It takes more than 300 volunteers on race day to staff the Capital City River Run!  These volunteers make the race possible and provide vital services to runners and walkers. We thank all who have helped in the past, and hope that volunteers will be available to help on the morning of Sunday, September 26.

Volunteer basics:

• CCRR event staff will provide assignments and necessary training.
• Since the CCRR benefits the non-profit Impression 5 Science Center, volunteers for this event are eligible to receive community service hours.
• Volunteers receive the same long-sleeved technical race shirt that registered participants receive.
• A party for volunteers will take place at Impression 5 Science Center during the evening on Wednesday, October 6.
  

Intercested in volunteering?  Contact volunteer coordinator Sue Woodward at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Aid stations - Hand out water and Gatorade and cheer on runners as they pass by. Arrival time and duration of commitment will vary depending on aid station location. Those located farther into the half-marathon may require shifts.

Bag check - Take gear bags from participants at the star, load them on to a truck and return them at the finish.

Crowd control – Direct participants to where they need to go and prevent congestion at start and finish areas.

Cyclists - Needed to ride ahead of the races to warn other users of the River Trail, to help lead the races, to call out times to runners at mile splits, to report problems, and to ensure safety along the courses. To volunteer as a course marshal, contact Andy Marsh at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at Playmakers at 517-349-3803.

Entertainment – We're looking for bands and musicians to perform along the course!

Food – Set-up and distribution of food to participants in finish area after they complete the race.

Pacers

Parking – Placed strategically before the race to help people find appropriate parking lots and ramps.

Pick-up/drop-off - Must have van or truck for distributing/retrieving supplies to aid stations and for other needs along the course. Contact either Ann Crane or Andy Marsh to volunteer for this function.

Set-up – Set-up of course, start and finish areas before the races start. Requires early arrival.

Start & Finish Areas - Pass out medals, post results, pick up trash, and monitor/replenish supplies.

Tear-down – Tear down course and start and finish areas when races are finished.