Over 1,000 volunteers are needed to make the Oakland Running Festival successful. Volunteer opportunities are available at the pre-race Health and Fitness Expo and on race day. All volunteers will receive an event t-shirt.
Below is the description of the volunteer positions.
PRE-RACE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Health and Fitness Expo
Friday, March 20, 2020
- assist with runner distribution of bibs and shirts to runners
- assist with runner registration
Saturday, March 21, 2020
- assist with runner distribution of bibs and shirts to runners
- assist with runner registration
RACE DAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday, March 22, 2020
- manage people flow
- provide water
- direct finishers appropriately
- assist in recovery area (food/drink distribution)
- medal presentation
Group Volunteer Opportunities: Please contact Geron Brooks ([email protected]) if you have a group interested in volunteering together.
NOTE: Water Stop volunteer opportunities are assigned to groups who commit to staffing the stop’s entire need. If your organization is interested in volunteering as a group at a water stop or in another capacity, please email Geron Brooks ([email protected]).
We Need Radio Support!
Amateur Radio Operator Opportunities: Mike Pompa KB6MP is coordinating amateur radio support for the eighth year and is looking for volunteer operators. Assignments include Net Control/Scribe, Course Marshal (anywhere along the course), SAG (Support and Gear) Vehicle (driving your own vehicle), Bicycle Mobile, Motorcycle Mobile, and Race Director Shadow
