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Be a Hero 5k

Sat October 14, 2023 Directions

Course Monitor High Priority

October 14, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help keep our runners and walkers safe by directing them around the course. This important task will include monitoring traffic near parking lot entrances along the route, holding off vehicles from entering while runners/walkers are crossing driveways, and directing participants at turns.

Location

Meadowbrook Park, Windsor Road pavilion, Urbana

Cheer Crew

October 14, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Be part of the course team! Direct runners and walkers helping them stay the course while cheering them on and offering words of encouragement.
Duties include acting crazy, screaming, cheering, laughing — anything to bring out a smile on our runners faces! Standing for long periods of time is possible, but cheering from your folding chair is welcome!
Signs will be available to help you cheer but feel free to make a homemade sign of encouragement!

Location

Meadowbrook Park, Windsor Road pavilion, Urbana

After Race Clean Up

October 14, 2023

Details

Want to make a community impact? Help us clean up Meadowbrook Park after the race has ended. Needed availability Saturday, October 14 10am – 11:30am.

Location

Meadowbrook Park, Windsor Road pavilion, Urbana

Packet Pickup Volunteers

October 13, 2023

Details

Looking to help prior to the race? We need you! Help us organize and compile runners’ packets and race information.

Location

Cunningham Children's Home - Spiritual Life Center - 1301 N. Cunningham Ave. Urbana, IL 61802

Parking Attendant

October 14, 2023

Details

Help with monitoring parking and directing guests to overflow parking.

Location

Meadowbrook Park, Windsor Road pavilion, Urbana

Registration Table

October 14, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Duties include organizing/handing out shirts, preparing goodie bags, assigning runners/walkers their bib number, greeting participants with smiles and event guides, answering questions/providing race information.

Training will be available prior to the shift for volunteers interested in day-of registration support.

Location

Meadowbrook Park, Windsor Road pavilion, Urbana

Water Station

October 14, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Your job is a key role in not only helping keep runners and walkers hydrated but helping them keep motivated. Water with a smile and cheering attitude will help runners and walkers cross the finish line.

Location

Meadowbrook Park, Windsor Road pavilion, Urbana

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