LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run Volunteer Registration

Course Sweeper High Priority

October 10, 2026

7:15 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

7:15 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Course Sweepers will ride their bike behind the last runner and carry a race radio. Sweeper must periodically check in with HQ via radio to notify them of location. Sweeper must provide their own bicycle and helmet, and must wear helmet at all times.

Location

Start/Check-In at Salem Farmer's Market

Lead Cyclist High Priority

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October 10, 2026

7:00 am EDT - 8:30 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

7:00 am EDT - 9:45 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Lead Cyclist position for the Half Marathon & 8K is reserved for advanced cyclists; two other cyclists are needed for leads though- one for the Kids 2-Mile Run, and one for the Kids 1-Mile Run. Lead cyclists must provide their own bicycle and helmet, and must wear helmet at all times.

Location

Start/Check-In at Salem Farmer's Market

Course Marshal Relief

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October 10, 2026

8:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will ride around on their own bicycle in their assigned section of the course and offer a break to the course marshals that are in place. The course marshal relief person rides to the first marshal, offers a break and if needed, the course marshal will go to the nearest aid station to get water/use restroom, etc. The course marshal relief person will take the place of the course marshal while gone. Then, when the marshal returns, the relief person will go on to the next marshal.

Resources Needed

bicycle & helmet - 1

Packet Pick-Up High Priority

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October 9, 2026

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

October 10, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 8:00 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Set up Packet Pick-Up and assist racers in checking in and picking up race shirt and race materials at the Salem Farmer's Market. Enthusiasm and friendliness required.

Location

Salem Farmer's Market

Shirt Exchange

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October 10, 2026

8:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Assist with shirt exchanges for runners during and after the race.

Bag Check High Priority

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October 10, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

9:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Store runners personal items in the 'bag check' area and return those items to their respective runner.

Location

Salem Farmer's Market

Floater Medium Priority

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October 10, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

This position will be assigned on the day of the race to fill-in where volunteers have not shown up. Must be flexible, like excitement and be available to move to specific areas on the course. A KNOWLEDGE OF THE COURSE AREA IS VERY IMPORTANT. Flexibility is key!

Location

Salem Farmer's Market (check-in), final location could be anywhere on course.

Medical Volunteers

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You must be 18-100 years old to volunteer for this task.

October 10, 2026

7:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

All medical volunteers must be currently certified as an EMT, Paramedic, LPN, RN, PA or MD and must submit credentials prior to race day.

Course Marshal - Group A High Priority

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October 10, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 18 more needed)

Details

Course Marshals are vitally important for a safe and successful race! They are stationed along the entire length of the course to keep runners safe and on course. They direct runner traffic and cheer on runners enthusiastically. Some of these shifts are a tad long and it is highly recommended you wear comfortable shoes, clothing, bring water/snacks, and even a chair depending on location assigned. You must check in at the volunteer check-in on Wednesday, October 7 from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Salem Parks & Recreation Office or at Packet Pick-Up at the Salem Farmers Market on Friday, October 9 from 3 - 7 p.m.

Location

On Course
Advance Check-In Required

Course Marshal - Group B High Priority

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October 10, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Details

Course Marshals are vitally important for a safe and successful race! They are stationed along the entire length of the course to keep runners safe and on course. They direct runner traffic and cheer on runners enthusiastically. Some of these shifts are a tad long and it is highly recommended you wear comfortable shoes, clothing, bring water/snacks, and even a chair depending on location assigned. You must check in at the volunteer check-in on Wednesday, October 7 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Salem Parks & Recreation Office or at Packet Pick-Up at the Salem Farmers Market on Friday, October 9 from 3 - 7 p.m.

