Run with the Cops 5K

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Be behind the scenes and the first to see how the race weekend begins! Most of our packet pickups take place at Fleet Feet Sports, 2311 J Street, Sacramento. This is the first stop for runners as they prepare to run our race. Duties include organizing/handing out shirts, assisting runners with finding their bib number, greeting participants with smiles and answering questions/providing race information. You will also be registering new runners/walkers who have not previously pre-registered. Position may require some light lifting up to 20 lbs. Parking is on the street and you will have to pay for parking. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift. There are 3 shifts the DAY BEFORE THE EVENT: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (3 people per shift)

Duties include assisting runners with finding their bib number, greeting participants with smiles, directing them to the T-shirt table, and answering questions/providing race information. You will also be registering new runners/walkers who have not previously pre-registered. There will be one shift from 7:00-8:30 a.m. You will work with one of the Capital Race team members. (3 people)

Duties include organizing/handing out shirts that are prepaid. Sell extra T-Shirts for cash. Assist participants with exchanging their shirt size (if need be) and answer participant questions after the race. There are two shifts and the same 4 people will serve for both shifts. 7:00-8:30 a.m. and 9:30-10:30. (4 people)

You will assist with setting up the coffee and donuts for distribution. Cups, napkins, cream and sugar will be provided. Please follow food safety guidelines. Keep food covered as needed. These are free to all participating in the race. We like to provide coffee and donuts to the volunteers and sponsors first, but all are welcome to indulge. Once everything is gone or the event is over you will clean up the station. You will need to arrive at 6:45 a.m. and may serve until the end of the race approximately 10:30 a.m. (2-3 people)

Great role for groups! This key role is not just about providing hydration support — but moral support and excitement! As runners travel the course, they may get fatigued; but with your smiling face and cheerful attitude, you will revive them! Duties include setting up the station, filling and stacking cups with water, restocking cups throughout the course of the morning, and finally, cleaning up the area when the last runner passes. Getting wet and standing for long periods is required for this role. (6-8 people) Arrive by 7:30 a.m. and plan to finish about 10:00 a.m.

Great role for groups! This key role is not just about providing hydration support — but moral support and excitement! At the end of the course, runners will be fatigued; but with your smiling face and cheerful attitude, you will revive them! Duties include handing runners bottled water once they have crossed the finish line and cleaning up the area when the last runner passes. Getting wet and standing for long periods is required for this role. Arrive by 8:30 a.m. The race ends at approximately 10:30 a.m. (6-8 people)

Unwrap and set up awards prior to the finish of the race. Hand out awards per the announcer instructions. Arrive by 8:00 a.m. to unwrap awards. Plan to distribute awards starting about 8:15 a.m. for the kids and 8:40 a.m. for the adults until about 10:00 a.m. (2 people)

Reward the runners by giving them their hard-earned medal. Duties include unwrapping medals and organizing on tables ahead of the race. Cheer and congratulate the runners as they cross the finish line. Arrive by 7:45 a.m. until the end of the race @ 10:30 a.m. (10-12 people)

I am looking for 2 people to take the lead position and manage the cadets who will do the heavy lifting. Cadet duties are setting up the post-race area which includes tents, tables and chairs as well as water buckets for ice. They will put up signs, set up tents, move tables and chairs for sponsors/vendors. Standing, bending, lifting 25-50 lbs. and getting dirty are all required. You will need to arrive by 6:45 a.m. and set up will be completed by 8:00 a.m. (2 leads are needed to manage 10-12 cadets.)

I am looking for 2 people to take the lead position and manage the cadets who will do the heavy lifting. When it is all said and done, we often need volunteers to help tear down the post-race area. Duties include taking down signs, dismantling tents, tables, chairs and loading them up as well as picking up trash from the surrounding area. Standing, bending, lifting 25-50 lbs. and getting dirty are all required. Cleanup starts right after the race approximately 10:15 a.m. Plan to stay 30 minutes after the race. (2 leads are needed to manage 10-12 cadets.)

You will greet all our wonderful volunteers and send them in the right direction. If they haven’t signed the waiver, then you will need to make sure they sign it that morning. Arrive by 6:45 a.m. Wrap up by 8;30 a.m. (1-2 people)

If you read through the positions and find that you can't make your mind up — no worries! "Floater" is the job for you! Duties will include being flexible and adaptable to any role that may need additional assistance. Requirements — Flexibility and a can-do attitude! This is a whole race commitment. Arrive 6:45 a.m. and stay until 10:30 a.m. (1 person)