MIU Run for the Ribbon 5K Run/Walk

• Pre-Race
• Race Day

Packet Pick-Up

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June 14, 2024

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

June 15, 2024

10:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Hand out shirts and bibs to pre-registered racers. These volunteers could participate in the event after, as they would be finished by the start of the event.

Location

Planet Fitness
13151 W 10 Mile Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237

Zoo Set Up

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June 15, 2024

5:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Set up registration and vendor tables; Set up "In Celebration of" signs along the route. These volunteers could participate in the event after, as they would be finished by the start of the event.

Location

Detroit Zoo, Water Tower Parking Lot

Registration/Finish Line

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June 16, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 25 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Check racers in and out bibs and shirts. Hand out medals to finishers.
These volunteers could participate in the event after (foregoing the finish line assist), as they would be finished by the start of the event. If able to help pass out medals, then the volunteer would not be able to participate in the event.

Location

Detroit Zoo, Water Tower Parking Lot

Course Marshal

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June 16, 2024

7:30 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 40 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Stand in a designated intersection along the route to ensure runner safety. Cheers runners on and provide direction as needed. May be stationed inside zoo for 1 mile stroll. These volunteers would be unable to participate in the event.

Location

Detroit Zoo, Water Tower Parking Lot

Photographer - 5K

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June 16, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Take professional photographs of the 5k race. May be at start/finish line or on the course. These volunteers would be unable to participate in the event.

Volunteers would need to bring their own photography equipment and be willing to send digital copies of their photographs to the Executive Director after race day.

Location

Detroit Zoo, Water Tower Parking Lot

Photographer - 1 Mile Stroll

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June 16, 2024

7:45 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Take professional photographs of the 1-mile stroll inside the zoo. This volunteer would be unable to participate in the event.

Volunteers would need to bring their own photography equipment and be willing to send digital copies of their photographs to the Executive Director after race day.

Location

Detroit Zoo, Water Tower Parking Lot

Tear Down/Clean Up

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June 16, 2024

9:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help remove "In Celebration of" signs, help tear down registration/finish line, signage. These volunteers would be able to participate in the event and volunteer after.

Location

Detroit Zoo, Water Tower Parking Lot

Foundation Tent/Survivor Table

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June 16, 2024

6:30 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Stand at Foundation Tent/Survivor table throughout the event. Hand out educational materials, beads, and back bibs. These volunteers would be unable to participate in the event.

Location

Detroit Zoo, Water Tower Parking Lot

Water Station #1

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June 16, 2024

7:45 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Fill water cups, hand out to runners, clean up cups. These volunteers would be unable to participate in the event.

Location

25527 Scotia Rd

Water Station #2

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June 16, 2024

7:45 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Fill water cups, hand out to runners, clean up cups. These volunteers would be unable to participate in the event.

Location

8670 Huntington Rd