About
Date: Sunday, November 3
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Starting Line: Bass Pro Shops, 1935 S. Campbell Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807 (Grand Entrance)
Finish Line: John A. and Genny Morris Conservation Center, 600 W. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65807
Volunteers play a crucial role in making dreams come true for these participants. Thank you for giving of your time and talent.
About the actual event:
A Boston qualifier, the Bass Pro Conservation Marathon is a great race for first-time competitors and seasoned runners/walkers looking for an event with a great course and first class amenities. Runners and walkers from all around Missouri and the world will participate in the Bass Pro Conservation Marathon Weekend events, which include a two day expo, 5K, half marathon, marathon and marathon relay.
Participants will run on a couple of beautiful (paved) trails in addition to running through some historic and picturesque residential neighborhoods of Springfield. Participants will also run by the historic Route 66 as they move through the downtown area of Springfield and run through the back lot of Mother's Brewing Company.
People run or walk marathons, half marathons and 5Ks for many reasons including honoring someone special in their lives, meeting personal goals, or striving for personal health and fitness.
Shifts (20)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Prep Day | 1:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807 John and Genny Morris Conservation Center behind Bass pro and next door to the museum, meet in the entrance | Organize shirts, put together packets and snacks, set up sales area | 9/9 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Expo Vendor Helpers | 10:45am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807 White River Conference Center- Behind Bass Pro and next door to the museum, meet in the entrance | Help carry items into the White River Conference center | 6/6 | Over |
Packet Pick-up | 1:30pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807 White River Conference Center- Behind Bass Pro and next door to the museum, meet in the entrance | pass out packets and shirts to runners and help timers | 14/14 | Over |
Packet Pick-up | 3:15pm (CT) | 6:15pm (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807 White River Conference center next to the Bass Pro Museum, check in inside the building | hand out packets and shirts to runners and other duties as needed | 16/16 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Packet Pick-up | 9:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807 John and Genny Morris Conservation Center behind Bass pro and next door to the museum, meet in the entrance | hand out packets and shirts to runners and work with timers | 15/15 | Over |
Packet Pick-up | 12:15pm (CT) | 3:15pm (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807 White River Conference Center- Behind Bass Pro and next door to the museum, meet in the entrance | pass out packets and shirts to runners and other duties as needed | 16/16 | Over |
Packet Pick-up | 3:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807 White River Conference Center- Behind Bass Pro and next door to the museum, meet in the entrance | pass out packets and shirts to runners; help with clean up and break down of Expo | 10/10 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Race Morning Packet Pick Up | 5:45am (CT) | 8:45am (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807 John and Genny Morris Conservation Center behind Bass pro and next door to the museum, meet in the entrance | Will help early morning with 5K and late packet pick up; will help set up awards if time and will help with timing first shift | 12/12 | Over |
Relay Exchange Point 1 Near Jarrett Middle School | 7:00am (CT) | 9:30am (CT) | Near Jarrett Middle School on Jefferson Springfield, MO 65807 Jarrett is on Jefferson between Madison and Grand; park at Jarrett Middle School | Work at Relay Exchange Point with participants who are waiting to start their leg of the relay | 1/2 | Over |
Mother's Beer Server | 7:00am (CT) | 9:30am (CT) | 215 S Grant Ave Springfield, MO 65806 Mother's Brewing Co on Grant Avenue | Must be 21 Years of Age | 4/4 | Over |
Race Day Help- First shift | 6:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807 John and Genny Morris Conservation Center behind Bass pro and next door to the museum, meet in the entrance | Assist with various duties as needed for the race. Hand out finish line food or medals, take candid pictures, direct finishers, help with set up in the morning | 25/25 | Over |
Gear Check- 1st shift | 6:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807 John and Genny Morris Conservation Center behind Bass pro and next door to the museum, meet in the entrance | Collect gear from participants, make sure their belongings have a name tag, assist runners with picking up their belongings at the finish area You will start at the start line and finish in the finish line area. | 6/6 | Over |
Relay Exchange Point 2 on Jefferson Across from Sunshine Elementary School | 7:15am (CT) | 10:15am (CT) | Jefferson street west of Sunshine Elementary School Springfield, MO 65807 Across from 2066 Jefferson along the fence | Work at Relay Exchange Point with participants waiting to start their leg of the relay To the west of Sunshine Elementary School in the right turn lane; Jefferson is coned all the way down to the trail; park in the school parking lot. | 2/2 | Over |
Beer Servers | 7:30am (CT) | 10:30am (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Springfield, MO 65806 Finish line on Sunshine and Campbell Avenue, in front of Conservation Center | Help hand out beer at the finish Line. ** Must be 21. | 4/4 | Over |
Relay Exchange Point 3 On Southern Hills | 8:15am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Southern Hills area on Bruce Court; outside of fence on 2105 Bruce Court Springfield, MO 65807 Southern Hills area on Bruce Court; outside of fence on 2105 Bruce Court | Work with participants waiting for their leg of the relay to start; located in the Southern Hills area on Bruce Court; outside of fence on 2105 Bruce Court | 2/2 | Over |
Relay Exchange Point 4 on Fremont across from Mercy | 8:30am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Mercy Therapy Building on Fremont, just north of Seminole Springfield, MO 65807 Mercy Therapy Building on Fremont, just north of Seminole | Work with participants waiting to start their leg of the relay; Park at the Mercy Therapy building on Fremont; Exchange point is across the street neat the 35 MPH street sign | 2/2 | Over |
Beer Server | 10:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807 John and Genny Morris Conservation Center behind Bass pro and next door to the museum, meet in the entrance | Help pour beers for runners at the finish line. ** Must be 21 | 4/4 | Over |
Route Director | 7:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | By mile 10 and 23 Springfield, MO 65807 Pick up microphone before shift at John A and Genny Morris Conservation Center- volunteer desk | Very Important job! Use Megaphone to direct runners to the correct route. | 1/1 | Over |
Race Day Help- 2nd shift | 9:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 600 W. Sunshine St Springfield, MO 65807 John and Genny Morris Conservation Center behind Bass pro and next door to the museum, meet in the entrance | Various duties needed during this time. May be handing out snacks and drinks at finish line or aassisting Bass Pro staff. | 12/12 | Over |
Finish Line | 9:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 600 West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807 In front of the John A and Genny Morris Conservation Center | Help pass out snacks and drinks to runners at the finish line | 14/14 | Over |