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HomeFront's HALLOWEEN 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Saturday, October 25, 2025 Princeton, NJ 08540 US Directions

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Marketing Magicians

Flyer/Postcard Distribution High Priority

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

In September, we need your help in distributing flyers and postcards to area businesses, post on library and community bulletin boards, and at local events in the following towns: Robbinsville, Hamilton, West Windsor, Plainsboro, Princeton, Hopewell Borough, Lawrence, Pennington, South Brunswick, Cranbury, Monroe, New Hope, Lambertville, Yardley, Ewing, Montgomery and Bordentown. (Must have own means of transportation.)

Location

HomeFront will assign locations

Yard Sign Brigade High Priority

At least 7 more volunteers needed.

Details

In September, place signs in designated locations in the following towns: Robbinsville, Hamilton, West Windsor, Plainsboro, Princeton, Hopewell Borough, Lawrence, Pennington, South Brunswick, Cranbury, Monroe, New Hope, Lambertville, Yardley, Ewing, Montgomery and Bordentown. (Must have own means of transportation.)

Location

HomeFront will assign locations

Decor Creation & Venue Decorators

Race Gear/Signage/Decoration Truck Load-Out

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

October 23, 2025

Details

Save the Date! Thursday, October 23, 2025
Box and organize race items as needed, work with décor committee lead, check items off inventory list as they are loaded, help load HomeFront truck for next day delivery.

Location

1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ

Table Set-Up and Wipe Down

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Set up tables with two chairs each for registration, awards, crafts, t-shirts, and pumpkin dash. Race Day, wipe down tables and chairs if wet and cover with tablecloth as needed.

Location

Courtyard, 502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor, NJ

Starting Line Set Up

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Early morning start required on the Day of the Race! Help set corrals and signage up at starting line as well as inflatables and HomeFront tent.

Location

502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor, NJ

Pre-Race Day Registration Team

T-Shirt and Race Packet Preparation

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

October 21, 2025

October 22, 2025

Details

Pre-Race Day help needed!
Tuesday, Oct. 21 and Wednesday, Oct. 22
Count and organize t-shirts by size and type. Sort bibs and t-shirts into the Packets for registered participants.

Location

1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick Up Greeter

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

October 24, 2025

Details

The Day Before the Race, Friday, Oct. 24: Greet participants as they approach the registration area, direct them to the correct race and table based on alphabet, answer any questions they may have and generally make them feel welcome! Must be an engaging people person.

Location

Courtyard, 502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor, NJ

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick Up - 5K Run - Names A - L

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

October 24, 2025

Details

Day Before the Race: Friday, Oct. 24!
Work at the table for 5K race participants with last name beginning with letters A-L picking up their packets (strongly encouraged to avoid race day rush!) Give them registration packet. Answer any questions they may have using FAQ sheet you will be provided. Must be an engaging people person.

Location

Courtyard, 502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor.

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick Up 1 Mile Walk – Names M – Z

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

October 24, 2025

Details

Day Before the Race: Friday, Oct. 24!
Work at the table for 1 Mile Walk participants with last name beginning with letters M-Z picking up their packets (strongly encouraged to avoid race day rush!) Give them registration packet. Answer any questions they may have using FAQ sheet you will be provided. Must be an engaging people person.

Location

Courtyard, 502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor.

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick Up 1 Mile Walk – Names A – L

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

October 24, 2025

Details

Day Before the Race: Friday, Oct. 24!
Work at the table for 1 Mile Walk participants with last name beginning with letters A-L picking up their packets (strongly encouraged to avoid race day rush!) Give them registration packet. Answer any questions they may have using FAQ sheet you will be provided. Must be an engaging people person.

Location

Courtyard, 502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor.

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick Up 5K Run – Names M – Z

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

October 24, 2025

Details

Day Before the Race: Friday, Oct. 24!
Work at the table for 1 Mile Walk participants with last name beginning with letters A-L picking up their packets (strongly encouraged to avoid race day rush!) Give them registration packet. Answer any questions they may have using FAQ sheet you will be provided. Must be an engaging people person.

