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Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k

Sun November 9, 2025 Gainesville, FL 32601 US Directions

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Aid Station Volunteers

Aid Station # 1 (Mile 1.25) High Priority

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

November 9, 2025

Details

Volunteers will need to drive to aid station #1.

Volunteers will fill cups with water and Gatorade and place them on the table. They will continue to fill the cups to keep up with the runner's demand. Cups will be handed to runners.

Aid Station # 2 Volunteer (La Chua Trail)

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

November 9, 2025

Details

Volunteers will need to drive to to La Chua Trailhead and park in the lot.

Volunteers will fill cups with water and Gatorade and place them on the table. They will continue to fill the cups to keep up with the runner's demand.

Must park at the FDEP Parking lot ($6.00 - will be paid back) and then a short walk to the location.

Location

This location will be at the turnaround.

Aid Station #3 (Close to Turnaround) High Priority

November 9, 2025

Details

This location is at the parking lot at CR 2082 and 234.

Volunteers will fill cups with water and Gatorade and place them on the table. They will continue to fill the cups to keep up with the runner's demand. Cups will be handed to runners. Gels will also be handed out at this aid station.

They will also make sure runners know they are approaching the turnaround point.

Bike Patrol

Lead Bike Volunteer

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

November 9, 2025

Details

This Volunteer will be the lead bike. They will lead the fastest runner and make sure other runners know they are coming.

Resources Needed

Bike - 1

Bicycling course marshal

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

November 9, 2025

Details

Course marshalls will monitor the course while riding on a bicycle as the race is on a trail that does not allow motor vehicles (except in case of emergency vehicles or official park business). Course marshalls will assist participants in need, must have a cell phone to call 911 and Race Director in case of emergency.

Resources Needed

Bike - 1

Finish Line Area/ Awards

Medal Volunteer

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

November 9, 2025

Details

This volunteer will give finishers their medals

Location

Finish Area

Other Tasks

Parking Volunteer

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

November 9, 2025

Details

This volunteer will make sure runners do not try to park at First Mag that are in the way of the start/finish.

Resources Needed

Safety Vest - 1

Check in Table High Priority

November 9, 2025

Details

Arrive at 6:30 am to hand out bibs.

Location

Boulware Springs

Traffic Control High Priority

November 9, 2025

Details

2 locations will be needed where the trail intersect Sotheast 21 Ave and Southeast 4th Street

5 K Turnaround

November 9, 2025

Details

Stand at 5K turnaround and direct runners. You will need to drive to Boulware Springs Trailhead and walk to the turnaround spot.

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