VOLUNTEER FOR THE 2026 STRIDE!
The Stride is a community event that brings together students, parents, teachers, staff and neighborhoods. The focus is on health, wellness, community, and school spirit. Our goal is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle along with building partnerships and support for Littleton Public Schools.
Please Volunteer!
Volunteers are vital to the success of The Stride. We couldn't host this event without your help!
Grab a family member, friend, or co-worker and sign up today!
Please check out the volunteer positions below, and then click "REGISTER" on the right side of this screen to sign up for your preferred position. We will email you as race day approaches with details and instructions. Thank you for volunteering for The Stride!
Race Day Volunteers: Please follow the instructions you receive via email regarding day-of check-in.
LPS Student Groups: Please check in with your supervisor, who will check in your entire group. Water station volunteers will meet at the time and location specified by their group supervisor.
Job Descriptions - Race Day (Sunday, October 25)
| Job Title | Start Time | End Time | Job Description |
AHS Cheer/Dance | 8:00AM | 10:15AM | AHS Cheer and Dance will cheer on participants at the start and finish lines. |
| HHS Cheer/Dance | 8:00AM | 10:15AM | HHS Cheer and Dance will cheer on participants at the start and finish lines. |
| LHS Cheer/Dance | 8:00AM | 10:15AM | LHS Cheer and Dance will cheer on participants at the start and finish lines. |
Cleanup/Breakdown | 10:00AM | 11:15AM | Volunteers will help clean up the race and expo areas at the end of the event. |
| Course Marshal | 8:00AM | 10:15AM | Volunteers will assist in directing participants to the appropriate course as well as directing spectators as to when/where to safely cross the course (at designated areas). Those who are 18 and older may sign up for this position. (High school group volunteers, please register as a Jr Course Marshal.) |
| Expo Support | 8:00AM | 10:30AM | Volunteers will set up and distribute food and beverages to participants at the end of the race in the Expo area. |
| General | Varies | Varies | Volunteers will be assigned to various positions on or before race day. |
| Kids Fun Run Course Marshal | 9:30AM | 10:15AM | Assigned group only. Volunteers will assist in directing participants around the Kids Fun Run course. The Kids Fun Run begins at 10:00 am. |
| National Anthem | 8:00AM | 9:05AM | Assigned student group only. Volunteers will sing the National Anthem before the start of the 10K and 5K races. |
| Registration | 7:10AM | 10:00AM | Volunteers will assist in the registration process including set up and the distribution of T-shirts and bib numbers to those who are registering on the day of the event. Volunteers will also distribute race materials to participants that have pre-registered. |
| 5K Water Station | 8:00AM | 10:15AM | Assigned group only. Volunteers will set up and maintain the course water stations for distribution to participants throughout the race. Volunteers will need to be in place at the water stations no later than 8:00 am. |
Job Descriptions - Pre-Race Day (Friday, October 23)
Job Title | Start Time | End Time | Job Description |
Drive-Thru Early Packet Pick-up Friday, October 23 | 1:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Shift: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm (includes setup) Volunteers will greet participants and hand out race packets at the drive-thru early packet pickup event at LPS Education Center. |
Drive-Thru Early Packet Pick-up Friday, October 23 | 3:15 pm | 5:45 pm | Shift: 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm (includes teardown) |
Event schedule
- Sun, October 25, 2026 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start
- Sun, October 25, 2026 10:00 AM - Kids Fun Run
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kristin Byrne
- Phone
- 303-347-4761
- Website
- Visit website
