Root River Triathlon Volunteer Registration

General High Priority

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May 17, 2025

6:00 am CDT - 8:00 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

8:00 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 3 more needed)

10:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 3 more needed)

12:00 pm CDT - 2:00 pm CDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

More details coming soon!

Location

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

Kayak / Canoe to Bike Transition High Priority

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May 17, 2025

8:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

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

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May 17, 2025

10:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

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

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

May 17, 2025

6:30 am CDT - 9:30 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

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+

Awards / Clean Up High Priority

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May 17, 2025

12:00 pm CDT - 2:00 pm CDT (At least 6 more needed)

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

Pre Race Set-Up High Priority

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May 16, 2025

9:00 am CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more 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.

Location

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

Houston, MN Boy Scouts High Priority

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At least 30 more volunteers needed.

Details

Reserved for Houston Boy Scouts

Bring boats to shore.
Assist racers with exiting the Root River.
Carry boats to shore and pick-up area.
Cheer, Clap, Have Fun!
A lunch will be provided at the end of the boating event!

Location

Mound Prairie Boat Landing

Photography High Priority

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May 17, 2025

7:00 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

This is available by invitation only.

Take lots of Photos!
Registration - Houston Nature Center
Kayaks - Houston Beach / Along River / Mound Prairie Boat Landing
Bike - County Rd 25, County Rd 9, Hwy 76
Run - Houston Nature Center, Hwy 16, Hwy 76
Awards - Bandshell

Location

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

Resources Needed

Camera - 1+

Safety Boat High Priority

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You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 17, 2025

8:00 am CDT - 11:00 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

This is available by invitation only.

Boat 1: Start at the Houston beach and follow the last kayak / canoe down the Root River
Boat 2: Mound Prairie Boat Landing
Provide assistance to distressed boaters
Cheer on racers!

Location

Boat 1: Houston Beach / Mining area on the north side of the Root River Bridge (just before you enter the city of Houston on Highway 76)
Boat 2: Mound Prairie Boat Landing

Resources Needed

Boat - 1+
Life Jacket - 2+

Awards Presenter High Priority

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May 17, 2025

11:00 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

This is available by invitation only.

Announce the names/team of winners for each category.

Location

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

Root River Triathlon

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RRT Race Volunteer

General High Priority

May 17, 2025

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Kayak / Canoe to Bike Transition High Priority

May 17, 2025

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Finish Line High Priority

May 17, 2025

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Boat Launch High Priority

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

May 17, 2025

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Resources Needed

Awards / Clean Up High Priority

May 17, 2025

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Pre Race Set-Up High Priority

May 16, 2025

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Houston Boy Scouts

Houston, MN Boy Scouts High Priority

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Houston Lions

Houston Lions Club Member High Priority

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RRT Special Event Volunteer

Photography High Priority

May 17, 2025

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Safety Boat High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 17, 2025

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Awards Presenter High Priority

May 17, 2025

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