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Rocky Mountain Half Marathon & 5K

Sat August 3 - Thu August 8 Estes Park, CO 80517 US

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Friday // Bib Pickup & Expo

Bib Pick Up High Priority

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

August 2, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will be using a tablet or computer to check in the runners. You will ID the runners, find their bib, and explain what's next in the check-in process. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mqXuYhET2TqpNMzL7

Elk Double Booth High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 2, 2024

Details

At the expo, there will be a separate tent dedicated for Elk Double runner swag. All of the swag items will be laid out at the booth. You will look up the Elk Double runner, hand them their chosen swag item, and check it off on a list. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mqXuYhET2TqpNMzL7

Race Shirt Pick Up High Priority

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

August 2, 2024

Details

You will help runners get their race shirts. You will take their ticket (a tab from their bib) and exchange it for the appropriate shirt size. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mqXuYhET2TqpNMzL7

Reusable Cup Distribution Medium Priority

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

August 2, 2024

Details

Most of our runners will need to pick up a Reusable Cup. They will have a ticket (a tab from their bib) that you will exchange for the silicone cup. You will explain that both the 5K and half marathon are cup free races (including at the finish line). All participants will need to carry something to drink with; whether it be a hydration pack, running belt, or at minimum- a cup to get a drink at the aid stations. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mqXuYhET2TqpNMzL7

Volunteer Check In Low Priority

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

August 2, 2024

Details

You will be using a list to check in volunteers, give them a volunteer shirt, answer their questions, and direct them on where to go for their volunteer shift. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mqXuYhET2TqpNMzL7

Merchandise Booth

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

August 2, 2024

Details

You will be helping maintain the merchandise booth by folding clothes, restocking inventory, and keeping things organized by size and style. You will also assist customers and direct them to the check out area. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mqXuYhET2TqpNMzL7

Race Information

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

August 2, 2024

Details

You will be at the race info tent answering runner's questions during the expo. You will need to familiarize yourself with the race guide prior to event weekend in order to properly answer questions, or give directions/instructions. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mqXuYhET2TqpNMzL7

Expo Clean Up

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

August 2, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will help clean up the expo. This may include packing items back into boxes, collapsing tents and tables, as well as loading the gear from the expo back into a large truck. You will be doing manual labor and may be asked to lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

Location

Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mqXuYhET2TqpNMzL7

Zero Waste

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

August 2, 2024

August 3, 2024

Details

You will be assisting in our zero waste effort. You will help collect garbage from our zero waste bins around the expo and start/finish and separate the trash, recycling and compost items. You will be provided gloves and further instruction from the zero waste coordinator. This is the best way to help us divert waste from the landfill. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

Location

Stanley Park Ball Fields (380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517) or the start/finish line area which is on the south side of Lake Estes, and within walking distance of Stanley Park.

S'mores Station

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 2, 2024

Details

The expo has a s'mores station where participants may come roast a marshmallow, and build their own s'more. You will be handing out graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows, and roasting sticks to those coming to your booth. You are also in charge of keeping your station safe, clean, and tidy. You must be 16 years old and comfortable around a fire pit. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517

Expo Set Up High Priority

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

August 2, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Expo setup involves helping unload a truck with gear and supplies used for the expo. You will be helping to get tables, tents, flags, and booths ready for the event as well as organizing bibs, race shirts, and merchandise. You will be doing manual labor and may be asked to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

Location

Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mqXuYhET2TqpNMzL7

Friday // 5K

5K Post Race Food

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 2, 2024

Details

You will be helping at the finish line of the 5K to keep bananas, post-race food boxes, and chocolate milk stocked in the runner recovery area. You will be lifting heavy boxes and will be on feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

The finish line is sandwiched between the south side of Lake Estes and Highway 36. From Community Drive, you will need to walk through the tunnel (under Highway 36) and turn left toward the 5K finish line area.

5K Finisher Medals High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 2, 2024

Details

You will be organizing and handing out finisher medals as our runners cross the finish line of the Rocky Mountain 5K race. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

The finish line is sandwiched between the south side of Lake Estes and Highway 36. From Community Drive, you will need to walk through the tunnel (under Highway 36) and turn left toward the 5K finish line area.

5K Awards Medium Priority

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

August 2, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will help unwrap, organize, and help hand out the age-group award medals for the 5K awards ceremony. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

The awards ceremony will take place on the grass near the finish line and the lake. The finish line is sandwiched between the south side of Lake Estes and Highway 36. From Community Drive, you will need to walk through the tunnel (under Highway 36) and turn left toward the 5K finish line area.

5K Parking High Priority

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

August 2, 2024

Details

You will be helping direct runners to parking lots for the 5K race on Friday afternoon. You will be given a safety vest/traffic wand to use. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

You will help make sure cars park in the designated parking lots and in an orderly fashion. We will provide reflective vests and light wands to help with the parking jobs.

Location

The parking lots for the race are all located within walking distance of Stanley Park (380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO.) Vehicle traffic will flow from Manford Ave. and be directed to Stanley Park, Estes Park High School, the Observatory, and the Fairgrounds.

