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Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant Health

Sat November 9, 2024 High Point, NC 27262 US Directions

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Pre-Race Day

Packet Collation

October 30, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers are needed to help prep race kits for Club Coaches to pick-up.

DUTIES: count and collate t-shirts, swag bags, and race bibs. Coaches will arrive at a designated time slot between 3:30 and 5 pm. Volunteers, please arrive at 1 pm to begin collating before the Coaches arrive. Most volunteers will be able to leave by 4:30 pm.

Location

Christine Joyner Greene Education Center
604 E Main St, Jamestown, NC 27282

Community Packet Packet Pick-Up

November 8, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

DUTIES: Accept new registrations, receive money, and hand out race kits for both 5K and Fun Run.

Volunteers - please plan to be here from 2:-6:15 pm. Runners will be picking up items/registering from 3-6 pm.

Location

High Point Fleet Feet
2762 NC-68 Unit 111,
High Point, NC 27265

Race Day

Parking

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

November 9, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct cars into runner parking lot, keeping traffic flowing, filling lot in an orderly fashion. Be available to answer questions, without blocking traffic. Please arrive early and report to the volunteer tent for your neon vest. Then report to Eddie Wooten to receive your location

Location

Race Site

Coaches' Lot

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

November 9, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Manage the Coaches Parking Lot. Help coaches to their assigned spots. Direct families and runners their assigned areas.
Report to Larry Hughes for instructions. Coaches only are allowed to park in the Coaches Lot. It is imperative that no other cars drive in the lot for the safety of the kids.

Location

Race Site

Wave Start

November 9, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Pick up your volunteer vest at the Volunteer tent in the vendor area. Report to finish line area immediately to assist with collating runner food. Then report to start line at 8:30 AM to help with the waves.
Wave Start Volunteers will hold a rope at the start of each wave to separate the kids in the waves. You will make sure they don't start running before they are supposed to.

Display wave designations, hold ropes, and help runners find starting corral. Assist with crowd control at start line.

Once you are done, you may go back over to the finish line to assist with handing out the bags of food to the runners after they finish.
Also assist with crowd control so that spectators do not go into the finish line shoot.

Location

Start Line

Runner Food then Wave Start Then Runner Food

November 9, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Set-up food area inside finisher chute. Organize food and dispose of boxes/cardboard to keep finish line area clean and free of obstacles. Keep non-runners away from food - food is only for 5K participants who are wearing a bib.

WAVE START: When you are done with runner food, report to the finish line at 8:30 to assist with holding one of the ropes at a wave start. You are helping to keep the kids separate so they do not all start at once. Once complete, go back over to the finish line and help to give out runner food to finishers ONLY

Keep the finishers moving to avoid congestion in the chute. Do not allow parents to enter Finish Chute - it is for runners only!!Hand out fruit and snacks as runners come through finish line, keep runners moving to avoid congestion in the chute.

Location

Finish Line then starting line, then finish line

Water Station @ Macedonia Center

November 9, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Please report directly to the water stop at the Macedonia Center at 7am and await your instructions.
Set-up tables and water coolers at water stop. Fill cups 1/2 full with water, and hand out to runners. Clean up cups and trash during and after event. Encourage and cheer runners!

Location

Water Station: Macedonia Center
401 Lake Avenue
High Point, NC

Start Line/Finish Line set up and Clean Up

November 9, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help to set up and break down the finish line. Move race chute fencing between races.
Please also assist with hanging the sponsor banners with zip ties on the finish line fencing.
When finished, see if they need help with runner food.
Then at 8:30 see if they need help with wave start
When finished, help with crowd control at finish line chute to prevent spectators and runners from entering. Direct participants to runner's lot.

Location

GO FAR Trailer in vendor area parking lot, then finish line.

Vendor Check-in

November 9, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Get the vendor map from Registration area or Volunteer check in area. Wear a neon vest.
Greet vendors and show them where to set up booth. Answer questions and provide support as necessary. Thank vendors for their role in making the event a success.
If the vendor is not on the map, please thank them for coming and find them a spot
Vendors must supply their own table and chairs

Location

Vendor Area

Volunteer Check-in

November 9, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Check in Volunteers on Race Day. Hand out neon vests, maps and location of duties.
Make sure volunteers know what they are supposed to be doing.

Location

Race Site

Sales Table

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

November 9, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

*ADULTS ONLY.

DUTIES: Sort through and create an appealing display of GO FAR merchandise. Answer customer questions and receive money. At end of the event, pack up merchandise in an orderly fashion and reconcile the money received.

Location

Sales Table at Race Venue
Showplace Courtyard
211 East Commerce Avenue
High Point, NC US 27262

Course/Intersection Cheerleader

1. Wrenn Street and Broad Avenue

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get Neon Vest from Volunteer Check in.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

Location

Wrenn Street and Broad Avenue, High Point

2. Broad Avenue and Hamilton Street

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

3. Wrenn St. and High Ave

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

4. Wrenn St @ High Avenue

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

Location

You would serve on the opposite side of the intersection as location 3.

5. High Avenue and Hamilton Street

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

November 9, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

6. Wrenn Entrance to Showplace Parking Lot

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Only allow vendors and volunteers to park here

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

7. Wrenn entrance to Showplace Parking Lot

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

November 9, 2024

Details

ONLY VENDORS and volunteers can park in Showplace Lot
Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

8. Wrenn Street and Commerce Avenue

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

9. Commerce Avenue and Hamilton Street

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

10. Russell Ave and Hamilton Street

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

11. Russell Ave and Manning Street

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

12. Russell Ave and Park Street

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

13. Wrenn St, Grimes Ave and Hamilton St.

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

14. Hamilton St. and Ward Ave

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

15. Hamilton St. and East Kearns

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

16. East Kearns at Centennial St.

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

17. Centennial Street and Wise Avenue

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

18. Wise Avenue and Park Street

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

19. East Russell Avenue at Park Street

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

November 9, 2024

Details

Get your neon vest from Volunteer Check In.
Assist HPPD,
Direct cars to proper parking lots
Keep cars off of the race route after 7:45am
Direct kids on course
Report any problems to the nearest policeman

Password Sensitive Tasks

Finisher Medals

November 9, 2024

Details

Set-up tables and sort medals for 5K runners and Fun Runners.
Once medals are set up, please go over and help with Runner Food.
Hand out medals throughout both races. Keep finishers moving through the chute to avoid congestion. Congratulate runners! Help clean-up after race.

Location

Finish Line

Bicyclists

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 9, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Adults only (must be approved by GO FAR). Ride along side the runners to ensure safety on the course. Encourage runners. Be aware of injuries and move injured runner to the side immediately and call authorities.

Location

Race Start

Registration

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

November 9, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

DUTIES: Accept new registrations, receive money, and hand out race kits for both 5K and Fun Run from 6:30-9 am. Answer questions, help runners find teams in coaches' lot, and stay positive and encouraging.

Location

Registration Table at Race Venue

Showplace Courtyard
211 East Commerce Avenue
High Point, NC US 27262

Race Angel

Minimum met, 6 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Run the race with the kids. Check on them, encourage them, make sure they are safe!

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