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29th Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series | Lakeland, FL

Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10, 2024 | 7 AM | Lake Hollingsworth Lakeland, FL 33803 US Directions

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Cheer & Safety

Course Monitor - Start/Finish Area

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

This group helps our runners get on their way safely - they may need assistance finding the start or their corral.

Volunteers for LRC events must be at least 18 years of age unless they are under the supervision of their parent/guardian. Volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do as a club, and we want to foster that spirit of giving back among the youth of our community. There are opportunities for minors to assist and earn service hours at our races with their parents/guardians. Please contact races@lakelandrunnersclub.org to coordinate these assignments.

Location

Lake Hollingsworth Dr & Nevada
Lake Hollingsworth Dr & Hollingsworth Hills
Lake Hollingsworth Dr & Jonila (set up crew #4)
Lake Hollingsworth Dr & Brandon

Lake Hollingsworth Dr & Derbyshire
Lake Hollingsworth Dr & Buckingham
Lake Hollingsworth Dr @ Cleveland Heights

Course Monitors - Hill Streets & Transition

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

Be the eyes and ears on the course for the race, and make sure that the participants all stay on course!!

Volunteers for LRC events must be at least 18 years of age unless they are under the supervision of their parent/guardian. Volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do as a club, and we want to foster that spirit of giving back among the youth of our community. There are opportunities for minors to assist and earn service hours at our races with their parents/guardians. Please contact races@lakelandrunnersclub.org to coordinate these assignments.

Location

Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Coventry
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Fairmont
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Beacon
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Minnehaha Trail
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Eunice Rd
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Morningside Dr
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Miramar Rd
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Maxwell
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & E. Belvedere St
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Patten Heights
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Hibriten Way
Lake Hollingsworth Dr. & Palmola St

Course Monitor - Transition Runners from Road to Path at Success

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 10, 2024

Location

Course - Success & Lake Hollingsworth Drive

Water Stop

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

Join the fun out at the water stop! LRC will provide all supplies.

Volunteers for LRC events must be at least 18 years of age unless they are under the supervision of their parent/guardian. Volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do as a club, and we want to foster that spirit of giving back among the youth of our community. There are opportunities for minors to assist and earn service hours at our races with their parents/guardians. Please contact races@lakelandrunnersclub.org to coordinate these assignments.

Course Sweeper

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 10, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You are the hero that makes sure the last runner or walker isn't last! Your task is to keep runners safe, moving forward, and happy from start to finish.

Logistics

Load / Unload Supplies & Equipment

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 7, 2024

June 8, 2024

July 12, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 9, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

Need to be able to lift 50 lbs. Be prepared to be sweaty & dirty.

Setup Crew 1 - Registration & Finish

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

This is the stuff that keeps our runners safe, makes the course accurate, and sets the tone for our event.

This crew sets up the registration area, finish chute, water coolers, watermelon prep, medals - everything we need to greet and say well done for the runners.

Setup Crew 2 - First 1/4 Mile Cone Barrier

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

This is the stuff that keeps our runners safe, makes the course accurate, and sets the tone for our event.

3 person crew - 1 truck driver, 2 person setup. There are two slots for each race, please sign up for both. You can run the race and fill this volunteer slot.

Setup Crew 3 - First Mile Tape Barrier

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

3 person team - 1 truck driver, 1 cone dropper, 1 tape applicator.

The tape barrier is to remind runners to stay on the street and not cut over to the pedestrian path until instructed.

You can run the race and sign up for this task. There is a slot for before & after the race. Please sign up for both.

Setup Crew 4 - Start Line & Course Markers

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

2 person crew, need 1 truck

This crew sets up and tears down the start line, corrals, transitions from street/path at Succes and Brandon, mile markers and MIDFLORIDA cheer signs, and hill street road closed signage.

Customer Service

Packet Pick Up

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 7, 2024

June 8, 2024

July 12, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 9, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

Help distribute bibs and shirts (August only).

Location

Friday
Cleveland Heights Golf Clubhouse

Saturdays
Boat Parking Area
Lake Hollingsworth Park
929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr

Watermelon Crew

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

Let's face it - this race series is all about the watermelon! The watermelon crew needs to be comfortable lifting melons and using a knife safely.

Location

Lake Hollingsworth Park Parking

Walk Up Registration

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 7, 2024

June 8, 2024

July 12, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 9, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

Reserved for the LRC Finance Committee.

Location

Friday
Cleveland Heights Golf Clubhouse

Saturdays
Boat Parking Area
Lake Hollingsworth Park
929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr

Shirt Distribution

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 9, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

Need to be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Shirts will be sorted by gender & size.

Volunteers for LRC events must be at least 18 years of age unless they are under the supervision of their parent/guardian. Volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do as a club, and we want to foster that spirit of giving back among the youth of our community. There are opportunities for minors to assist and earn service hours at our races with their parents/guardians. Please contact races@lakelandrunnersclub.org to coordinate these assignments.

Location

Friday
Cleveland Heights Golf Clubhouse

Saturdays
Boat Parking Area
Lake Hollingsworth Park
929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr

Announcer

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

Pre race announcements at Starting Line from 6:15-7:15.
Award Announcements at 8:30.

Post Race Shirt Exchange

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 10, 2024

Details

Relocate shirt distribution location to shirt exchange location and exchange shirts based on availability. Pack up remaining shirts for storage at end of shift.

Location

Lake Hollingsworth Park Parking

Finish Area - Support Post Race Amenities

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

August 10, 2024

Details

Be the first to greet the runners when they finish their journey as they cross the finish line. Keep runners moving, get them some water, and distribute finisher medals.

2 volunteers to keep runners moving and out of traffic, 3 volunteers for medals, and 4 volunteers to assist with water and trash (2 volunteers will transition from the start corrals after the race starts to assist)

Volunteers for LRC events must be at least 18 years of age unless they are under the supervision of their parent/guardian. Volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do as a club, and we want to foster that spirit of giving back among the youth of our community. There are opportunities for minors to assist and earn service hours at our races with their parents/guardians. Please contact races@lakelandrunnersclub.org to coordinate these assignments.

Location

Lake Hollingsworth Park Parking

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