Volunteer for this event
Volunteer details
Volunteer Role Descriptions
Course Team
- Set up mile markers, cones, directional arrows, water stations.
- Place signage for parking, restrooms, and registration.
- Serve as "Cheer Squad" at turns and crossings to direct runners and cheer them on.
- Offer runners water.
- Alert medical team if an issue arises.
- After Race: Follow last runner to ensure no one is left behind and collect signage.
- Collect cones, signage, and water station supplies.
Food Station Team
- Set up breakfast snacks and water station
- After Race: Help vendor set up pizza
- Distribute pizza to guests
Registration & Check-in Team
- Set up tables, bib numbers, safety pins, and waiver forms.
- Organize pre-registered vs. walk-up lists.
- Check in runners, hand out bibs and shirts.
- Handle same-day signups and payments
- Set up t-shirts for participants
- Support participants in picking up t-shirts
- After Race: Pack up tables, tents, and leftover materials.
- Help load vehicles.
Traffic Control/Finish Line Crew
- (Morning) Support the flow of cars near the site
- (Morning) Direct participants toward available parking
- (Late Morning) Distribute medals/water/snacks
- (Late Morning Assist timer with data entry and posting results
Finish Line Cheer Squad
- Create "tunnel" at the finish line and cheer on runners with enthusiasm!
Red Sox Mascot Attendant
- Serve as point of contact for Red Sox mascots
- Guide them to important areas (starting line, etc.)
Photographer / Videographer
- Capture key moments for marketing and social media.
Overview
Thank you for volunteering for the Sole Train 5K on October 3, 2026 in Moakley Park between 8 AM and 1:00 PM! Please select which roles you are interested in below. We will do our best to match you to the roles you select. All volunteers will get a t-shirt and pizza lunch.