MLK5K/10K and Divine Nine 5K Challenge Volunteer Registration

Parking & Course Monitor (1 Mile, 5K, 10K) High Priority

January 24, 2026

6:00 am EST - 9:00 am EST (At least 12 more needed)

Details

Volunteers are strategically placed at the parking lot and along the race route to direct and cheer on athletes at specific intersections/locations. Volunteers may also have to stop pedestrians/bicyclists/traffic traffic that approaches the race route. Police will also be on hand to direct traffic and close off streets.

Finish Line Medals and Water High Priority

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January 24, 2026

6:00 am EST - 9:00 am EST (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Unwrap finisher medals, arrange on the medal table. Hand out water bottles or finisher medals to finishers.

Kids Races/Pick-up High Priority

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January 24, 2026

7:00 am EST - 10:00 am EST (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Work as a team to conduct the races for the kids including giving out the kids medals.

Food High Priority

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January 24, 2026

6:00 am EST - 9:00 am EST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Duties include stocking and restocking the snack table with food and keeping it neat and orderly.

Awards/Pick-up High Priority

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January 24, 2026

7:00 am EST - 10:00 am EST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Set up awards on table by the stage. Assist with the awards ceremony. Distribute age group awards according to the official results list. Assist with picking up signs and other stuff at the end of the awards ceremony.

Signage & Vendor Assistance High Priority

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January 24, 2026

6:00 am EST - 9:00 am EST (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Hang signage before the race. Assist vendors with finding their tents/tables and moving their merchandise, if needed.

Water Stations High Priority

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January 24, 2026

6:00 am EST - 9:00 am EST (At least 12 more needed)

Details

Set up water stations and pass out water to the runners. Collect discarded water cups.

Swag Bag Stuffer High Priority

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January 20, 2026

5:00 pm EST - 7:00 pm EST (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Assist with placing donated items in the swag bags which will be given out to the participants.

Registration/Check-in High Priority

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January 24, 2026

6:00 am EST - 9:00 am EST (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Assist with checking runners in and providing them with their bib number, t-shirt, and swag bag. Also assist with on-site registrations.