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2024 Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K, and Fun Run

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Advance Activities (May 10-16)

Put Up Race Posters

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Collect posters, tape and staplers from assigned address on Friday May 10. Put up race posters along the route to promote the race and inform residents. Attach posters to lampposts and other appropriate street furniture along the streets that you are assigned, by end of day on Sunday May 12.

Put Up "No Parking Signs"

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This volunteer task is full.

Details

Put up official DDOT "no parking signs" along the race routes. Collect signs, tape and staplers from assigned address on Saturday May 11. Attach signs to lampposts and other appropriate street furniture along the streets that you are assigned by 8am on May 16.

Race Registration (Friday Afternoon thru Sunday Morning)

Set Up Race Registration

May 17, 2024

Details

Set-up tables, laptops, boxes of t-shirts and signage in the Peabody lobby on Friday afternoon. May require some heavy lifting and basic tech skills.

Team Lead - Registration & Package Pick-Up

May 17, 2024

May 18, 2024

May 19, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers with experience of previous years' race registration and packet pick-up, to lead multiple volunteers in Peabody lobby on Friday, Saturday and Race Day. To oversee set-up, training, volunteer breaks, shift transition, troubleshooting and flow of runners during busy periods.

Runner Registration & Packet Pick-Up

May 17, 2024

May 18, 2024

May 19, 2024

Details

For various time periods in the Peabody lobby, warmly greet runners and register them for the race on a laptop; provide them with their race bib/number, safety pins and race t-shirt. There are multiple time slots requiring multiple volunteers Friday thru Race Day.

You can stretch to more than one time slot? Fantastic! Please sign up for each time slot separately - the system won't allow you to select multiple time slots in one click. Apologies.

Race Morning Activities

Pick Up Truck for Stanton Park Set-Up & Break-Down

May 19, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Critical role early on race day morning - and again later on in the morning when all the races are over - for skilled drivers with YOUR OWN TRUCK able to lift and transport various items (e.g. tables, chairs, bottled water, fruit etc) to set-up Stanton Park and break it down again.

You can stretch to more than one time slot? Fantastic! Please sign up for each time slot separately - the system won't allow you to select multiple time slots in one click. Apologies.

Stanton Park Set-Up

May 19, 2024

Details

Prime volunteer slot early on race day morning, involving physical labor, to move tables, chairs, water, food, set up tents and assist wherever needed in Stanton Park. It's an early start and can be chilly, so wear some layers.

Bag Check Set-Up in Stanton Park

May 19, 2024

Details

Early on race day morning, erect fencing, tent and tables in a pre-defined area in Stanton Park for the bag check. Needs some physical strength and handy skills. Experienced volunteer preferable.

Ice, Donuts & Coffee

May 19, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

A critical role! Collect 30lbs of ice (bag sizes can vary) for the medical tent, plus donuts and coffee for about 50 people to be distributed to all race-morning volunteers and staff by 7am latest.

Greeter

May 19, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

A cheery but authoritative figure to welcome, direct and entertain runners as they join the registration line on Race Day morning. Capitol Hill Classic volunteer experience required.

Mile Marker Signs

May 19, 2024

Details

Arrive promptly on Race Day morning, collect the mile marker signs from the POD, and then put them in place at the mile locations (six total) around the course. * Move mile marker for the 3K * Then collect them in at the end of the races and return to the POD. Capitol Hill Classic volunteer experience required.

Bag Check

May 19, 2024

Details

Based in the designated Bag Check area in SW corner of Stanton Park, this outdoor, physical activity interacts with hundreds of runners as they drop and collect their bags and personal items before and after their respective races.

You can stretch to more than one time slot? Fantastic! Please sign up for each time slot separately - the system won't allow you to select multiple time slots in one click. Apologies.

Bike Valet

May 19, 2024

Details

Assist the bike valet company with checking bikes and scooters in and out of the designated valet area in the NE corner of Stanton Park. It's outdoor, physical activity, and a great chance to interact with runners and community members.

You can stretch to more than one time slot? Fantastic! Please sign up for each time slot separately - the system won't allow you to select multiple time slots in one click. Apologies.

Traffic Safety Support

May 19, 2024

Details

Two volunteers to ensure vehicles do not interfere with the 10K race at RFK Fields. Despite much messaging ahead of time, some drivers attempt to access RFK Fields during the 10K race, but MPD are unable to control traffic entering the parking area from Oklahoma Avenue (because RFK Fields is private land). High visibility jackets are advised.

Bike Brigade

May 19, 2024

Details

This team supports race organizers, runners and police to ensure the safe passage of runners and anticipate and troubleshoot incidents, in close communication with race staff. Experienced Capitol Hill Classic volunteers only. Before signing up, please confirm with Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@capitolhillclassic.com

Stanton Park Patrol Team

May 19, 2024

Details

Ensure runners' and visitors' questions are answered, while also ensuring the smooth running and coordination of unstaffed activities in Stanton Park during and after the races, to include oversight of the water and fruit supplies, support and engagement with sponsors and vendors, and coordination with trash collection services.

Official Race Photographer

May 19, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Charged with capturing the joy, energy and excitement of Race Day, for runners, supporters, volunteers and staff, from set-up thru all three races at multiple locations along the route. Able to edit and upload all photos and video clips by mid-afternoon. Photographic and technical experience required.

Medals & Prizes Coordinator

May 19, 2024

Details

Important role of collecting medals and prizes from the Race Director and then working alongside the Race Director throughout Race Day morning to ensure medals are safely collected by recipients.

Break Down and Clear Up

Break Down and Clear Up

May 19, 2024

Details

Meet in Peabody lobby to receive direction on break down and clear up of Peabody School and Stanton Park. Physical tasks including folding/moving tables/chairs, taking down signage, collecting trash, packing away and storing various items.

Transfer of Extra Food

May 19, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Sort, load and transfer to Peabody school or food bank/shelter leftover water and food. Will look to this person to arrange the deposit/receipt with the food bank or shelter ahead of time.

Rental Collection

May 19, 2024

Details

A brave soul who will remain at Peabody School and await collection of the portapotties from the parking lot, and will then lock up once done.

Removal of Race Posters and No Parking Signs

May 19, 2024

Details

To be completed on Sunday afternoon and into Monday: remove and dispose of all race posters and no parking signs along the race routes. We must leave no trace! The team will coordinate and assign specific streets/block to individuals to evenly divide the work.

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