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Mine Falls Summer Trail Series

Mon June 3 - Tue August 20 Nashua, NH 03062 US Directions

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During Race

Water Stop High Priority

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

Hands out water & electrolytes to participants & thirsty Mine Fall walkers.

Location

Near the highway underpass on the Green Trail. (G95)

Resources Needed

Gallons Water - 10+
Small paper cups - 200 - 300
Signs - 1+

Finish Line Timers High Priority

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

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

Several volunteers will be helping Richie Blake of Yankee Timing with recording the finish time of runners. Then helping to upload the race times.

Resources Needed

Time Machine - 1+
Pencils - 2+
Timing Sheet - 1 - 3

High School Bridge (Main Intersection) High Priority

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

2 volunteers will be needed to steer 5 milers and 5Kers in the right directions

Location

High School Bridge at the 1 mile mark.

Whipple Street Bridge High Priority

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

2 volunteers are needed on the 5K course to direct runners over the bridge.

Location

Both volunteers will be located on each side of the second bridge. One will be located on the Whipple street side, the other will be over the bridge by the flagpole.

5 Mile Flagpole Medium Priority

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

This volunteer will help direct 5 milers at the 3.5 mile mark.

Location

Flagpole located near the soccer/baseball field.

Emily's "Don't Get Lost" Turn High Priority

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 25, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Location

First Half: Stationed at the 1.3 Mile Marker for the 5 Mile Race at the Sharp Turn onto the path that will cross over the pavement by Lincoln Park
Second Half: At the 3.8 Mile Marker for the 5 Mile Race where runners must turn to go back over the bridge

5 Mile Turn / Turtle Hill High Priority

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

This volunteer will be stationed on the 5 mile course. The first half will be to direct runners from the paved path to the first turn after the NHSS bridge at Mile 1.2. The second half they will be positioned at the top of the hill on Spine Road directing runners to the turn that will bring them back over to the high school bridge.

Location

1st half: The 1.2 Mile Marker on the 5 Mile course (paved road leading to Lincoln Park at the turnoff)
2nd half: The 3.7 Mile Marker on the 5 Mile Course (Top of hill on Spine Road leading back to High School Bridge)

Kent's 5 Mile Soccer Field Turn High Priority

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Cowbell. Lots and lots of cowbell

Location

; - )

Resources Needed

Cowbell - 1 - 2

5 Mile Exiting Soccer Field Loop High Priority

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

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

Stationed at a spot where many 5 milers get lost, or turned around, this volunteer will encourage runner to keep going, but will also direct them so they don't get lost. Once the last 5 miler has gone by, they will let the water stop know to pack up.

Location

On Spine Road where the blue trail intersects. (B30)

Bib Collector Medium Priority

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

These volunteers wil 1) Make sure the runner has closed all their pins 2) stamp or sticker their bib to show how many races they've done 3) make sure the runner's name and info is on bib before return 4) write their fastest time in PR space.

Location

Registration tables.

Resources Needed

Milk Crates - 2 - 4
Folders - 26 - 35
Stamps/Stickers - 1
Markers - 1 - 3

Pre-Race

Setup High Priority

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

4 Volunteers will be needed to grab race items from the storage unit on Burke Street and/or set up in front of the Skate Park at the start of the race.

Location

Burke Street, Nashua & Stellos Stadium, Nashua

Resources Needed

Check off List - 1+
10 x 20 Tent - 1+
Vehicles - 2+

Pre-Race Course Marker Medium Priority

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

Armed with Spray chalk, a thorough knowledge of the course, and whatever signage is needed, this volunteer will make sure the 5 Mile and 5K course is cleared & ready for the race.

Resources Needed

Spray Chalk - 4 - 12

Registration High Priority

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

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

4-6 volunteers will be needed to check in runners, pass out bibs, collect checks and cash, and help runners sign in on their phones if they would like to get special perks. 2 volunteers will be needed during the race to enter any paper information into the online portal.

Location

In front of skate park

Theme Coordinator/Post Race Party Planner Medium Priority

May 27, 2024

June 4, 2024

June 10, 2024

June 18, 2024

June 25, 2024

July 2, 2024

July 16, 2024

July 23, 2024

July 30, 2024

August 6, 2024

August 13, 2024

Details

This volunteer gets to have fun creating an atmosphere for the themes. Island vibe? They bring the electric tiki torches. Crazy sock day? They get to pick the runner with the craziest socks. Band day? They bring the awesome band playlist. Basically, the race is their party... And they get to plan it!

Location

Their awesome creative imagination.

Post Race /From Home

Take Down High Priority

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

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

At least 4 volunteers will be needed to organize bins, take down the tables & tents, & place items back in the storage unit.

Location

Stellos Stadium and for some Burke Street

Resources Needed

Vehicle - Truck or Car - 1 - 2
Truck - 1

5K / 5M Course Sweeper Medium Priority

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

Sweeps the 5K and 5M Routes to make sure no runners are left behind. Collects any necessary signage.

Resources Needed

Walkie-Talkie - 1

Social Media Updates Medium Priority

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

These volunteers will upload approved photos of the race to the Mine Falls FB page, IG account, and any other social media platforms runners commonly view.

Location

Anywhere their phone has reception!

Weekly Email Updates Medium Priority

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

June 3, 2024

June 9, 2024

June 17, 2024

June 24, 2024

July 1, 2024

July 15, 2024

July 22, 2024

July 29, 2024

August 5, 2024

August 12, 2024

August 19, 2024

Details

This volunteer will use a template to fill out weekly communications with the runners. They will 1) tell the top finishers 2) give a shout out to several runners who did well or set a PR 3) include the link where runners can check their times 4) thank our sponsors 5) point racers to where they can find/upload their pics of the race 6) let them know the following week's theme so that they can participate if they wish 7) give updates on the virtual runners.

Location

Where ever their phone or laptop has internet access.

Resources Needed

email list - 1
writing skills - 1

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