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Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K

Sat October 25, 2025 Florence, AL 35630 US Directions

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Course

5K Water Table & Turn Around Course Marshal & Water Station High Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will offer water/Gatorade to each runner who passes this station for the Half Marathon and 5K. This location will be responsible for directing runners for the Half Marathon to proceed past this station and direct runners for the 5K to turn around at the 1.5-mile mark. Tasks include keeping water cups filled, keeping supplies stocked, and encouraging runners. Volunteers will be responsible for setting up and cleaning up water station. This volunteer opportunity will require lifting equipment and other materials.

Location

Wilson Dam at 1.5 Mile Mark.

Red Light on Reservation Road Course Marshal & Water Station High Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will offer water/Gatorade to each runner who passes this station. This location will be responsible for directing runners on Mile 3 to cross the street and stay on the Bike Trail. This location will also be responsible for directing runners on Mile 10 to cross the street and proceed uphill to the bridge cage. Tasks include keeping water cups filled, keeping supplies stocked, and encouraging runners. Volunteers will be responsible for setting up and cleaning up water station. This volunteer opportunity will require lifting equipment and other materials.

Location

Red Light on Reservation Road.

Mile 4 Transition Course Marshal & Water Station High Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will offer water/Gatorade to each runner who passes this station. This location will be responsible for directing runners to leave the Bike Trail and take a left onto Reservation Road. This location will also be responsible for directing runners on Mile 8 to go straight across Reservation Road and stay on the Bike Trail. Tasks include keeping water cups filled, keeping supplies stocked, and encouraging runners. Volunteers will be responsible for setting up and cleaning up water station. This volunteer opportunity will require lifting equipment and other materials.

Location

4 Mile Mark.

Mile 5&8 @ Walking Trail Parking Lot Course Marshal High Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers at this location will be responsible for directing runners on Mile 5 to pass by and keep running on Reservation Road. This location will also be responsible for directing runners on Mile 8 to turn left towards the parking lot and get on the Bike Trail. Tasks include encouraging runners.

Location

Walking Trail Parking Lot.

Garage Road / Reservation Road Course Marshal & Water Station High Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will offer water/Gatorade to each runner who passes this station. This location will be responsible for directing runners to turn left on Garage Road. This station will also be responsible for directing runners on Mile 7 to stay on Reservation Road. Tasks include keeping water cups filled, keeping supplies stocked, and encouraging runners. Volunteers will be responsible for setting up and cleaning up water station. This volunteer opportunity will require lifting equipment and other materials.

Location

Intersection of Garage Road and Reservation Road.

Garage Road / Hatch Boulevard Course Marshal High Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers at this location will be responsible for directing runners to turn right on Hatch Blvd. (Woodward Ave.). Tasks include encouraging runners.

Location

Intersection of Garage Road and Hatch Boulevard (Woodward Avenue).

Hatch Boulevard / Reservation Road Course Marshal High Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers at this location will be responsible for directing runners to turn right on Reservation Road. Tasks include encouraging runners.

Location

Intersection of Hatch Boulevard and Reservation Road (Wilson Dam Road).

End of Cage on Singing River Bridge Course Marshal & Water Station High Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will offer water/Gatorade to each runner who passes this station. This location will be responsible for directing runners coming out of the bridge cage to take a sharp right toward the parking lot. Tasks include keeping water cups filled, keeping supplies stocked, and encouraging runners. Volunteers will be responsible for setting up and cleaning up water station. This volunteer opportunity will require lifting equipment and other materials.

Location

Overlook parking lot.

Woo People Low Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for encouraging runners by cheering them along the course. Tasks will include making signs to cheer on the runners and being able to answer questions from the community about the race.

Location

Racecourse

Half Marathon Sweeper Cyclist Medium Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

This volunteer will be responsible for following behind the last Half Marathon runner to ensure all runners make it through the course. This volunteer will be responsible for ensuring all runners are continuing on the correct route. Bicycle will be provided for race by The Spinning Spoke.

Location

Racecourse

5K Sweeper

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

This volunteer will be responsible for walking behind the last 5K runner to ensure all runners make it through the course. This volunteer will be responsible for ensuring all runners are continuing on the correct route.

Industry Street / Veterans Blvd. Course Marshal

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers at this location will be responsible for directing runners to turn right from Industry Street on Veterans Blvd. Tasks include encouraging runners.

Location

Industry Street

Race HQ

Volunteer Check In/Check Out High Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for using RunSignup App to check in and check out all Volunteers. Other tasks include confirming assignments and locations as needed and coordinating with race captains at needed.

Location

Marriott Conference Center

Set Up Crew High Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for setting up all areas including but not limited to the registration area, finish line area, food area, and parking lot. Tasks will include installing signage and setting up equipment including tables, chairs, etc.

Location

Marriott Conference Center

Parking Attendants Medium Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for directing all traffic to appropriate parking spaces before, during and after the race. Other tasks will include encouraging runners and assisting traffic control volunteers during down time. Volunteers will be expected to be available to answer questions from runners upon arrival.

Location

Marriott Conference Center

Registration / Packet Pickup High Priority

October 24, 2025

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for setting up packet pick up area, registering runners, packing race bags, and distributing race materials to registered participants. Tasks will involve lifting and moving boxes of shirts and other materials.

Location

Marriott Conference Center

Traffic Control High Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for directing all traffic safely in and out of race area before, during and after the race. Other tasks will include encouraging runners and assisting parking attendants during down time. Volunteers will be expected to be available to answer questions from runners upon arrival.

Location

Marriott Conference Center

Food/Snack Station Medium Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for handing out food and snacks to runners and volunteers and ensuring food tables remain stocked. Other tasks include set up and cleanup of food areas. Lifting of some light equipment may be required.

Location

Marriott Conference Center

Finish Line Low Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for handing out water to all runners who cross the finish line. Volunteers will also be responsible for handing out medals to runners who finish the Half Marathon. Other tasks include congratulating runners on finishing the race.

Location

Finish Line

Award Ceremony Medium Priority

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for setting up award ceremony area and ensuring that all awards are easily accessible to the announcer. Other tasks will include confirming winners with timing vendor and ensuring that announcer has the appropriate information for each award.

Location

Marriott Conference Center

Clean Up Crew Low Priority

October 25, 2025

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for cleaning up all areas including but not limited to the registration area, finish line area, food area, exhibit area, and parking lot. Tasks will include removing signage and equipment including tables, chairs, etc. This volunteer opportunity may require lifting of equipment and other materials.

Location

Marriott Conference Center

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