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Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k

Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k

Manhattan, IL 60442 US

Early Packet Pickup

March 6, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Handing out race packets with to race participants

Location

Fitness Premier
540 W. North St.
Manhattan, IL 60442

Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration

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

March 7, 2026

Details

Help set up
Handing out race packets to race participants
Answer questions

Location

Metra Station
15601 W. Sweedler Rd.
Manhattan , Illinois 60442

Church/Start Line

March 7, 2026

Details

Directing
Answering Questions

Location

Corner of E. North St and Thelma St.

Course Marshals

March 7, 2026

Details

Report to finish line by 10:15am, receive reflective safety vest walk to your location from there.

Location

Eastern and 2nd St

Water Station

March 7, 2026

Details

Report to Finish Line to receive reflective safety vest and then proceed to water station. Water station will be located at Key St. and 3rd St.
Help with set up
Help with clean up

Location

Eastern and 2nd St

Finish Line

March 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Put finish line refreshments out
Answer questions
Clean up

Location

Eastern and 2nd St

Post Race Awards Medium Priority

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

March 7, 2026

Details

Arrive at the main festival the day of the race by 10 am to set up, tables, and awards. Awards will be announced at around 12:15 pm or earlier depending on the last person to finish. Runners will pick up their awards inside the festival tent.

Location

The main festival tent

Race Photographer

March 7, 2026

Details

Take photos before, during, and after the race.
Upload photos to RunSignUp website after the event.

Location

Start line: Thelma St. and North St.
Finish line: Second St. and Eastern Ave.

Course Sweeper High Priority

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Start at the end of the race. Maintain a 20 minute per mile pace, and make sure any run/walker stay ahead of you, if you pass them make sure they know they may not be finished before awards. You can also perform this task and register for the race. Then you will get a volunteer credit and a race credit.

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