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Poultry and Pie Predictor 4 Mile Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Run

Thu November 26, 2026
Joliet, IL 60432 US Directions

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Race Management and Control

Water Station Low Priority

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Pour water into cups and hand out to runners on the course.

Active Race Support

Course Marshals High Priority

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

4 Mile Run. Stand at all road intersections and direct runners to keep them on course. Watch for traffic to ensure the safety of all runners, park visitors, and passers-by.
1Mile Run - place a cone at the turnaround and make sure all runners make the turn.

Location

Locations as marked on the course map

Resources Needed

safety vests - 6 - 8
orange cones - 8

Finish Line High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

You are to assist at the finish line by helping with the order of finishing and the correct reporting of bib numbers. Arrive 30 minutes before the race to receive instructions. You will need to know how to distinguish between the 4 Mile participants and 1 Mile Kids Run participants as they will be crossing the finish line together.

Race Sweeper High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Walk or ride following the last race participant in the 1 Mile race and the 4 Mile race. For the 4 Mile race, collect all race directional arrows and cones and bring to the Nature Center

Photographer Low Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Take high resolution photographs with a digital camera

Post-race & Awards

Post-race Refreshments Low Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Set up area(s) for refreshments and monitor supply.
Pre-race: Make coffee, hot water for tea and cocoa. Place hot beverage cups, arrange cocoa packets, tea bags, sweeteners, creamers, spoons or stirrers, etc. Napkins.
Post-race: Beverages - place water, gatorade, juice drinks, etc. in accessible area. Also place snacks such as bananas, chips, fruit bars, within reach.

Resources Needed

coffee makers - 2
bottled water (cases) - 4 - 5
gatorade (cases) - 2
table - 1 - 2

Other Tasks

Race Check-In High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Arrive early; check-in pre-registered participants, give them their race bib and safety pins. Make sure they have a predicted time for the 4 Mile Run.

Location

On back porch of Nature Center

Resources Needed

6' folding table - 1 - 2
folding chairs - 2 - 4

Course Set-Up High Priority

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

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course markings, signs, cones, directional arrows

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