Expo Packet-pick up, May 3 & 4, 2012

Thursday, May 3 — Shifts: 11am–3pm, 1pm–5pm, 4pm–8pm, 11am–5pm, 2pm–8pm, 11am–8pm
Friday, May 4 — Shifts: 9am–1pm, 1pm–5pm, 5pm–9pm, 9:30am–3:30 pm, 3pm–9pm, 9am–5pm, 1pm–9pm

Be behind the scenes and the first to see how the race weekend begins! This is the first stop for runners as they prepare to run our new Bicentennial Course as they pick up their race packet and prepare for their 13.1 mile trek to our outdoor party! Duties include organizing/handing out shirts, preparing goodie bags, assisting runners with finding their bib number, greeting participants with smiles and event guides, answering questions/providing race information. Position requires some light lifting up to 30 lbs.

To sign up, click here.

Ask Me Team

Thursday, May 3 — Shifts: 11am–3pm, 1pm–5pm, 4pm–8pm, 11am–5pm, 2pm–8pm, 11am–8pm
Friday, May 4 — Shifts: 9am–1pm, 1pm–5pm, 5pm–9pm, 9:30am–3:30 pm, 3pm–9pm, 9am–5pm, 1pm–9pm
Saturday, May 5 — 7am–11am

Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? — These are just a few beginning questions our runners have. Arming runners with the right answers and directing them to the proper locations is what the Ask Me Team does best. Duties include reviewing information provided by staff including finish line map, course map and a general knowledge of the area.

To sign up, click here.

Parking Attendant

Saturday, May 5 — 5:00am to 8:00am

Help direct runners to reserved parking lots and ensure they make it to the start line area. Duties include directing traffic into lots, assisting with filling lots, giving directions to other parking areas if your lot is full.

To sign up, click here.

Gear Check

Saturday, May 5 — 6:00am–12:00pm

Nothing gives runners more peace of mind during pre and post-race, than knowing their belongings are safely stored. Duties include labeling and organizing runner's belongings when they drop off, and retrieving them in a timely manner at the end of the race. Bending and lifting up to 12lbs is required for this role.

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Mascot Chase

Saturday, May 5 — 5:30am–8:30am

Like kids and funny critters? We LOVE EM!! Be a part of the Mayor's Capital City Kids program by helping the kids and over 100 Mascots promote a healthy and active lifestyle by running a pint size version of the Capital City Half Marathon. Duties include checking kids in, managing the course, directing kids and families to the proper locations, handing out medals.

To sign up, click here.

Corral

Saturday, May 5 — 5:00am–8:30am

We have only one thing to say — CHUTE'EM! Help runners prepare to start by assisting them to the right coral with their expected pace. Duties include light set up of the start line and assisting runners to their proper place.

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Aid Station

Saturday, May 5 — 6:00am–12:00pm. Start and end times vary based on location on course but no earlier/later than listed end time.

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 cheering attitude, you will revive them! Duties include setting up the station, filling and stacking cups with water and Gatorade, restocking cups throughout the course of the morning, handing beverages to runners as they come by, and finally cleaning up the area when the last runner passes. Getting wet and standing for long periods is required for this role.

To sign up, click here.

Course Marshal

Saturday, May 5 — 7:00am–12:00pm. Start and end times vary based on location on course but no earlier/later than listed end time.

Directing runners and keeping them safe along the route are key. Duties include a proper understanding of the course, being able to stop pedestrian and/or traffic while runners cross. Standing for long periods of time is required.

To sign up, click here.

Cheer Station

Saturday, May 5 — 7:00am–12:00pm. Start and end times vary based on location on course but no earlier/later than listed end time.

Great for Groups! WE GOT SPIRIT YES WE DO — WE GOT SPIRIT HOW ‘BOUT YOU! You don't have to wear a mini skirt or bright colored hair bow to cheer (though we encourage costumes!)! Be a key player in keeping the excitement and momentum going on course. Paint your faces, wear silly clothes — wear your team colors, make banners and posters with silly sayings. Duties include acting crazy, screaming, cheering, laughing — anything to bring out a smile on our runners faces! Standing for long periods of time is required — jumping with excitement is encouraged.

Pssst…this is a secret…don't tell anyone…. the runners will be judging who has the best cheer station. The winner will receive a HUGE prize!

To sign up, click here.

Course Entertainment

Saturday, May 5 — 7:00am–12:00pm. Start and end times vary based on location on course but no earlier/later than listed end time.

WE GOT THE BEAT! Not only are we all about the post-race party — but we love a good real-time party as well! If you are with a band or a solo artist that can sing, play an instrument, dance — this is the place to be!

To sign up, click here.

Post–Race Area

Saturday, May 5 — 6:00am–12:00pm

Great for Groups! Be the first to greet the runners when they finish their journey through scenic downtown Columbus as they cross the finish line. We need your help in the following areas:

Medals: Reward the runners by giving them their hard earned medal. Duties include unwrapping medals and organizing on tables

Bottled Water distribution: Hand weary runners cold bottles of water. Duties include, opening cases and stocking pools

Food Distribution: Make sure there are plenty of bananas, Panera bagels, apples, etc. at easy reach for the runners. Duties include restocking tables.

Beer Tent: Every now and then, our runners just need a cold one! Duties include pouring beer, taking money, giving exact change. Must be 21 or older and have strong attention to detail are requirements for this role.

Crowd Control: The runners are happy to be done. Some are waiting for their friends/family to cross. But we need to make sure everyone can get through so we don't have a back-up of runners waiting to cross the finish line. Duties include keeping runners moving efficiently through the chute, directing runners to the post-race area where they can wait for loved ones, get their Finishers picture taken, and retrieve their belongings from gear check.

To sign up, click here.

Tear-Down Crew

Saturday, May 5 — 9:00am–1:00pm

Great for groups! When it is all said and done, and we have to say good-bye to our great event until next year, we need volunteers to help tear down the start/finish line area. Duties include taking down signs, moving stalls, cleaning trash from the surrounding area. Standing, bending, lifting 25-50 lbs, getting dirty are all required.

To sign up, click here.

Floater

Thursday, May 3 — Shifts: 11am–3pm, 1pm–5pm, 4pm–8pm, 11am–5pm, 2pm–8pm, 11am–8pm
Friday, May 4 — Shifts: 9am–1pm, 1pm–5pm, 5pm–9pm, 9:30am–3:30 pm, 3pm–9pm, 9am–5pm, 1pm–9pm
Saturday, May 5 — 5:30am–12:00pm

So much to do, so little time! 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!

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Race Crew Captain

Thursday May 3 through Saturday May 5

It takes a village to raise a child! With so many volunteers and so many roles/responsibilities, it is hard for one person to manage. If you are a take-charge individual and love being part a project from start to finish, this is the role for you! Duties include working closely with staff, communicating to your assigned group, ensuring all information is dispersed in a timely manner, ensuring all members of your group show up at their assigned time/location. Strong attention to detail, problem solving and customer service are required.

Captains receive an official Cap City VIP Half Zip.

To sign up, click here.