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George Mason 5K and Fun Run

Sat October 18, 2025 Fairfax, VA 22030 US Directions

Event Set-Up Crew High Priority

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

October 18, 2025

Details

Duties:

Assist staff with setting up tables, tents, and signage

Place course directional markers, cones, and barricades (in coordination with staff or police if needed)

Unload supplies (water, t-shirts, snacks, etc.)

Help set up registration and check-in station

Prepare water station and finish area before participants arrive

Notes:

Volunteers should be comfortable lifting light to medium-weight items

Some may be reassigned to other roles (like finish line or clean-up) once set-up is complete

Location

Start/Finish Area, Registration Tent, Water Station, Course

Resources Needed

Traffic Cones - 100
Radios - 3 - 6
Golf Carts - 3 - 4
Mason Rec Truck - 1 - 2

Check-In and Registration High Priority

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

October 18, 2025

Details

Duties:

Assist participants with check-in

Distribute race bibs and safety pins

Hand out t-shirts to those who registered by the October 3 deadline

Answer general questions about the event

Location

Registration Tent (Start/Finish Area)

Resources Needed

Tables - 8
Chairs - 8
iPads - 4
T-shirts - 400+
T-Shirt Distribution List - 8
Race Bibs - 400+
App QR Code & Stand - 4+
Table Skirts - 6
Sponsor Banner - 1

Course Marshals High Priority

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

October 18, 2025

Details

Duties:

Direct runners and walkers along the correct route

Monitor for any medical concerns or course hazards

Alert public safety or event staff if issues arise

Cheer on participants to boost morale

Location

Along the course (corners, crosswalks, directional points)

Resources Needed

Radios - 6
Golf Carts - 2

Water Station Volunteers Medium Priority

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

October 18, 2025

Details

Duties:

Set up and fill water cups

Hand water to participants as they pass

Keep the area clean and restocked

Encourage runners with positive energy

Location

Water Station (midpoint on course)

Resources Needed

10 Gallon Water Coolers & Ice - 4
Paper Cups - 600
Trash Cans & Bags - 3
Tables - 3
Radio - 1

Start/Finish Line Support Medium Priority

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

October 18, 2025

Details

Duties:

Help manage start line area and guide participants into position

Assist with flow through the finish line (direct toward refreshments, water, etc.)

Cheer for finishers and help distribute post-race snacks or medals if offered

Location

Start/Finish Line

Resources Needed

Start/Finish Line Flag - 1
Table - 1
Chairs - 2

Youth Fun Run Volunteers Medium Priority

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

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Duties:

Help organize and line up youth participants

Monitor the course for safety

Assist parents and children with questions

Hand out ribbons or treats post-run (if applicable)

Location

Designated Youth Run Area (adjacent to start/finish)

Floaters / Event Support Medium Priority

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

October 18, 2025

Details

Duties:

Fill in for last-minute volunteer needs

Assist staff with logistics, signage, or urgent needs

Provide general support throughout event areas

Location

Assigned as needed throughout the event

Resources Needed

Radios - 4

Clean-Up Crew High Priority

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

October 18, 2025

Details

Duties:

Collect trash and recycling

Help tear down tables, tents, signage

Assist with returning materials to storage or loading vehicles

Location

Entire event footprint

Resources Needed

Golf Cart - 2 - 4

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