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Candy Cane Course- Grand Rapids

Sun December 7, 2025 Grand Rapids, MI 49501 US

Course Monitor High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help maintain a safe course by redirecting traffic away from participants and guiding participants in the right direction. Feel free to bring pom-poms, horns, music, instruments, signs, etc. to encourage and cheer on runners. Bonus for creative costumes!

Location

Race Location

Aid Station High Priority

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Provide water to participants as they pass. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles, and trash and place it in the provided trash bins. Please feel free to bring pom poms, signs, horns, music, etc to cheer on participants. Bonus for great costumes!

Location

Race Location

Finish Line Photographer

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Capture participant photos at the finish line, camera is provided

Course Photographer

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Capture photos at scenic places along the course - camera not provided

Lead Bike

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Volunteers must have their own bike and helmet, also must ride the course prior to race day.

Turtle

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

The "Turtle" assumes the crucial role of the final participant, ensuring the safety and security of both the race course and fellow participants. With a deliberate pace, they steadfastly trail behind, serving as the guardian of the event's integrity. Their commitment to being the last to cross the finish line for the longest distance underscores their dedication to the well-being of all involved. As the ultimate supporter and protector, the Turtle embodies the essence of endurance and solidarity, ensuring that every participant completes the race journey safely. Turtles will receive an event shirt, medal, and free race registration for the race in which they volunteer to run in.

Finish Line Volunteer

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Help assist in setting up the awards table, give results and hand out medals. All participants will earn a free race entry to a future event!

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