Purdue Institute for Cancer Research 5K Challenge Volunteer Registration

Early Packet Pickup/ Check-in Volunteers 3:15 PM - 6:15 PM

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Shift assignment for Friday, April 17, 2026. Assist with participant check-in and registration on Friday evening. Volunteers in this shift will help with:

Bib and packet distribution

T-shirt distribution

Answering participant questions

Managing registration lines and participant flow

Shift A: Event Setup, Parking & Arrival Support 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM

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No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Shift assignment for Saturday, April 18, 2026. Final role assignments will be made internally based on operational needs.

Help prepare the event space and assist participants as they begin arriving. Volunteers in this shift may help with:

Event setup and preparation

Directing participants and guests to parking areas

Wayfinding to registration, start line, and event areas

Assisting with general participant flow around Ross-Ade Stadium

Shift B: Registration & Packet Pickup 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

Shift assignment for Saturday, April 18, 2026. Final role assignments will be made internally based on operational needs.

Assist with participant check-in and registration throughout the evening. Volunteers in this shift will help with:

Bib and packet distribution

T-shirt distribution

Answering participant questions

Managing registration lines and participant flow

Shift C: Race Operations 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM

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At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Shift assignment for Saturday, April 18, 2026. Final role assignments will be made internally based on operational needs.

Support key race operations before, during, and immediately after the race. Volunteers in this shift may help with:

Assisting with runner lineup and pace signs at the start line

Directing runners along the course

Supporting finish line operations

Assisting with post-race food and swag distribution

Shift D: Post-Race Support & Teardown 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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At least 18 more volunteers needed.

Details

Shift assignment for Saturday, April 18, 2026. Final role assignments will be made internally based on operational needs.

Help wrap up the event and assist with post-race activities. Volunteers in this shift may help with:

Supporting post-race food and swag distribution

Assisting near the awards and post-race gathering area

Helping with light cleanup and trash collection

Assisting with event teardown and equipment breakdown