Hosted by

Benicia Chamber of Commerce

About this event

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Set Up
Free

6am-7:30am

Set up the course for the race and the Green at the end of First St for the post-run celebration and vendor expo space. Should be physcially capable of bending, lifting, and carrying boxes, tables, chairs, etc.

Volunteer Check In at the Green
Free

6am-8am

Check in volunteers at the volunteer check-in booth located at the Green


Volunteer Check in at Green
Free

7:45am-9:45am

Check in volunteers at the volunteer check-in booth located at the Green

Volunteer Check in at West end of course
Free

6:30am-7:15am

Check in course marshals at the volunteer check-in booth located near the Benicia State Park entrance

ID Check
Free

6:45-8:45am

Check ID's and distribute wristbands for 21+; ensure anyone under the age of 21 is not given a 21+ wristband

ID Check
Free

8:30am-10:30am

Check ID's and distribute wristbands for 21+; ensure anyone under the age of 21 is not given a 21+ wristband

ID Check
Free

10:15am-11:45am

Check IDs and distribute wristbands for 21+; ensure anyone under the age of 21 is not given a 21+ wristband

Finish Line
Free

8:15am-9:30am Distribute medals to finishers. Refill water and snacks at the finish line.

Finish Line
Free

9:30am-11am Distribute medals to finishers. Refill water and snacks at the finish line.

Trash Monitor/support
Free

6:45am-8:45am

Check trash cans, restock as needed, identify and support other sanitation needs (spills, litter, etc.). Also available to support expo tasks as needed. Should be comfortable walking or moving on grass, gravel, uneven pavement, etc.

Trash monitor and support
Free

9am-11am

Check trash cans, restock as needed, identify and support other sanitation needs (spills, litter, etc.). Also available to support expo tasks as needed. Should be comfortable walking or moving on grass, gravel, uneven pavement, etc.

Course Marshals
Free

7am-9:30am Course Monitor a road closure intersection for 5K & 10K course. Must be at least 18 years of age and comfortable standing for long periods of time (chairs are unavailable).

Course Marshals
Free

9:45am-10:45am

Monitor a road closure intersection for Kids 1 Mile and Mini Run course. Must be at least 18 years of age and comfortable standing for long periods of time (chairs are unavailable).

Clean up
Free

12pm-1pm

All trash, tables, equipment removed from green and course. Should be comfortable walking or moving on grass, gravel, uneven pavement, etc.

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