Location

502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor, NJ

Race Day Registration Team

Registration Greeter 

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

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Greet participants as they approach the registration area, direct them to the correct race and table based on alphabet, answer any questions they may have and generally make them feel welcome! Must be an engaging people person.

Location

502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor, NJ

Day of Race Registration 5K Run - Names A - L

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

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Work the table for 5K race participants with last name beginning with letters A-L race day for any participants picking up their packets. Give them registration packet. Answer any questions they may have using FAQ sheet you will be provided. Must be an engaging people person.

Location

502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor, NJ

Day of Race Registration 5K Run - Names M – Z

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Work the table for 5K race participants with last name beginning with letters M-Z race day for any participants picking up their packets. Give them registration packet. Answer any questions they may have using FAQ sheet you will be provided. Must be an engaging people person.

Location

502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor, NJ

Day of Race Registration 1 Mile Walk – Names A – L

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Work the table for 1 Mile Walk participants with last name beginning with letters A-L race day for any participants picking up their packets. Give them registration packet. Answer any questions they may have using FAQ sheet you will be provided. Must be an engaging people person.

Location

502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor, NJ

Day of Race Registration 1 Mile Walk – Names M – Z

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Work the table for 1 Mile Walk participants with last name beginning with letters M-Z race day for any participants picking up their packets. Give them registration packet. Answer any questions they may have using FAQ sheet you will be provided. Must be an engaging people person.

Location

502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor, NJ

Day of Race T-Shirt Distribution

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

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Race day help needed! Give out t-shirts once participants have registered on the day of the race.

Location

502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor, NJ

General Registration

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

October 25, 2025

Details

General Registration volunteers will help out with miscellaneous tasks such as unpacking/distributing items needed for registration and filling in wherever additional manpower is needed.

Location

502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor, NJ

Volunteer Admin & Check-In

Day of Race Volunteer Check-In – Names A – L

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Check-in volunteers and direct volunteers to their stations. Hand out volunteer t-shirts.

Location

Courtyard, 502 Carnegie Center Drive

Day of Race Volunteer Check-In – Names M – Z

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Check-in volunteers and direct to stations. Hand out volunteer t-shirts.

Location

Courtyard, 502 Carnegie Center Drive

Parking Troop

Parking Greeters (for 3 parking lots)

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Greeters will be stationed at various parking lots directing attendees to the entrance of 502 Carnegie Center Drive. Guests have to go through the building to get to the courtyard and the registration gazebo. Greet guests, use FAQ provided to answer any guest questions and be welcoming!

Location

502 and 302 Carnegie Center Parking Lot

Racecourse & Traffic Control Crew

Mile 1 Clock Setter

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Setup & turn on mile 1 clock at 9:45 am and stay at post until all runners finish. We request all volunteers be onsite no later than 9 am to park, check-in and get to their posts.

Location

At location based on race course map (near main Carnegie Center Blvd. Entrance)

Mile 2 Clock Setter

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Setup & turn on mile 2 clock at 9:45 am, stay at post until all runners finish. We request all volunteers be onsite no later than 9 am to park, check-in and get to their posts.

Location

At location based on race course map (between building 101 and the Hyatt Regency))

Photographers – Start/Finish

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Volunteer professional photographers who are not participating in the race needed to take pictures.

Location

Start and Finish Line on Race Course

Photographers – Racecourse

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteer professional photographers who are not participating in the race needed to take pictures, Walk the race course and take pictures of race particpants, trunk or Treat area and of course decorations.

Location

Throughout race course.

Pumpkin Dash Squad

Pumpkin Dash Helpers

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Set up start and finish line, prize table and help distribute prizes. Group kids by height if needed. Help ensure kids don't wander off from parents. Direct kids and parents to other activities in courtyard.

Location

Courtyard, 502 Carnegie Center Drive

Costume Contest Judges

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Walk around the race course and courtyard observing participants in costume. Hand out finalist tags to anyone you feel had gone above and beyond with their costume. Prizes will be awarded after the race.

