Flying Pig Marathon
Group Volunteer Opportunities
May 2015
Pre-Race Preparation Volunteer Opportunities:
(Thursday, April 30)
Expo Set-up / Poster Prep
Assist Marathon personnel in the set-up of registration and packet pickup area.
Assist in organization of premium items, t-shirt and merchandise.
Assemble poster boxes, roll and insert posters into boxes.
Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati.
Thursday 11am-6pm (volunteers assigned to a 3 hour shift)
Friday Evening Volunteer Opportunities:
(Friday, May 1)
Little Kings Mile Race and Party
Assist with packet pick-up, set up of finish line area
Volunteer in the finish line area handing out medals, water and other items
Volunteer at refreshment and food booths, assist green team with clean up and recyling.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park
6pm – 12am (volunteers assigned to a 3 hour shift)
Set up for Saturday events
Help set up assembly line and stuff goodie bags for kids events
Assist Finish Line Supervisor with finish line set-up duties
Location: finish line area between US Bank arena and Great American Ballpark
5pm – 9pm
Friday / Saturday Expo Volunteer Opportunities:
(Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2)
Expo - Info Pigs
Assist at the Information Booth and various locations within the Expo. FAQ’s provided.
Ideal for past Flying Pig Marathon participants and volunteers very familiar with the city.
Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati.
**Note: Previous year’s groups have first opportunity to reclaim their assignments by
the predetermined deadline. New groups will be assigned on a first come and most
appropriate basis.
Flying Pig Marathon
Group Volunteer Opportunities
May 2015
Friday or Saturday
Expo - Registration & Packet Pick-up
Assist with participant race registration, packet pick-up, merchandise sales, t-shirts and
premium items, etc.
Volunteers will be helping in a fast paced, quick thinking environment with long periods
of standing
Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati.
Friday or Saturday (morning, afternoon or evening shift)
Expo - T-shirt & Premium Pick-up / Expo Vendor support
Assist with re-stocking and handing out participant t-shirts and premium items.
Assist event sponsors / vendors with sample handouts.
Requires long periods of standing
Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati.
Friday or Saturday (morning, afternoon or evening shift)
Expo - Tear-down
Assist Marathon personnel and vendors in breaking down and packing expo displays and
merchandise.
Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati.
Saturday only: the close of the Expo (2-2.5 hours)
Expo - Vintage Apparel Sales
Operate merchandise booth at expo selling previous years’ tee shirts.
Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati.
Friday or Saturday (morning, afternoon or evening shift)
Saturday Events - Volunteer Opportunities:
(Saturday, May 2nd)
Piglet
Assist with Piglet event registration and pre-registered packet pick-up
Assist with staging, handing out medals and goodie bags for the Piglet children's races
10:30am – 2pm
Kids’ 26th Mile Event
Assist Marathon staff with set up, start line and staging area of the Kids Mile event.
**Note: Previous year’s groups have first opportunity to reclaim their assignments by
the predetermined deadline. New groups will be assigned on a first come and most
appropriate basis.
Flying Pig Marathon
Group Volunteer Opportunities
May 2015
Could be asked to assist with packet pickup for Saturday events
10am - 1pm
Saturday events - Race Registration & Packet pick-up
Provide volunteers for registration and packet pick-up for Saturday events.
6am – 10am
Finish Line
Staff the finish line for 10K, 5K, Kids Mile, Pig Abilities and/or Flying Fur. Duties
include distribution of medals, refreshments, mylar blankets.
7am – 3pm (volunteers assigned to a 4-4.5 hour shift)
Course Monitors
Ensure participant safety and direction for 5K and 10K events
Group will be split into smaller subsets to cover spots along the course
Various intersections along the 5K and 10K course
7am – 11am
Flying Fur
Set up and operate the human & dog water stop(s) along the course
Provide volunteers in the start line area to assist with staging and additional dog needs
Provide volunteers to assist with Flying Fur participant packet pickup and registration
11:30am - 2:30pm
Green Team / Clean-up / Recycle Team
Clear and sort trash and recyclables in finish area and assist in tear down of finish area.
Location: Pete Rose Way and Mehring Way area.
7am – 3pm (volunteers assigned to 4.5 hour shift; organization has the option to register
and split volunteer coverage for the entire day for full donation amount **Group leader
coverage required onsite for entire shift time)
Saturday or Sunday
Family Fun Fest Vendor Support
Assist vendors with sample handouts at the post-race event
Assist with beer distribution and re-stocking
Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age
Location: Yeatman's Cove
9am - 3pm (volunteers assigned to 3 hour shift)
**Note: Previous year’s groups have first opportunity to reclaim their assignments by
the predetermined deadline. New groups will be assigned on a first come and most
appropriate basis.
Flying Pig Marathon
Group Volunteer Opportunities
May 2015
Fluid Station Supply Distribution & Return
Serve as porters for fluid station captains picking up and returning supplies.
Location: City Dash warehouse.
Saturday 10am and Sunday 9am
Pasta Party
Serve as hosts for the pre-race carbo-loading buffet.
