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Portage Winter Blast 2026

Sun February 22, 2026
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Saturday, February 21

Saturday - Set up Support

February 21, 2026

Details

You will help organizers set up the inside of Loy Norrix for the Expo and Packet Pickup

Saturday- Early Packet Pickup Medium Priority

February 21, 2026

Details

This position helps with setting up the inside of Loy Norrix High School for the event early.

You will help with: providing registered participants their bibs and shirts

Location

Meet at Loy Norrix High School by 12pm

Sunday, February 22

Sunday - Set up

February 22, 2026

Details

Work as a team setting up tables, chairs, signs. This is a bending, lifting, movement filled opportunity! This is an indoor opportunity with occasional need to unload items from outdoors.

Location

Check-in at the volunteer table. Look for signs directing you to that location.

Sunday - Volunteer Check-in

February 22, 2026

Details

Welcome volunteers to the volunteer hospitality/meeting room. Check them in according to the spreadsheet. Hand out associated volunteer items. Direct them to their volunteer location and/or identify their area coordinator for further instruction. This is an indoor opportunity.

Location

Check-in at the volunteer table. Look for signs directing you to that location.

Sunday - Day Of Packet Pickup

February 22, 2026

Details

Welcome participants that are participating in the event. Check them in identifying them on the registration app, hand out race packet and associated participant items. Answer questions as needed. This is an indoor opportunity.

Location

Check-in at the volunteer table. Look for signs directing you to that location.

Sunday - Gear Check

February 22, 2026

Details

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. This is an indoor.

Location

Check-in at the volunteer table. Look for signs directing you to that location.

Sunday - Parking

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 22, 2026

Details

Welcome race visitors with a smile. Direct traffic to appropriate parking locations. Answer questions as needed. This is an outdoor opportunity.

Location

Check-in at the volunteer table. Look for signs directing you to that location.

Sunday - Course Marshal

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 22, 2026

Details

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. This is an outdoor opportunity.
Time will vary depending on location. Commitment is 7:00 am until last runner passes by you.

Location

Check-in at the volunteer table. Look for signs directing you to that location.

Sunday - Medal Distribution

February 22, 2026

Details

Runners love their race "bling" and a hearty congratulations when they cross the finish line. Enthusiastic people right here! Congratulate runners and put medals around their necks if runners allow. During slow time cheer for runners, not all four need to be handing out medals except in the peak finish time. This is an opportunity that requires standing and is entirely outdoors.

Location

Check-in at the volunteer table. Look for signs directing you to that location.

Sunday - Finish Line Support

February 22, 2026

Details

Be part of a great group celebrating participants as they come through the finish line. You will be assigned to help in one of various spots at the finish line with possibilities of:
- bib spotter with announcer
- food support
- water support

Location

Check-in at the volunteer table. Look for signs directing you to that location.

Sunday - Tear Down

February 22, 2026

Details

Work as a team tearing down/moving start/finish line equipment such as cones, ropes, signs, etc. This is a bending, lifting, movement filled opportunity! This is an indoor/outdoor opportunity.

Location

Check-in at the volunteer table. Look for signs directing you to that location.

Other Tasks

Sunday - Set-up - Start/Finish Line

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Assist as a team setting up tables, cones, signs, and other start/finish equipment. This is a bending, lifting, movement opportunity. This is an outdoor opportunity.

Location

Check-in at the volunteer table. Look for signs directing you to that location.

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