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Impact Road Race 5K | 10K | 1Mile

Sat October 3, 2026 Pelham, AL 35124 US Directions

Set Up High Priority

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Arrive early and help us get the park set up for the race! Helping with course set up, placing water bottles out on water tables, placing signage, unloading vehicles, etc.

Location

Oak Mountain State Park - Along course route, Dogwood Pavilion, and Start/Finish line in parking lot.

Registration Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Help us get those last-minute racers registered! You will be on hand to get them all set up and ready to go!

Location

Oak Mountain State Park - Dogwood Pavilion

Resources Needed

Race Check in App - 1 - 2

Check In and Packet Pickup High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help us get our runners checked in via RaceDay Checkin App and ready to go with their Bib numbers!

Location

Oak Mountain State Park - Dogwood Pavilion

Resources Needed

Race Check in App - 4 - 6

T-Shirt & Swag Bag Medium Priority

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help us hand out cool t-shirts and awesome swag bags to those who have already checked in!

Location

Oak Mountain State Park - Dogwood Pavilion

Water Table 5K High Priority

You must be 10 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help keep the runners hydrated! We need volunteers to manage the water tables during the race. You will stand at the 5K table location throughout the race course and be ready to hand out waters as runners approach. 10K runners may hit this table on the way back as well.

Location

Approximately at the 1.25 mile mark, right before the 5K turnaround.

Water Table 10K High Priority

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help keep the runners hydrated! We need volunteers to manage the water tables during the race. You will stand at the 10K table location throughout the race course and be ready to hand out waters as runners approach.

Location

Approximately at the 3.1 mile mark, right before the 10K turnaround.

Race Cheer Leaders & Turnaround Directors Medium Priority

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Bring your SPIRIT! You will be on hand to keep the spirit going and cheer at start and finish of all three race events - 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. If you are stationed at the turnaround spots, also be ready to direct runners as appropriate. If you see a runner who needs help, be ready to call and help as needed.

Location

Oak Mountain State Park - Start/Finish Line, 1 Mile turnaround, 5K Turnaround, 10K Turnaround

Race Caboose Medium Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Follow that last runner to insure all runners are ok and on course. Sweep to be sure all are off the course. Also let those water stations know that last runner has passed through and they can start clean up!
If you see a runner who needs help, be ready to call and help as needed.

Location

Last participants on the course

Intersection Director High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Be ready to direct runners to the correct course turn. Runners, especially those first ones, don't want to waste a single second at the intersection of Terrace Dr. and John Findley Dr. Direct them to take a right to stay on course!
If you see a runner who needs help, be ready to call and help as needed.

Location

Intersection of Terrace Drive and John Findley Drive All runners will take a right onto John Findley Drive from Terrace Drive.

Marketing Table Medium Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Talk to people who stop by. Share about Seeds of Impact.

Location

Parking lot near race finish line.

Prize Table Medium Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

You have a fun assignment because you get to award those with winning bib numbers a giveaway prize from one of our fabulous sponsors!

Location

Parking lot near race finish line.

Finish Line Refreshment Table Low Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Be ready to assist anyone who is partaking of refreshments. For example, beverages in coolers, fruit and snacks in baskets, or that warm Chick-Fil-A biscuit! Keep area straightened and clean.

Location

Parking lot near race finish line.

Take Down High Priority

You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 3, 2026

Details

Help us take everything down, packup, and return the park back to its clean and beautiful state!

Location

Oak Mountain State Park - Road signs, Race Course, Dogwood Pavilion, parking lot

Already Assigned Low Priority

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

This is for volunteers who have been assigned a specific job by someone on the Impact Race Team.
Examples: Floaters, SOI Marketing, Announcer, Award Presenters, Photographers, First Aid, National Anthem Singer, Flag Holder.

Location

Oak Mountain State Park - Dogwood Pavilion

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