKING
Various locations
- Track each and every racer passing through aid stations
- Locate, read, and write down race bib numbers
- Assist HAM Radio Operators in relaying racer tracking information
POST-RACE PARTY AND CLEANUP
Forestville Trailhead
- Finish Line Support (work the age group award tent and ensure runners know to pick up their awards and support the Race Director in handing out finisher medals/directing people to post-race food, and directing racers to Superior Timing)
- Welcome and assist racers with food and drink (serving food to runners, letting them know the food options, etc.)
- Manage trash and messes around the building and grounds
- Check port-a-potties if need to be cleaned or need toilet paper
Sunday
CLEANUP
Forestville Trailhead