About
Date: Sunday, November 4
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 special 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 | 2:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (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 | 9/9 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Expo Vendor Helpers | 9:45am (CT) | 12:00pm (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 | 1:40pm (CT) | 4:00pm (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 | 16/16 | Over |
Packet Pick-up | 3:45pm (CT) | 7:00pm (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 | pass out packets and shirts to runners | 16/16 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Packet Pick-up | 9:30am (CT) | 11:30am (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 | 11:15am (CT) | 3:00pm (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 | pass out packets and shirts to runners and help timers | 14/14 | Over |
Packet Pick-up | 2:45pm (CT) | 5:45pm (CT) | 600 W. Sunshine Springfield, MO 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 | 14/14 | 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 | 10/10 | 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 | 6:15am (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 |
Route Director | 6:30am (CT) | 7:30am (CT) | Intersection of Virginia/Seminole Springfield, MO 65807 Pick up microphone before shift at John A and Genny Morris Conservation Center- volunteer desk | Very Important job! Use Microphone to direct runners to the correct route. | 1/1 | Over |
Route Director | 6:45am (CT) | 7:30am (CT) | Intersection of Seminole/Kings Springfield, MO 65807 Make sure to pick up microphone at the John A and Genny Morris Conservation Center | Very Important job!! use microphone to direct runners to the correct route. | 1/1 | Over |
Relay Exchange Point | 7:00am (CT) | 8:30am (CT) | Intersection Southern Hills/Ingram Mill Springfield, MO 65807 | Work at Relay Exchange Point with participants who are waiting to start their leg of the relay | 2/2 | Over |
Relay Exchange Point | 7:15am (CT) | 9:30am (CT) | Intersection at Meadowview and Stanford Springfield, MO 65807 | Work at Relay Exchange Point with participants waiting to start their leg of the relay | 2/2 | Over |
Relay Exchange Point | 7:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Intersection at College and Campbell Springfield, MO 65807 | Work with participants waiting for their leg of the relay to start | 2/2 | Over |
Beer Servers | 7:30am (CT) | 10:30am (CT) | 215 South Grant Avenue Springfield, MO 65806 Mother's Brewing Company in the alley | Help hand out beer at the finish Line. ** Must be 21. | 4/4 | Over |
Relay Exchange Point | 7:30am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | Intersection at Meadowmere and Pickwick Springfield, MO 65807 | Work with participants waiting to start their leg of the relay | 2/2 | 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 | 10/10 | 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. | 10/10 | 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 | 3/3 | Over |