Location

502 Carnegie Center Drive Courtyard and Racecourse

Team Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat Support Squad

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Early morning setup! Greet Trunk or Treat participants at 502 parking lot. Help them find their way to T or T setup area based on race course map. Assist them in setup of their vehicles. direct guests to Trunk or Treat.

Location

Meet at 502 Carnegie Center Drive

HomeFront Awareness Engagers

Vision Table Setup and Service

October 25, 2025

Details

This table is all about HomeFront and our mission! Help HomeFront staff at the vision table. Set up HomeFront literature and talk to guests and participants about HomeFront's mission and services. Tell participants about our current needs such as urgently needed items and encourage involvement, sign up volunteers to work at HomeFront. These volunteers need to have experience with HomeFront.

Location

Courtyard 502 Carnegie Center Drive

Costumed Cheer Squad

Costume, Cheer, and Direction Squads (6)

October 25, 2025

Details

Dress up in costume, you'll be assigned a specific spot on the racecourse to cheer on and direct participants. Families or groups encouraged.

Water & Recovery Foods Crew

Starting Line Water and Candy Table Setup

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Arrange water and candy on small carts and distribute at various points throughout the race course.

Location

Near start and finish line and a few points in the courtyard at 502 Carnegie Center Drive.

Courtyard Water and Candy Table Setup

October 25, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Arrange water and candy on small carts and distribute at various points throughout the race course.

Location

Near start and finish line and a few points in the courtyard at 502 Carnegie Center Drive.

Water Station 1

October 25, 2025

Details

Setup water table and hand out water cups to runners and walkers as they pass. location of stations based on racecourse map.
Clean up once race is over. Bring all items at water stations to building 502 courtyard. Pack loose water bottles in containers. Empty water from gallon containers into road drains or in bathroom.

Location

Carnegie Center race course based on course map

Water Station 2

October 25, 2025

Details

Setup water table and hand out water cups to runners and walkers as they pass. location of stations based on racecourse map.
Clean up once race is over. Bring all items at water stations to building 502 courtyard. Pack loose water bottles in containers. Empty water from gallon containers into road drains or in bathroom.

Location

Carnegie Center race course based on course map

Race Results & Awards Team

Award Ceremony Trophy Distribution Support

October 25, 2025

Details

Help race director hand out marathon medals at award ceremony

Location

502 Carnegie Center Drive Courtyard Gazebo

Awards Table Set Up 

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

October 25, 2025

Details

Help set up awards table, unpack trophies, setup trophies by race type, help create real-time list of award winners based on results which can be used for award distribution during awards ceremony.

Location

502 Carnegie Center Drive, West Windsor, NJ

Clean-Up Company

Large Decoration Breakdown – Entrance to Courtyard and Courtyard

October 25, 2025

Details

Disassemble large decorations and pack them together so parts don't get lost. place near gazebo in 502 courtyard for pickup by HomeFront truck.

Location

Courtyard and race course.

Table/Chair Breakdown and Stacking

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 25, 2025

Details

As they are emptied, fold and stack craft tables, food tables etc. in the courtyard and stack under or near gazebo for pickup by HomeFront truck

Location

Building 502 Courtyard

Courtyard Decoration Collection and Packing

October 25, 2025

Details

Collect all decorations such as pumpkins, witch hats, decorative lawn stakes and anything attached to trees and pack them in containers provided. We will also have labels for each container, please fill out label and attach to container. Place items under or near gazebo for pickup by HomeFront truck.

Location

Building 502 Courtyard

Racecourse Directional Signage Collection

October 25, 2025

Details

Vehicle with storage space needed! Drive or walk the racecourse and pick up all directional signs and decorations. Bring them to building 502 front entrance. Pack them in containers provided (if not too large) and label accordingly. Place items at the side of front entrance for pickup by HomeFront truck. (please do not block the doorway)

Location

throughout race course and at building 502

General Trash Cleanup

October 25, 2025

Details

Please help us by picking up discarded wrappers, water bottles etc. Gloves and trash bags provided.

Location

Throughout race course and in Courtyard

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