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National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler

Packet Pick-up Low Priority

October 1, 2026

Registration High Priority

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

Registration involves checking in runners as they arrive, confirming their information, and providing them with their race bibs and hoodies. Volunteers will help ensure the process runs smoothly so participants are ready to start their race on time.

Starting/Finish line Set Up High Priority

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Loading and unloading timing equipment from 5:45 to 7:00 a.m., including the race clock, timing mats, ChronoTrack briefcases (about 25 pounds), cables, and other related items.

Water Stop #1 - Lock 10 High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Water Stop 1 at Lock 10 involves setting up a table and providing water and Gatorade to runners in both the 20-Miler and 5-Miler races. Volunteers are expected to arrive by 6:45 a.m. and stay until around 11:00 a.m.

Location

C&O Canal Lock 10, Cabin John, MD 20818 - Coordinates 38°58'20.0"N 77°10'06.6"W

5-Miler Turnaround Course Marshal High Priority

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

This volunteer position involves walking 2.5 miles from the starting line and setting up a cone and flag to mark the turnaround point for the 5-Mile race. The volunteer is expected to arrive at the race location by 6:30 a.m.

Location

Start LineCarderock Park - North Parking Lot - Coordinates 38°58'34.8"N 77°12'19.2"W

Water Stop # 2 - Lock 6 High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Water Stop 2 at Lock 6 involves setting up a table and providing water and Gatorade to runners in the 20-Miler race. Volunteers are expected to arrive at 6:50 a.m. and stay until around 10:30 a.m.

Location

C&O Canal Lock 6 - Clara Barton Pkwy, Bethesda, MD 20816 - 38°56'41.4"N 77°07'26.1"W

Water Stop # 3 - Fletcher's Cove Boathouse High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Water Stop 3 at Fletcher's Cove Boathouse involves setting up a table and providing water, GU and Gatorade to runners in the 20-Miler race. Volunteers are expected to arrive at 7:00 a.m. and stay until around 10:00 a.m.

Location

Fletcher's Cove Boathouse - Coordinates 38°55'10.0"N 77°06'05.9"W

Water Stop #4 - Georgetown High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Water Stop 4 at Georgetown involves setting up a table and providing water, GU, and Gatorade to runners in the 20-Miler race. Volunteers are expected to arrive at 7:00 a.m. and stay until about 9:30 a.m. This location also serves as the turnaround point for the 20-Miler.

Location

Georgetown - Near 34th St, SW - Coordinates 38°54'15.6"N 77°04'03.7"W

Post-Race Clean up High Priority

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

We need two volunteers to help with post-race clean up from 10:00 a.m. to about 1:00 p.m. This will include picking up course signs, loading equipment into the van, and assisting with general clean-up after the race. Your help will make a big difference in wrapping up the event smoothly.

Coffee Low Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

General Volunteer High Priority

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

Willing to help where help is needed..

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