Volunteering at the Willow

Without volunteers events like this simply could not happen. From setting up aid stations to sweeping each role is crucial helping runners achieve their goals.

Set-up and Registration

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Start: 5:45 AM
Finish: 8:30 AM

Location: Large Picnic Shelter near the visitor center (Google Map)
Report To: Race Director

Set up tables, check in runners, pass along bib and swag, clean up registration area

Start/Finish Line

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Start: 8:30 AM
Finish: 12:30 ish PM (Flexible)

Location: Large Picnic Shelter near the visitor center (Google Map)
Report To: Race Director

Work with the RD and other volunteers to help track finishing times, hand out awards, and assist runners who have just finished the race.

Aid Station

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Start: 8:00 AM (first runner coming near 8:30)
Finish: 12 PM (Flexible)

Location: Enter the main gate (purchase a day pass) and take the first right to the parking lot above the falls. The aid station at the top of the trailhead takes you down to the falls.  (Google Map)

Report To: Aid Station Captain

Aid station supplies will be dropped off in advance of your arrival.

The aid station will be visited two times by the 20-milers and once by the 10-milers. Supplies will include a variety of foods and liquids for the runners.

Course Marshal

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Start: 7:30 AM
Finish: 9:30ish AM

Location: The Race Director will reach out prior to the event to provide specific instructions/location.
Report To: Race Director

The race route has two locations that can use a little attention. A course marshal in a trail race plays a vital role by guiding runners along the route, ensuring their safety, and providing assistance and information as needed.

Course Sweeping

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Start: 10:30 AM
Finish: TBD

Location: Large Picnic Shelter near the visitor center (Google Map)
Report To: Race Director

Course sweeping is a delicate and vital task at a race event. We want to ensure that the last runner has the same experience as the first and isn't pushed along by sweepers. Keeping out of sight and mind is essential.

If a runner is distressed, you must notify the RD and help the runner return to the next aid station or finish line.

Secondly, the sweeper is responsible for picking up markers along the course and notifying the aid station that they can close. 

Must be comfortable running/walking 10 miles and possibly driving a golf cart.