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SARR Texas Sun Showdown Half Marathon, Relay & 5k (formerly known as Carrabba's Run)

Sun June 16, 2024 San Antonio, TX 78247 US Directions

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Race Support

National Anthem Singer

June 16, 2024

Details

Be at the start line by 7am. The MC that day and will introduce you. Singing will occur before the half marathon start.

Location

McAllister Park

WATER STOPS

Water Stop

June 16, 2024

Details

Provide water and encouragement to runners on the course. Familiarize yourself with the course so that you can assist with questions from runners. Tent, table, 4 water coolers, pitchers for pouring water, ice, trash cans, trash bags will be set up at the water stop. This is a non-running position.

Runners will be passing twice. Runners coming toward you on their way to the turnaround at Al Becken. Should be ready to pour on the right side of the trail on their first pass. Then when they exit the trail they will be passing again. This is a cupless race! Volunteers should be prepared to pour water on both sides of the trail. We will have a tent out there for volunteers, should be placed to the side of the trail.

Please have your cell phone with you. A list of key contact numbers (Race Director, Medical Tent) will be available at volunteer check in.

Location

TBD

COURSE MGMT

Trailer Team

June 16, 2024

Details

Assist team with unloading trailer, setting up race, start/finish line area, food area and water stops. Also assist with Vendor setup.

Start/Finish: race arch, timing clock, generator & sound system. Tables, finisher towels, bin & ice for towels, gloves for volunteers handing out towels.

Need 2 tables at the water stop one on each side of the trail, tent, 6 water coolers (3 water, 3 Gatorade at each table), pitchers
Need one water stop at the start finish line (one table) which will also be the baton pickup table.
Need on table at start finish for medals
Need a bin for ice and water for the towels
Need the PA system at the start

Location

McAllister Park

Parking Marshal

June 16, 2024

Details

Keep all cars out of the post race area. Only sponsors/vendors and volunteers that have items to unload should park in the lot close to pavilion 3. These include race director, SARR president, volunteer coordinator, Shiner, CForce, Natural Grocers, DJ Paul, Chicho boys fruit, Kneaded for Life (massage vendor), Still Running, and Renewal by Andersen. Lot will be coned and one parking marshal will stay posted there to be sure no other cars enter the lot. Other parking marshals should lead cars to open parking spots and alert them when a particular lot is full. Bring a flashlight, and pick up a safety vest at the check-in area. Direct runners to available lots.

Location

McAllister Park

Bike Support

June 16, 2024

Details

Make sure runners stay on the correct course! Course map available at volunteer check in and on runsignup page. Key phone numbers (race director, medical) available at volunteer check in table. Please have your cell phone with you.

Bikers will be sent out on the course before the run starts to ensure that all signage is in place. They can report any issues to the race director. NOTE: It is best to text and state that you are bike support volunteer. Should you have the need to report a runner injured or down contact the safety coordinator.
Bike support should also keep track of how many runners are on the course when we get close to the end (around 11AM)

Location

McAllister Park

Course Teardown

June 16, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist team with tear down including start/finish line area and water stops. Pickup signs on the route when the last runners are off the course. Remove the route arrow stickers from the course. Start with trash cleanup, tearing down tables, etc. Check with timing to see when the last runners before removing signs from the course.

Location

McAllister Park

Course Marshal

June 16, 2024

Details

Ensure runners stay on course! Provide encouragement to runners as they race. Please familiarize yourself with the course prior to the race. Course link here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2252300

Have your cell phone with you. Key phone numbers (race director, medical) available at volunteer check in table.

Location

McAllister Park - exact locations TBD

Finish Line

June 16, 2024

Details

Once the table is set up start unwrapping medals so they are all unwrapped and ready to give out by 7:30 (this is when the first leg and 5K finishers will be starting to finish)
Pass out cold wet towels to finishers as they cross. Restock the towels in the ice water as needed.
Be sure to collect batons from the last leg of the relay and return to volunteer coordinator.

Location

McAllister Park

Food & Drink

Food/Drink Prep Maintenance

June 16, 0224

Details

Responsible for icing down the drinks. Runners will start coming for food and drinks about 7:30 so make sure drinks are ready in advance. You will be in charge of icing down the drinks and refilling ice chests if more drinks are needed. Ensure trash cans are emptied as needed and put in new trash bags.

Location

McAllister Park

Mark Bibs at Food Serving Station

June 16, 2024

Details

ALL should have a bib in order to get their meal. Mark the bib with a C with a marker that will be provided. Volunteers will get their bibs from the volunteer coordinator. Vendors and sponsors in attendance should also get a bib from volunteer coordinator. Only one meal per person.

Location

McAllister Park

Packet Pickup

Baton Pickup

June 16, 2024

Details

Volunteer coordinator will give you the batons when you check in. After getting the batons, proceed to the start line where tables will be set up with water/Gatorade and medals. As runners arrive for the batons, give them the baton number that matches the runners bib. Collect batons after the race and return to the volunteer coordinator. Please check in by 6:30 am

Location

McAllister Park

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