Dam Site Run – Volunteers

In an emergency, call 911.  To reach the race director (Eric Arndt), call or text 309-838-9468.

Thank you for volunteering at the Dam Site Run!  We could not have a safe and successful race without you.

 

Key things to know:

·         Half Marathon starts at 7:30.

·         Course Closes at 10:50.

·         Four Loops.  Athletes are completing the same course 4 times.

 

Aid Station (Near Start/Finish Line)

·         Report to Start/Finish Line (Black Locust Beach within Moraine View Park)

·         Athletes will pass this area FOUR times during the race (including once immediately at the start).

·         Direct cars as needed.

·         Ensure water table remains stocked with cups, filled about half or two thirds full.

·         Pick up used water cups (gloves provided).  They are paper and recyclable.

·         As recycle fills, crush as much as possible and put closed bags in the grass area for pickup.

·         There is one garbage bag in case of any litter.

·         There is a box of supplies including: disposable gloves for you to wear if desired, garbage bags, recycle bags, hand sanitizer.

·         The last runner should clear by 10:00AM.  At that time, please clean up everything you can.

 

Aid Station (Near Entrance) – See Map Below

·         Report to the Aid Station Location (When you approach the park entrance, turn right).

·         Athletes will pass this area FOUR times during the race.

·         Direct cars as needed, especially those accessing the dock/restaurant.

·         Ensure water table remains stocked with cups, filled about half or two thirds full.

·         Pick up used water cups (gloves provided).  They are paper and recyclable.

·         As recycle fills, crush as much as possible and put closed bags in the grass area for pickup.

·         There is one garbage bag in case of any litter.

·         There is a box of supplies including: disposable gloves for you to wear if desired, garbage bags, recycle bags, hand sanitizer.

·         The last runner should clear by 10:30AM.  At that time, please clean up everything you can.

 

Finish Line Volunteers – See Map Below

Help At the Finish Line

·         Distribute finisher medals and protein shaker bottles.

Food and Drink

·         Ensure post-race food and drink remains stocked for runners to see.

·         Distribute doughnuts to participants (please use gloves and sanitary papers for distribution)

·         Scoop Protein Powder for those interested in having some in their new bottle.

Traffic Control

·         When the parking lot opens to exiting cars 9:50, safely guide cars out when clear.

 

Bib Pickup:

·         Please arrive at start/finish line at 6:15.

·         Distribute bibs to participants.  To save time in the morning, download the app RaceDay CheckIn on your phone.  This is what we use for bib assignment and check in.

 

Lead Bike – See Map Below

·         Arrive at starting line at 7:25 for Half Marathon.

·         Course is 4 loops.  Please lead the first loop, if you want to lead subsequent loops, feel free!

·         Know the course.  See attached map for assistance.

 

You are welcome to come to the Finish Line and pick up a Pumpkin or Apple Cider Doughnut from Denny’s Doughnuts, as well as a DAM SITE RUN massage stick.  It’s the least we can give you for dedicating your time and energy!