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Charlotte County Habitat's 27th Annual Turkey Trot 2025 5K Run / Fun Walk

Thu November 27, 2025
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 US Directions

27th Annual Turkey Trot 2025

Race Packet Prep

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

2 Available Volunteer Options:

Friday, November 21st
Monday, November 24th

Stuff envelopes with race bibs, shirts, sponsor info, and sort race packets alphabetically by last name. Must be orderly, neat and able to focus on the task.

More details to come to confirm dates and times

Location

Charlotte County Habitat Main Office, 1750 Manzana Ave. Punta Gorda

Early Packet Pick-Up High Priority

You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

2 Available Volunteer Days:

Tuesday, Nov. 25th and Wednesday, Nov. 26th

Time Frame - 9:45 AM - 3 PM

Hand out runner and walker race packets on either or both of the days before the race.

If you are unable to work the whole shift, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Jill, to schedule a half-day shift. 941-639-3162 or volunteers@charlottecountyhfh.org

Location

Location: Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity Main Office - 1750 Manzana Ave, Punta Gorda.

Tuesday, Nov. 25th and Wednesday, Nov. 26th

Time Frame - 9:45 AM - 3 PM

Day of Packet Pick Up

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Thursday, November 27th

Time Frame - 6:15 AM - 7:15 AM

Hand out runner and walker race packets the morning of the event.

Location

Location: FSW Punta Gorda Campus Building "O" Cafeteria.

Thursday, November 27th

Time Frame - 6:15 AM - 7:15 AM

Course Monitors / Encourage Runners High Priority

At least 19 more volunteers needed.

Details

You will be stationed at various points along the course to help direct people around the course, cheering them on as they pass by and making sure they are following the course correctly.

Time Frame - 6:15 AM - 9 AM (or until all runners/walkers finish)

Location

FSW Punta Gorda Campus Building "O" Cafeteria.

Meet with Jill Symmonds, Volunteer Coordinator, on the screened porch when you check in day of the event. Please show up by 6:15 AM. You will receive your instructions and location where you will stand to cheer on and direct runners/walkers.

Course Water Station Monitor

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Set up tables in designated area near building "J". Fill cups halfway with water and hand out to runners/walkers as they pass by. Place trash cans beyond the water station so runners/walkers can toss cup in as they pass by. Make sure no cups are thrown on the ground. Clean up area when finished, tie up trash bags, fold up tables and leave both on the sidewalk. Return unused items to the Habitat truck.

Prior to the race beginning, stand outside by the cafeteria entrance and direct people to race registration and bib pick up.

Time Frame - 6:15 AM - 9 AM (or until the race is finished)

Location

FSW Punta Gorda Campus Building "O" Cafeteria.

Meet with Jill Symmonds, Volunteer Coordinator, on the screened porch when you check in day of the event. Please show up by 6:15 AM. You will be directed to the water station and what needs to be done.

Water and Finisher Medal Setup and Finish Line Attendant

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help retrieve water from the Cafeteria loading dock, stack off to the side of the finish line, and slice open about 1/2 of the cases. Hand out water to runners/walkers as they cross the finish line.

Retrieve finisher medals from Habitat truck or look for the boxes by the finish line. As people cross the finish line, hand out a finisher's medal to each one and congratulate them.

At the end of the race place remaining water in the Habitat truck.

Time Frame - 6:15 AM - 9 AM (or until the race is finished)

Location

FSW Punta Gorda Campus Building "O" Cafeteria.

Meet with Jill Symmonds, Volunteer Coordinator, on the screened porch when you check in day of the event. Please show up by 6:15 AM. You will be directed to the finish line and what needs to be done.

Refreshments and Awards Set Up

You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Refreshments:
Retrieve refreshments from cafeteria receiving area or truck and set up on tables. Assist runners/walkers with selection and clean-up. Tie up trash bags and place bags and folded tables along sidewalk when finished. Place remaining items in Habitat truck and offer any food leftovers to volunteers.

Awards:
Lay out awards and medals in an orderly fashion using the table on the stage. Fold up table when finished and leave on stage. Place any remaining items in Habitat truck.

Time Frame - 6:15 AM - 9 AM (or until the race is finished)

Location

FSW Punta Gorda Campus Building "O" Cafeteria.

Meet with Jill Symmonds, Volunteer Coordinator, on the screened porch when you check in day of the event. Please show up by 6:15 AM. You will be directed to the bowl area and what needs to be done.

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