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Raven Rocks 10k Run and Raven 100k Challenge

Fri November 1 - Sat November 30, 2024 Cross River, NY 10518 US Directions

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On-Course Race Day Helper

Course Marshals

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Course Marshals help direct runners at certain points of the race to make sure they stay on the course. Course marshals should also carry a cell phone to get in touch with Race, Park, or LVAC staff in case of any issues, injuries, or problems.

Location

Various spots on the course.

Water Table

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Staffing of the water table at the site of the former fire tower. Volunteers must be able to reach the summit. Cars can park at the top of Pell Hill camping area and walk. It is a bit less than half a mile from there. The water, table, and cups will be taken by 4WD park vehicle so no carrying is needed.

Location

Site of Former Fire Tower

Race Sweep

Race Sweep

You must be 18-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Race sweep follows the slowest runner - usually starting 10 minutes or so after the runners. Carries tactical map of course (for directing EMT if needed), cell phone, water, and basic first aid kit supplied by the race.

With more than one sweep we can have them can sweep different sections of the course. First sweep can do the first 1.25 mile section (Meadow to Michigan Rd) and second sweep can do second section (4.25 miles, Michigan Rd to Pell Hill) while the second sweep goes to Pell Hill to pick up the final 1 mile from Pell Hill to the Finish Line.

Sweeps can pair up and sweep together if we have more than two sweeps.

Sweeps in the past have picked up the course marking flags as well as unwrapped the ribbon from the course turns.

Location

Start at Meadow 10 min after runners. If more than one sweep, can start at different points in course.

Race Day Volunteer

Race Registration

November 13, 2024

Details

Helping with race morning registration on the morning of the race. Race start time is 9am. Race day registration opens at 7:30am. We will have 2 shifts: 7:15-8:15am and 8:15am-9am. The early shift is good for folks who want to run in the race.

Location

Meadow Parking Lot, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Food Table Help Medium Priority

You must be 10 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Our food provider will deliver the bagels, bananas, plus hot beverages and other supplies at around 7:15 am. Food table helpers can make sure the coffee, hot water, and hot cocoa are ready to go. This year the bagels will be pre-sliced (yay!)

Location

Registration tent.

Timing Assistant High Priority

November 13, 2024

Details

The race timer will need 2-3 helpers on race day to assist with timing the race. This is a critical time-sensitive task and helpers must be completely focused during the time of the races so we don't miss anyone.

Location

Finish Line chute

Race Day Photographer Medium Priority

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

We'd love to get students and community members out on the course taking photos of the day. We will feature race photos on the website and have them available for runners to view and share.

Location

Meet at Meadow Registration area (near the finish line) at 7:30 am to get assignments and memory cards if needed!

Course Checker High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Part of the "Cobweb Crew"

In order to make sure markings are all in place for the race on race day, we will have at least one runner leave at around 7am to run the 10k course and check that everything is marked and set the correct way and no hazards have fallen on the course or appeared overnight. Course checkers should be able to return before the start of the 10k race at 9:00am and hopefully well before.

When they finish, the course checker(s) should report back to the race director immediately about the condition of the course and any areas that need attention. This is a crucial task that helps make sure all of the runners are as safe as possible.

Location

Meet up at main tent in the grass near meadow parking lot, leave from meadow lot.

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