Saturday Morning // Half Marathon

Start Line Bib Pick Up

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

August 3, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will be using a tablet or computer to check in the runners. You will ID the runners, find their bib, and hand them their race shirt and hydrapouch. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift. This is an early morning shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

Location

The Half Marathon start line will be staged along Community Drive, right next to Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517

Start Line Gear Check

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

August 3, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will be helping manage gear check before the start of the race. There will be a supply of white trash bags and markers, where you will help runners prepare their own gear check bag. They will write their name and bib number on the bag before putting any of their belongings inside. You will instruct runners where to put the bags, or take them to be transported to the finish line. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift. This is an early morning shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

Location

The Half Marathon start line will be staged along Community Drive, right next to Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517

Parking High Priority

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

August 3, 2024

Details

You will be helping direct runners to parking lots on race morning. You will be given a safety vest/traffic wand to use, but we recommend bringing your own headlamp as well. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift. This is an early morning shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

You will help make sure cars park in the designated parking lots and in an orderly fashion. We will provide reflective vests and light wands to help with the parking jobs.

Location

The parking lots for the race are all located within walking distance of Stanley Park (380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO.) Vehicle traffic will flow from Manford Ave. and be directed to Stanley Park, Estes Park High School, the Observatory, and the Fairgrounds.

Start Line Food

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

August 3, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will help set up and lay out the start line food, as well as help to keep the food area organized. Tasks could include setting up tables and organizing bananas, water, coffee and hot chocolate for the runners. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift. This is an early morning shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

Location

The Half Marathon start line will be staged along Community Drive, right next to Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517

Saturday // Finish Line

Merchandise Booth (Saturday)

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

August 3, 2024

Details

You will be helping maintain the merchandise booth by folding clothes, restocking inventory, and keeping things organized by size and style. You will also assist customers and direct them to the check out area. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

The merchandise booth will be set up at the west edge of Stanley Park Ball Fields at the corner of Community Drive and Highway 36.

Finish Line Medals High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 3, 2024

Details

You will be handing out finisher medals as our runners cross the finish line of the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

The finish line is sandwiched between the south side of Lake Estes and Highway 36. From Community Drive, you will need to walk through the tunnel (under Highway 36) and turn left toward the finish line area.

Half Marathon Awards High Priority

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

August 3, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will help unwrap, organize, and help hand out the age-group award medals for the awards ceremony. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

The awards ceremony will take place on the grass near the finish line and the lake. The finish line is sandwiched between the south side of Lake Estes and Highway 36. From Community Drive, you will need to walk through the tunnel (under Highway 36) and turn left toward the finish line area.

Finish Line Clean Up

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

August 3, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will be helping tear down equipment near the finish line such as: ped rails, banners, finish line arch, picking up trash, and helping load the trucks. You will be doing manual labor and may be asked to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $100 off a future VR race.

Location

The finish line is sandwiched between the south side of Lake Estes and Highway 36. From Community Drive, you will need to walk through the tunnel (under Highway 36) and turn left toward the finish line area.

Finish Line Gear Check

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 3, 2024

Details

You will be organizing the gear bags by bib numbers just outside of the finish line area. There will be signs with bib numbers in groups of 150. Keep this area as neat as possible. Runners will give you their bib numbers and you will locate their gear check bag.

Loose clothing that is dropped at the first aid station will be laid on a tarp in a large pile next to the gear check bags for runners to retrieve their item(s). You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

The finish line is sandwiched between the south side of Lake Estes and Highway 36. From Community Drive, you will need to walk through the tunnel (under Highway 36) and turn left toward the finish line area.

Shirt Exchange

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 3, 2024

Details

You will be assisting those who have not yet picked up their race shirt, or wish to trade their race shirt for a different size. The shirt exchange tent will be located near the finish line or near merchandise on Saturday. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

The finish line is sandwiched between the south side of Lake Estes and Highway 36. From Community Drive, you will need to walk through the tunnel (under Highway 36) and turn left toward the finish line area.

Elk Double Award Medal Booth

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

August 3, 2024

Details

You will be unwrapping and organizing the Elk Double Medals, and handing them out to Elk Double runners who just completed the half marathon. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

The finish line is sandwiched between the south side of Lake Estes and Highway 36. From Community Drive, you will need to walk through the tunnel (under Highway 36) and turn left toward the finish line area.

Half Marathon - Post Race Food

August 3, 2024

Details

You will be helping at the finish line of the half marathon to keep bananas, post-race food boxes, and chocolate milk stocked in the runner recovery area. You will be lifting heavy boxes and will be on feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

The finish line is sandwiched between the south side of Lake Estes and Highway 36. From Community Drive, you will need to walk through the tunnel (under Highway 36) and turn left toward the finish line area.

Post Race - Elk Double Swag

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

August 3, 2024

Details

After the half marathon, there will be a separate tent dedicated for Elk Double runner swag. All of the swag items will be laid out at the booth. For those that have not picked up their swag item, you will look up the Elk Double runner, hand them their chosen swag item, and check it off on a list.

Elk Double runners may also purchase additional swag items during this time, or exchange their item for something else. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

On Saturday, the Elk Double swag tent will be set up near the merchandise booth which is located on the west at the edge of Stanley Park Ball Fields at the corner of Community Drive and Highway 36.

Race Day Rover

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

As a rover, you will be asked to fill in any position that may be lacking sufficient volunteers during that shift, or asked by a staff member to perform a specific task to help keep the event running smoothly. You will be outside and on your feet for your entire shift.

*This volunteer position earns a coupon for $50 off a future VR race.

Location

Stanley Park Ball Fields, 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517 or the start/finish line area which is within walking distance of Stanley Park.

Other Tasks

I am interested in Volunteering for this race.

At least 46 more volunteers needed.

Details

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for this event. Please sign up here to indicate your interest. Once specific tasks and time slots are created, we will send you an email to sign up for your desired task(s).

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