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The 2017 Fayetteville Firefighters' Hero Half Marathon is Sunday, October 15th, at 8:00 am. Starting at Lokomotion Family Fun Center, the 13.1-mile course loops around Lake Fayetteville before heading downtown along the scenic Razorback Regional Greenway with a Finish Line Festival right on Dickson Street in conjunction with the Fayetteville Fire Department's annual Family Fire Safety Fair. This non-profit race is co-presented by The Spark Foundation and the Fayetteville Firefighter's Association. Proceeds benefit organizations that meet community needs, increase fitness opportunities, and make Northwest Arkansas a great place to live, work, and play. Race registration and more information are available at herohalfmarathon.com.
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Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
48 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
12 and up
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Requirement Details
Some shifts may require some lifting or the ability to be on your feet for several hours. Make sure you check each shift. Thanks!
Perks
Long sleeve tech shirt for volunteering with us as well as perks from local business throughout the day!
Parking Details
Parking will be available downtown and in the City of Fayetteville Parking Deck on Spring Street.
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Shifts (17)
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Packet Prep/Pick-up Volunteer (Shift #1) | 6:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | TBA | You'll help staff assemble packets for runners. | 1/20 | Over |
1 - 5 of 5 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Packet Prep/Pick-up Volunteer (Shift #2) | 10:00am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | TBA | You'll help runners pick up their packets (with bib, shirt, and goodies) the day before the race. | 0/10 | Over |
Packet Prep/Pick-up Volunteer (Shift #3) | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | TBA | You'll help runners pick up their packets (with bib, shirt, and goodies) the day before the race. | 0/10 | Over |
Event Set-up Volunteer (Shift #1) | 6:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | West/Dickson Corner Parking Lot Fayetteville, AR 72701 | Are you late to bed? Early riser? For such a big race, we need your help to get everything ready for when the runners show up in the morning. You may be helping with: - delivering supplies along the course - setting up fencing - setting up tents - hanging... | 0/5 | Over |
Event Set-up Volunteer (Shift #2) | 8:00pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | West/Dickson Corner Parking Lot Fayetteville, AR 72701 | Are you late to bed? Early riser? For such a big race, we need your help to get everything ready for when the runners show up in the morning. You may be helping with: - delivering supplies along the course - setting up fencing - setting up tents - hanging... | 0/5 | Over |
Event Set-up Volunteer (Shift #3) | 10:00pm (CT) | 12:00am (CT) | West/Dickson Corner Parking Lot Fayetteville, AR 72701 | Are you late to bed? Early riser? For such a big race, we need your help to get everything ready for when the runners show up in the morning. You may be helping with: - delivering supplies along the course - setting up fencing - setting up tents - hanging... | 0/5 | Over |
1 - 11 of 11 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Water/Aid Station Volunteer | 6:00am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | Multiple Locations along Razorback Greenway Contact your group coordinator or Race Director for specific location & duties | We're looking for groups to set up specific Water and Aid Stations along the course. Get 10-20 of your friends and provide everything a runner could need: water and aid, yes but also all of the encouragement, cheerleading, dance moves, etc.! | 0/100 | Over |
Course Volunteer (Shift #1) | 6:00am (CT) | 9:00am (CT) | Multiple Locations along Razorback Greenway Fayetteville, AR 72703 Locations may vary. Bring bike if you have it! | You will be: - setting up the course - pointing runners in the correct direction along the course - cheering | 0/20 | Over |
Registration Volunteer | 6:00am (CT) | 9:00am (CT) | West/Dickson Corner Parking Lot Fayetteville, AR 72701 Parking available on streets or city garage on Spring Street | The registration volunteer will assist runners in checking into the race. You will be giving runners their bib, chip, and t-shirt. You will help clean up registration and transition to Finish Line Festival | 0/20 | Over |
Course Volunteer Late Shift | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | You will be: - encouraging final runners to the finish line - sweeping the course to make sure everyone has finished - helping to clean up the course | 0/20 | Over | |
Finish Line Volunteer (Shift #1) | 8:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | West/Dickson Corner Parking Lot Fayetteville, AR 72701 | One of the best jobs there is! You will be: - setting up the finish line festival - congratulating runners as they cross the finish - removing timing chips from their shoes - handing out medals | 0/15 | Over |
Starting Line Volunteer | 6:00am (CT) | 9:00am (CT) | Lokomotion Family Fun Park Fayetteville, AR 72703 | You'll be at Lokomotion at the starting line helping with any last minute needs, our opening speakers, and directing runners as they exit the shuttles. | 0/10 | Over |
Course Volunteer (Shift #2) | 9:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Multiple Locations along the Razorback Greenway Locations may vary. Bring bike if you have it! | You will be: - setting up the course - pointing runners in the correct direction along the course - cheering | 0/10 | Over |
Finish Line Volunteer (Shift #2) | 10:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | West/Dickson Corner Parking Lot Fayetteville, AR 72701 | One of the best jobs there is! You will be: - congratulating runners as they cross the finish - removing timing chips from their shoes - handing out medals - directing runners to food/water/beer - clean up | 0/10 | Over |
Finish Line Volunteer (Shift #3) | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | One of the best jobs there is! You will be: - congratulating runners as they cross the finish - removing timing chips from their shoes - handing out medals - directing runners to food/water/beer - clean up | 0/10 | Over | |
Beer Garden Volunteer (Shift #1) | 9:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | West/Dickson Corner Parking Lot Fayetteville, AR 72701 | You will: - make sure beer garden is ready by 9:20 - assist with security/checking IDs as needed - handling money - making sure beer stays within the fencing (**must be 21 or over**) | 0/5 | Over |
Beer Garden Volunteer (Shift #2) | 11:00am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | West/Dickson Corner Parking Lot Fayetteville, AR 72701 | You will: - make sure beer garden is ready by 9:20 - assist with security/checking IDs as needed - handling money - making sure beer stays within the fencing (**must be 21 or over**) | 0/5 | Over |