Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run

• Expo
• Saturday 5K & 1-Mile Events
• Marathon / Half Marathon Aid Stations
• Marathon / Half Marathon Course Marshals
• Marathon / Half Marathon Start and Finish Line
• Saturday Pre-Race Prep Activities
• Nationwide Employees Only
• Other Tasks

Expo- T Shirt Distribution

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October 17, 2025

11:30 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (Full)

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (Full)

October 18, 2025

8:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (Full)

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 15 spots remaining)

3:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 27 spots remaining)

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Expo-Packet Pick Up

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October 17, 2025

11:30 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (Full)

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 28 spots remaining)

October 18, 2025

8:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 21 spots remaining)

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 35 spots remaining)

3:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 42 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Distribute envelopes with bib numbers and safety pins to race participants.

Location

Columbus Convention Center

Expo-Info Booth

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October 17, 2025

11:30 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (Full)

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (Full)

October 18, 2025

8:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (Full)

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

3:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

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Expo-Proxy Pick Up

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October 17, 2025

11:30 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (Full)

October 18, 2025

8:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 4 spots remaining)

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

3:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Holbrook & Manter- T shirt distribution

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October 17, 2025

11:30 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Packet Pick-Up (Park National Bank Volunteers)

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October 17, 2025

11:30 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 24 spots remaining)

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JPMorganChase- Expo T shirt Distribution

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October 17, 2025

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT

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Saturday 5K & 1 Mile Course Marshals

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October 18, 2025

8:15 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help direct participants in the Jesse Owens 5K and 1-Mile events

Saturday 5K & 1-Mile Events Check-in

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October 18, 2025

6:45 am EDT - 9:15 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist with bib number assignment and t-shirt distribution pre-race at the Jesse Owens 5K and 1-Mile events.

Saturday 5K & 1-Mile Events Finish Line

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October 18, 2025

8:00 am EDT - 10:45 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist with handing out medals, water, and snacks after the Jesse Owens 5K and 1-Mile events

Saturday 5K & 1-Mile Events Water Station

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October 18, 2025

8:30 am EDT - 10:30 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist with handing out water at the on-course station for the Jesse Owens 5K

5K and 1 mile check-in

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October 17, 2025

11:45 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

3:15 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help the athletes make their way through the expo to pick up their bibs, and more!

Water Stop (Frisbie Apartments, 750 E.Broad St / Mile 1.8)

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October 19, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 52 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Provide fluids toYou will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise). runners as they pass by each aid station

Location

The Frisbie Apartments, 750 E Broad St Parking- Please Park behind or beside the building

Water Stop (St. Charles School, 2010 E.Broad St / Mile 3.5)

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October 19, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 59 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

2010 E Broad St.

Water Stop (2321 Bexley Park/across from 423 S Drexel Ave, North of Main / Mile 4.9)

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October 19, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 59 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

The location for the water stop in Bexley / S Drexel Ave is the fire hydrant at the corner of S Drexel Ave and Bexley Park Rd. It is on the south east corner of that intersection. The hydrant is across from 423 S Drexel Ave and in the side yard of 2321 Bexley Park

Water Stop Franklin Park (E.Broad at Woodland Ave / Mile 6.5)

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October 19, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 51 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

E.Broad at Woodland Ave / Mile 6.5

Water Stop (S 18th St. & Fulton- Old Towne East. /8.1)

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October 19, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 78 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

18th St. & Fulton- Old Towne East. Parking is available at the Children's Hospital lot at 18th and Mound.

Water Stop (Livingston Ave/ Mile 9.1)

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October 19, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 74 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Livingston Ave/ Mile 9.1

Water Stop (German Village / Mile 10.8)

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October 19, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 35 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Directly across from 207 Deshler Ave, south side of Schiller Park. Volunteers are to park at 121 Thurman Ave, (Big Red Rooster Marketing)

Water Stop (High/Willow), Mile 11.7

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October 19, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 11 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

580 S. High Street
Park at Huntington Bank or Side street

Water Stop (Park St. & West Poplar Ave/ Short North Mile 13.3)

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October 19, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 42 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Short North

Water Stop (Hunter/4th) Mile 14.5

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October 19, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 45 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Hunter/4th In front of Columbus Aquatics Center - 1160 Hunter Ave

Water Stop (Bradley Hall 221. West 12th Ave./ Mile 15.5)

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October 19, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 77 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

We are on Neil Ave, just north of OSU Thompson Library, between N. Oval Mall and Annie and John Glenn Avenue

