Irrigation Festival Run Series - Run the Parade Route! Volunteer Registration

Start Line and Check In Set Up

May 9, 2026

7:30 am PDT - 8:30 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Help us get the day started smoothly by assisting with our start/ finish line and our check in area. This includes setting up tables, chairs, canopies and more!

Check In Runners

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May 9, 2026

8:30 am PDT - 11:00 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Greet and check in our runners! Help pass out running bibs, provide information and make our runners feel welcome. This includes using an online registration system and providing excellent face to face customer service.

Race Course Set Up

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May 9, 2026

9:30 am PDT - 10:30 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Make sure our runners know where to run by assisting with the set up of course 5K and 1 mile courses. This includes setting up arrows and cones along the route to ensure clarity during the race.

1 Mile Turn Around

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May 9, 2026

10:30 am PDT - 12:00 pm PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Guide the 1 mile runners as they reach their half way point and head back to the finish line. This includes standing on the course with signage and cheering for everyone.

Event Emcee

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May 9, 2026

10:00 am PDT - 12:30 pm PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Entertain us before, during and after the races on the mic and with your own family friendly playlist. Thank our sponsors and keep our runners in the loop as race time nears. Start the race with a countdown and cheer on runners as they cross the finish line. Two separate speakers will be provided so you can have both voice and music as needed.

Race Sweeper

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May 9, 2026

10:45 am PDT - 12:30 pm PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Keep our runners safe by walking behind the very last person on the course. You will be walking the full 5K course. If needed you will be assisting slow moving participants so they can either exit the course or finish prior to the parade starting.

Hand out Medals

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May 9, 2026

11:00 am PDT - 1:00 pm PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Congratulate each runner with a medal as they cross the finish line. This includes lots of cheering at the finish line while we wait for all runners to complete the races.

2 Mile Turn Around

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May 9, 2026

11:00 am PDT - 12:00 pm PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Host a water station and turn around point for the 2 mile runners. Please bring your own table, chair, water and small cups along with trash cans so our runners can stay hydrated. Cheer on runners and point them back to the finish line. Music, decorations and costumes are welcome!

Sing the National Anthem just before the race

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May 9, 2026

10:45 am PDT - 11:05 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Share your beautiful voice with our runners and your community by singing the National Anthem just before the races begin. Singing will happen at 10:55am. Race begins at 11am.