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KU Vets Day 5K

Sun November 12, 2023 Lawrence, KS 66044 US Directions

Course Marshals High Priority

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

November 12, 2023

Details

Directing runners/walkers and keeping them safe along the route are key. Cheering on participants and having fun aren't requirements, but they sure appreciate it!

Duties include understanding the course route and stopping pedestrian and/or vehicle traffic while participants cross your intersection.

Location

Please arrive no later than 8:15 a.m. to the Memorial Stadium lot, check in to receive your specific location, and then head to your designated spot. We will provide you with a map.

Your mission will be complete when the last walker passes your area (they will be wearing a road safety vest). After that person passes, you may leave for the day.

There is no requirement to return to the stadium lot at the end of your shift, however, you are welcome to come enjoy post-race refreshments if you'd like.

Parking directors High Priority

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

November 12, 2023

Details

You will help make sure participants know where to park (Spencer Museum lot) and how to get from the parking lot to the Memorial Stadium lot.

You'll also be the first people participants will see in the morning, so energy and positivity are welcome!

Location

Meet at the Memorial Stadium lot no later than 7 a.m., check in, then proceed to your assigned location. Once the race has started and all 5K participants have passed your area (the last participant will be wearing an orange vest), you may leave for the day or walk over to the Memorial Stadium lot to enjoy post-race refreshments if you'd like.

Race day packet pick up High Priority

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

November 12, 2023

Details

You will verify participants’ identities and give them their race bibs and t-shirts. This will be a fast-paced job, as large numbers of participants will show up at the last minute.

You may also sign up to volunteer for set-up crew and/or a post-race activity (i.e. recovery tent, timing chip clipper, second parking shift) in addition to this one, regardless of start/end times since you will already be on site.

Location

Packet pick up begins promptly at 7:30 a.m., so please arrive at the Memorial Stadium lot by 7:15 a.m.

Set-up crew High Priority

November 12, 2023

Details

Help us set up the tents, tables and beer garden for the event. *Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds for this role.

You may also sign up for other volunteer opportunities in addition to this one, regardless of their start time, as many are also part of set-up.

Location

Please arrive by 6:45 a.m. at the Memorial Stadium parking lot. You may park in this lot.

Recovery tent High Priority

November 12, 2023

Details

Help set up/prepare the recovery tent for post-race festivities and hand out snacks and beverages to our 5K participants.

You may also volunteer for set-up crew and/or packet pick up in addition to this one, regardless of start/end times since you will already be on site.

Location

Please arrive at Memorial Stadium no later than 8:40 a.m. Tell the parking folks that you are a volunteer and have permission to park in the Memorial Stadium lot. The lot will close at 8:45 for the safety of our participants, so arriving before the lot closes is important.

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