Location: TBA, Downtown Cincinnati.
Saturday night 4pm-8pm
Sunday Marathon Race Day - Volunteer Opportunities:
(Sunday, May 3rd)
Baggage Buses - Drop off at Start Line
Assist runners in depositing gear bags onto buses at start line. Travel with buses to the
finish line and assist handing out bags to finishers
Location: start near Paul Brown Stadium.
4:45am - 9:30am
Relay Exchange
Help runners in exchange zones, hand out water, set-up & tear down.
Location: Various locations on course.
5:30am
Relay Bus Loading
Direct relay runners onto appropriate buses to relay exchange zones, provide information,
assist runners who miss connections.
Location: Eggleston Ave.
5:15am
Info Pig - Relay Bus Drop Off / Hotel Shuttle pick up
Direct relay runners to the finish line after bus drop off, provide information.
Help answer questions and direct participants to the Hotel Shuttles (relay bus becomes
the hotel shuttle once empty)
**Note: Previous year’s groups have first opportunity to reclaim their assignments by
the predetermined deadline. New groups will be assigned on a first come and most
appropriate basis.
Flying Pig Marathon
Group Volunteer Opportunities
May 2015
Course Monitor
Man various intersections on marathon route to keep runners on course, ensure runner
safety, & provide encouragement to runners. Must have adult supervision with each
minor aged volunteer. Group will be split into subgroups of 2-4 volunteers each.
Location: varies along course route
Time varies - 6am start time or later
Course "Monitainers"
Same as course monitor except group will remain together to ensure runner safety &
provide entertainment.
Location: Eastern Ave/Riverside Drive.
7am-1pm
Runner Feed Zones
Prepare and distribute fruit or other edibles to runners on course and provide
entertainment.
Location: Varies along the course
Time varies - 6am start or later
Energy Gel Station
Distribute energy gel to runners near mile 17 and mile 22. Set up and clean area.
6:30am
Hog Wash Station
Distribute wet/dry towels to runners and provide entertainment.
Location: GCWW Pump Station, Eastern Ave
7am
Greased Pig Station
Distribute anti-chafe products and sunscreen to runners on course while providing
entertainment.
Location: TBD near Mile 18
Green Team / Clean-up / Recycle Team
Clear and sort trash and recyclables in finish area and assist in tear down of finish area.
Location: Pete Rose Way and Mehring Way area.
**Note: Previous year’s groups have first opportunity to reclaim their assignments by
the predetermined deadline. New groups will be assigned on a first come and most
appropriate basis.
Flying Pig Marathon
Group Volunteer Opportunities
May 2015
7am – 3pm (volunteers assigned to 4.5 hour shift; organization has the option to register
and split volunteer coverage for the entire day for full donation amount **Group leader
coverage required onsite for entire shift time)
Saturday or Sunday
Party Zone Station
Serve as hosts to spectators attending by distributing refreshments and providing a fun,
clean, hospitable environment.
Location: 4 various locations on the course
Finish Area
Assist in maintaining runner flow thru finish chutes, hand out medals, mylar blankets,
water, food. Volunteers 16 years and older.
Location: Yeatmans Cove.
6:00am - 2pm (volunteers assigned to a 4.5 hour early or late shift)
Baggage Retrieval Buses at Finish Line
Assist runners in claiming gear baggage that was deposited at the starting line.
Location: Yeatmans Cove
9:30am
Finish Area Security
Help secure various points of the recovery area to ensure a “Participants Only” zone
Location: Finish Line at Pete Rose Way
7am - 2pm
Info Pigs - Start Line
Provide general information regarding race, course, & city to runners, spectators, other
volunteers. Will be provided with a prepared list of FAQ’s and guidance from Key Info
Pigs
Locations: Start Line near Paul Brown stadium
4:45am
Info Pigs - Finish Line
Provide general information regarding race, course, & city to runners, spectators, other
volunteers. Will be provided with a prepared list of FAQ’s and guidance from Key Info
Pigs
Locations: Finish area in Yeatman's Cove
**Note: Previous year’s groups have first opportunity to reclaim their assignments by
the predetermined deadline. New groups will be assigned on a first come and most
appropriate basis.
Flying Pig Marathon
Group Volunteer Opportunities
May 2015
6:30am
Clean Up/Recycle Team
Clear trash and assist in implementing recycling/composting practices within finish area.
Location: Pete Rose Way and Mehring Way area. 7:00am-2pm
Start Line - Corral and security
Direct participants into proper starting coral, provide directions and assistance near the
start line area
Assist with start line clean up and clothing pick-up
Location: near Paul Brown Stadium.
4:45am
Fluid Stations – *if available*
Provide water and Gatorade to runners, additional commitments are also required of these
volunteers (attending organizational meeting, supply pickup, etc)
Locations: various along the course route
Time - varies depending on location
**Note: Previous year’s groups have first opportunity to reclaim their assignments by
the predetermined deadline. New groups will be assigned on a first come and most
appropriate basis.