Volunteers, we need your help!Hope Alliance & Split Second Timing organize several events each year to raise money for the Friday Backpack Program. We currently need volunteers for the Rolla Galloping Gobbler on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 23rd).
About This Year's Event:Rolla's Galloping Gobbler takes place at Veterans Memorial Park off Southview Drive. The morning starts off with a 10K at 7am, a 5K at 8:30 that can be combined for a 15K Challenge, with a Kids' Dash toward the end of the race.
Volunteer Roles:There are limited volunteer opportunities so please sign up early if you want to help out.
Thanksgiving morning volunteer roles start at 6:30 AM. The race is over around 9:45 AM. We need volunteers for the following roles for these races:
- Advanced Check-In (Saturday, Nov 18th 11:30 AM - 4 PM at Price Chopper): Assist runners with race check-in; hand out race shirts.
- Race Day Check-In: (6:45 - 8:30 AM) Assist runners with race morning check-in; hand out race shirts
- Water station: (8:00 - 9:45 AM) Fill water cups and hand them to runners.
- Course Monitor: (6:45 - 9:45 AM or when last runner passes) Positioned at a specific intersections on the race course, ensure that runners go in the correct direction and cars to not enter course. Safety vests are provided and must be worn. This position receives the highest fundraising credit.
- Finish Line Food/Drink: (8:00 - 9:45 AM) Resupply water bottles and food items in post-race area.
Thank you for considering volunteering!
