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Root River Triathlon

Sat May 17, 2025 Houston, MN 55943 US Directions

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RRT Race Volunteer

General High Priority

May 17, 2025

Details

More details coming soon!

Location

Houston Nature Center - 215 W Plum St, Houston, MN 55943

Kayak / Canoe to Bike Transition High Priority

May 17, 2025

Details

Check racers off a list to ensure all have exited the water.
Ensure racers cross the timer mat.
Direct them to bathrooms & water station.
Take Photos & Cheer on racers!
Once all boats have come in clean area of any litter.
Haul signs & trach cans back to Nature Center (if possible).

Location

Mound Prairie Boat Landing
Meyer Dr, Houston MN 55943

Resources Needed

Clip board - 1+
Highlighter or Pen / Pencil - 3+

Finish Line High Priority

May 17, 2025

Details

Collect EVERY racers chip timer
Cheer / Clap & Take Photos
Keep area clear of any litter.

Location

Houston Nature Center - 215 W Plum St, Houston, MN 55943

Boat Launch High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 17, 2025

Details

Race starts at 8:30 am with a staggered start, heats of 10 every 5 minutes. Approximate last boat launch will be 9:10 am.
Assist racers with unloading, carrying their kayak/canoe to the beach.
Help racers to get organized in heats
Take Photos
Cheer on racers
Once all boats are launched clean beach area of any litter and race markers.

Location

Houston Beach / Mining area on the north side of the Root River Bridge(just before you enter the city of Houston on Highway 76)

Resources Needed

Clipboard - 1+
Highlighter or Pen / Pencil - 3+

RRT Post-Race Volunteer

Awards / Clean Up High Priority

May 17, 2025

Details

Take Photos & Cheer / Clap!
Remove finish line banner & poles.
Remove awards display.
Take down road blocks.
Empty trash & return barrels to the band shell.
Other duties as needed.

Location

Band Shell - Houston Nature Center - 215 W Plum St, Houston, MN 55943

Other Tasks

Pre Race Set-Up High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Set-up sponsor banner & stage awards area.
Put liners in trash barrels and distribute them to the designated areas.
Set-up racer packets for registration.
Prep snacks & beverages.

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