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Run the River

Sat April 18, 2026 Kennewick, WA 99336 US Directions

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Lead Cyclist

5K Lead Cyclist Medium Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Stay with the lead runner (5K) and ensure they have a clear path ahead of them. May involve gentle persuasion to have oblivious dog walkers stay to the right. Must have excellent knowledge of the course.
8:45am - 9:30am.

Registration and Check-In

Friday Registration and Packet Pickup Medium Priority

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Check in participants and process new registrations. This will be for Friday afternoon from 12 - 6pm. Shifts available as needed.

Location

Runners Soul

Saturday Check-In and Registration Low Priority

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Check in participants and process new registrations. This will be for Saturday morning from 6-9am

Setup & Cleanup

Friday Course Setup Medium Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Place cones and signs out along the course. Friday from 7pm - 10pm.

Saturday Setup High Priority

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Assist in setting up the start/finish area and/or aid stations. 4:30am - 7am

Cleanup Medium Priority

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsibilities will be to assist in taking down and packing up the start/finish area and various aid stations. This will include moving and handling tables, chairs, canopies, ice chests, storage bins, traffic cones, etc. 9am - 4pm (shifts available as needed)

Other Tasks

Parking Attendant High Priority

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

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Guide vehicles to an open spot in the grass parking area. 5:30am - 9am

Course Marshall High Priority

At least 27 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsibilities will be to provide directions to the participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed. 7:30-2pm (actual time varies by position)

Location

TBD

Traffic Control High Priority

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

At least 14 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsibilities will be to stop traffic at intersections to allow participants to pass through, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed. 7:30-2pm (actual time varies by position)

Location

TBD

Finish Line Announcer Low Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Utilize race provided PA system to play music and make announcements as needed and requested by race staff. Will provide sponsor acknowledgments, announcing of finishing participants, and other tasks. 7:00am - 2:30pm (shifts available as needed)

Finish Line Medium Priority

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Distribute finisher awards, prizes, and food to participants after they have finished. 9am - 2pm (shifts available as needed)

Marathon Sweep Medium Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsibilities will be to follow the last participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed. Additional duties include picking up course markings and having a great time at the back of the pack. 8:30am - 2:30pm Free entry available if desired.

Half Marathon Sweep Medium Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsibilities will be to follow the last participants, provide ample encouragement and kudos, and to call for assistance when needed. Additional duties include picking up course markings and having a great time at the back of the pack. 9:00am - 2:30pm Free entry available if desired.

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