Location

On Course
Advance Check-In Required

Course Marshal - Group C High Priority

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October 10, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Course Marshals are vitally important for a safe and successful race! They are stationed along the entire length of the course to keep runners safe and on course. They direct runner traffic and cheer on runners enthusiastically. Some of these shifts are a tad long and it is highly recommended you wear comfortable shoes, clothing, bring water/snacks, and even a chair depending on location assigned. You must check in at the volunteer check-in on Wednesday, October 7 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Salem Parks & Recreation Office or at Packet Pick-Up at the Salem Farmers Market on Friday, October 9 from 3 - 7 p.m.

Location

On Course
Advance Check-In Required

Course Marshal - Group D High Priority

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October 10, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Details

Course Marshals are vitally important for a safe and successful race! They are stationed along the entire length of the course to keep runners safe and on course. They direct runner traffic and cheer on runners enthusiastically. Some of these shifts are a tad long and it is highly recommended you wear comfortable shoes, clothing, bring water/snacks, and even a chair depending on location assigned. You must check in at the volunteer check-in on Wednesday, October 7 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Salem Parks & Recreation Office or at Packet Pick-Up at the Salem Farmers Market on Friday, October 9 from 3 - 7 p.m.

Location

On Course
Advance Check-In Required.

Course Marshal - Group E High Priority

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October 10, 2026

8:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 26 more needed)

Details

Course Marshals are vitally important for a safe and successful race! They are stationed along the entire length of the course to keep runners safe and on course. They direct runner traffic and cheer on runners enthusiastically. Some of these shifts are a tad long and it is highly recommended you wear comfortable shoes, clothing, bring water/snacks, and even a chair depending on location assigned. You must check in at the volunteer check-in on Wednesday, October 7 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Salem Parks & Recreation Office or at Packet Pick-Up at the Salem Farmers Market on Friday October 9 from 3 - 7 p.m.

Location

On Course
Advance Check-In Required

Aid Station 1 - Masterpiece Alliance High Priority

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October 10, 2026

7:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 13 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will pass out water and encourage runners. This Aid Station is reserved for Masterpiece Alliance volunteers only.

Location

Corner of North Market & Dulaney's Alley

Aid Station 2 - Fleet Feet High Priority

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October 10, 2026

7:00 am EDT - 9:15 am EDT (At least 12 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will pass out water and encourage runners.

Location

Mt. Vernon Rd. inside the Hope Tree Complex (by the gym)

Aid Station 3 - Ronald McDonald House High Priority

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October 10, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 8 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will pass out water and encourage runners. This Aid Station is reserved for Ronald McDonald House volunteers only.

Location

Main Street at Elm St.

Aid Station 4 - Salem/Roanoke County Food Pantry High Priority

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October 10, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 14 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will pass out water and encourage runners. This Aid Station is reserved for Salem Food Pantry volunteers only.

Location

Tennessee Street at Andrew Lewis Middle School

Aid Station 5 - YMCA High Priority

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October 10, 2026

7:45 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will pass out water and encourage runners. This Aid Station is reserved for YMCA volunteers only.

Location

Kime Lane

Course Marking High Priority

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October 8, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Volunteers to assist marking the course. You will meet with the race director at 8 a.m. to learn to how to mark the course. After this 30 minute training, teams of 2 people will go out and mark sections of the course. Requirements: must be able to read a map and have a good sense of direction.

Location

Check-In at Salem Parks and Recreation Dept
620 Florida Street
Salem VA 24153
We will be traveling all over the course.

Course Breakdown High Priority

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October 10, 2026

11:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 9 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will assist in breaking down, cleaning, organizing and putting away banners, tables, coolers, tents, signs, radios, etc. Must be able to lift 20 pounds and work at a steady pace.

Location

Salem Farmers Market

Race Packet Stuffing High Priority

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October 7, 2026

11:30 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Volunteers are need to stuff race packets October 7 at the Salem Parks and Recreation Office. Volunteers will add race info, flyers, coupons, donated products, promotional items, and more into the race bags that each runner will receive at Packet Pick-Up.

Location

Salem Parks and Recreation Office
620 Florida St.
Salem, VA 24153