Water Stop (Woody Hayes Dr &and Fyffe Rd / Mile 17.3)

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October 19, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 26 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Woody Hayes Dr & Fyffe rd- OSU Campus By Bus Stop

Water Stop (Guilford Rd @ Northwest Blvd / Mile 19.2)

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October 19, 2025

7:30 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 92 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Guilford Rd and Northwest Blvd

Water Stop (Go Fitness, 1459 King Ave / Mile 20.7)

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October 19, 2025

7:30 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 32 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

GO:Fitness Center, 1459 King Ave

Water Stop (1227 W 1st Ave / Mile 21.9)

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October 19, 2025

8:00 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 38 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

1227 W 1st Ave

Water Stop (5th Ave @ Hyatt House- Mile 23.4)

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October 19, 2025

8:00 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 41 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

5th Ave East of Bridge - Hyatt House 633 W 5th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Mile 23.4

Water Stop (Park St @ Buttles Ave / Mile 24.8)

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October 19, 2025

8:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 47 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

You will provide hydration to runners as they pass through the aid stations. Assist with station set-up and tear down on race day as well. You will be a huge energy boost to the runners and walkers! Any of the following supplies would be helpful to bring on race morning: rake, broom, pitcher, flashlight/headlamp (if you'll be arriving before sunrise).

Location

Park St and Buttles Ave

Course Marshal A- Downtown

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October 19, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 25 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course.

Location

Downtown

Course Marshal B - Near East/Olde Towne East

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October 19, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 31 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

Course marshals can park at the Red Cross parking lot at 995 E Broad St and then head south to the intersection of Hoffman & Madison Avenues for their shirts and a brief orientation.

Course Marshal C - Bexley

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October 19, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 31 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

East bound Broad Street starting at Nelson Rd - turn North on Drexel Ave - continue to Main Street turning West to Nelson Road turning North, back to Broad Street turning West toward downtown.

Course Marshal D -Hospital

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October 19, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 63 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

Children's Hospital area

Course Marshal E- German Village

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October 19, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 46 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

German Village

Course Marshal F - Short North

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October 19, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 68 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

Short North

Course Marshal G - Victorian Village

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October 19, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 23 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

Victorian Village

Course Marshal H - OSU

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October 19, 2025

7:30 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 54 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course

Location

We will be meeting at the Panera at 300 W. Lane Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201. preferably by 7:15 A.M

Course Marshal I -Upper Arlington

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October 19, 2025

7:30 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 58 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course.

Location

Upper Arlington

Course Marshal J - Grandview Heights

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October 19, 2025

7:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 29 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course.

Location

Grandview Heights

Course Marshal K- Split

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October 19, 2025

7:30 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 48 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help keep runners safe and on the course while keeping spectator and vehicular traffic clear of the course.

Location

Split

Finish Line Food & Water

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October 19, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT

Volunteer

Details

Be in the heart of it all, celebrating the finishers and providing them with food items as they move through the finish line area

Gear Check

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October 19, 2025

5:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT

9:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT

Volunteer

Details

Assist runners as they drop their gear to be held while they compete in the race

Finish Line Medals & Blankets

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October 19, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT

Volunteer

Details

Celebrate with every athlete that crosses the finish line by distributing race medals and/or blankets

Location

North Bank Park

Goodwill Pickup

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October 19, 2025

5:00 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 48 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Goodwill Employees Only- Clothing Pick-Up

Bellefontaine Schools- Clean Up Crew

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October 19, 2025

8:30 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Wheelchair Athlete support

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October 19, 2025

5:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

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Bicycle Escorts

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October 19, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 17 spots remaining)

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Medical Volunteer Team

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October 19, 2025

6:45 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT

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Details

Must have password to register, and you will be asked to provide proof of medical credentialing upon registration.

CV Medical Volunteers-NCH Employees Only

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October 19, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 28 spots remaining)

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Elite Athlete Support

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October 19, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 6 spots remaining)

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HAM Operators

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October 19, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 33 spots remaining)

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Gear Check Prep

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October 18, 2025

2:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT

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Medal Prep

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October 18, 2025

11:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 55 spots remaining)

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Location

North Bank Park

Nationwide -Race Bib Prep

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October 9, 2025

9:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

1:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

October 10, 2025

9:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Location

Murray D Lincoln Learning Center
Plaza 1, First Floor

Sweep Team

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October 19, 2025

5:00 am EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 19 spots remaining)

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JU Squad

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October 19, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

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Kids Run Volunteers- Col Parks and Rec Employees ONLY

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October 18, 2025

10:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 33 spots remaining)

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