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FXBG Trail 5k

Sun March 29, 2026
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 US Directions

Parking High Priority

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

March 29, 2026

Details

Assisting the participants to park in designated areas to ensure all vehicles are parked correctly and do not obstruct the road. Must be able to direct vehicles.

Location

At Sunshine Ballpark parking lot, directing traffic for parking

Aid Station volunteer High Priority

March 29, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Providing water or Gatorade to participants. Required to set up the aid station and fill cups before runners arrive. Clean up and trash or cups on the ground upon completion. Also, providing communication with the race director. Must be able to walk/run 1.0 mile down the trail to the aid station location.

Location

At the intersection of Beach Trail and USGS Trail, approximately mile 1.0 and 2.3 of the 5k course.

Course Marshal #1 High Priority

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

March 29, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Directing the runners at the first intersection of Beach Trail and the USGS Trail. Also, providing communication with the race director. One course marshal is required, but if you want to be a course marshal with a friend, two is better. Must be able to walk/run 0.8 miles down the trail to the course marshal position.

Location

Approximately 0.8 miles walk from the start of the race.

Course Marshal #2 High Priority

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

March 29, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Directing the runners at the end of Beach Trail onto the Lower Gratitude/Old Shed Road. Also, providing communication with the race director. One course marshal is required, but if you want to be a course marshal with a friend, two is better. Must be able to walk/run 1.8 miles down the trail to the course marshal position.

Location

At the end of Beach Trail, approximately 1.8 miles from the start

Sweep High Priority

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

March 29, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Running or walking behind the last participant on the course to ensure that the course is clear. Also, providing communication with the race director.

Location

Following the last participant for the entire length of the race, approximately 5k.

Timing High Priority

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

March 29, 2026

Details

Assist in collecting the bib numbers of participants as they cross the finish line.

Location

Finish Line

Photographer Medium Priority

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Do you have a keen eye for taking great photos? If yes, then we would love some on-course photos of our participants.

Location

Anywhere along the course.

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