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129th Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot

Live Event Thursday, Nov 28. Virtual Event Nov 28 - Dec 1. Buffalo, NY 14216 US

Packet Stuffing

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 25, 2024

November 26, 2024

November 27, 2024

Details

Volunteers prepare runner packets containing race t-shirts, pins, and sponsor provided promotional materials.

Location

Independent Health Family YMCA
150 Tech Drive
Amherst, NY 14221

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up - Independent Health Family YMCA

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 25, 2024

November 26, 2024

November 27, 2024

Details

Volunteers distribute bib numbers and shirts to runners at the Independent Health Branch YMCA.

This assignment requires volunteers to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, have finger dexterity, and visual acuity.

Location

Independent Health Branch YMCA
150 Tech Drive, Amherst, NY 14221
(Next to Erie Community College's North Campus)

Race Day Packet Pick-Up - Delaware Family YMCA

November 28, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers distribute bib numbers and shirts to runners at the Delaware Family YMCA.

This assignment requires volunteers to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, have finger dexterity, and visual acuity.

Location

Delaware Family YMCA
2564 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216

Refreshment Set-Up & Distribution - Family Area

November 28, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers assist with the set-up & distribution of refreshments at the family area post-race party on the lower level of the Convention Center.

Location

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Lower Level
153 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

Refreshment Set-Up & Distribution - Convention Center

November 28, 2024

Details

Volunteers assist with the set-up and distribution of refreshments during the post-race party on the upper level of the Convention Center.

Location

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Upper Level
153 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

Finish Line Water Station

November 28, 2024

Details

Volunteers set-up and distribute water to finishers outside the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

Location

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
153 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

Race Course Marshalls

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

November 28, 2024

Details

Volunteers help to ensure the race course is closed to traffic and safe for runners.

Location

Intersection assignments are provided at volunteer check-in on race day.

Race Course Clean-up

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

November 28, 2024

Details

Volunteers canvas the extent of the race course to collect debris (i.e., water bottles, etc.) and/or clothing participants have discarded along the race route. Must have own transportation.

Location

Race Course Route

Finish Line Clean-up

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

November 28, 2024

Details

Volunteers canvas the outdoor areas surrounding the finish line to collect debris (water bottles, etc.) and/or clothing participants have discarded or left behind.

Location

Streets and sidewalks adjacent to the BuffalO Niagara Convention Center in downtown Buffalo.

Pre-Race Bus Loading

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

November 28, 2024

Details

Volunteers help load the buses heading to the start line.

Location

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - Pearl Street Side

Post Race Bus Loading

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

November 28, 2024

Details

Volunteers help load the buses heading to the start line.

Location

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - Pearl Street Side

Packet Pick Up Sponsors Official Merch Family Teams Sign Up
Turkey Trot Info Find a Participant Results Corporate Teams Places to Stay (PDF)
YMCA Donation Volunteer 2023 Race Photos Virtual Race Information Course Map

YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot - The Oldest Consecutively Run Footrace in the World!

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