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The Ridgewood Run ® presented by Volvo of Ramsey

Mon May 27, 2024 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 US Directions

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Pre Registration

Pre Registration - Friday

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

May 24, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Sign up new runners / distribute bibs and T-shirts to pre-registered participants.

Location

Fleet Feet, 258 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood

Pre Registration - Saturday

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

May 25, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Sign up new runners / distribute bibs and T-shirts to pre-registered participants.

Location

Fleet Feet, 258 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood

Pre Registration - Sunday

May 26, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Working hours 12:00-3:00pm. Sign up new runners / distribute bibs and T-shirts to pre-registered participants.

Location

YMCA, Ridgewood NJ

Course

Course Set Up

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Work with Nick P. to set up the course on Sunday morning. Involves laying out the cones, clock set up and water tables.

Pace Car

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Start/Finish Line Support

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Check in no later than 6:30am. Help to set up the finish line banners pre-race and manage the crowds as they cross the finish line post race. Shifts available through noon.

Cyclist - Wheelchair 10K

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 27, 2024

Details

Need EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS (A or B* level) to ride alongside 10K wheelchair race participants. For more info, please contact info@njmasters.com.

Location

Check in no later than 7:00am. Attend mandatory group meeting at 7:55am to review instructions and safety. Wheelchair 10K event starts at 8:15am.

Course Marshal - 10K

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 27, 2024

Details

Direct runners on the course, pointing out to them the direction of turns and warning them of any obstacles or hazards. Report any safety concerns to the course manager and/or nearby law enforcement. Cheer loudly and encourage runners as they pass by.

Course marshals must be age 16 or over unless accompanied by a parent or under the supervision of an adult group leader. Partially supported by RHS Boys Track Team.

Volunteers may assume multiple roles (ie an individual may volunteer for one, two, three or four events)

Location

Check in at the Volunteer Tent no later than 7:00am to receive your course marshal packet and post assignment.. Attend mandatory group meeting at 7:45 am to review instructions and safety. 10K event starts at 8:20am.

Course Marshal - 5K

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 27, 2024

Details

Direct runners on the course, pointing out to them the direction of turns and warning them of any obstacles or hazards. Report any safety concerns to the course manager and/or nearby law enforcement. Cheer loudly and encourage runners as they pass by.

Course marshals must be age 16 or over unless accompanied by a parent or under the supervision of an adult group leader. Partially supported by RHS Boys Track Team.

Volunteers may assume multiple roles (ie an individual may volunteer for one, two, three or four events)

Location

Check in no later than 9:15am at the Volunteer Tent to receive your course marshal packet and post assignment. Attend mandatory group meeting at 9:45am to review instructions and safety. 5K event starts at 10:15am.

Course Marshal - Mile Event

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

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners on the course, pointing out to them the direction of turns and warning them of any obstacles or hazards. Report any safety concerns to the course manager and/or nearby law enforcement. Cheer loudly and encourage runners as they pass by.

Course marshals must be age 16 or over unless accompanied by a parent or under the supervision of an adult group leader. Partially supported by RHS Boys Track Team.

Volunteers may assume multiple roles (ie an individual may volunteer for one, two, three or four events)

Location

Check in at the Volunteer Tent no later than 10:30am to receive your course marshal packet and post assignment. Attend mandatory group meeting at 10:45am to review instructions and safety. Mile event starts at 11:15am.

Course Marshal - Fun Run

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners on the course, pointing out to them the direction of turns and warning them of any obstacles or hazards. Report any safety concerns to the course manager and/or nearby law enforcement. Cheer loudly and encourage runners as they pass by.

Course marshals must be age 16 or over unless accompanied by a parent or under the supervision of an adult group leader. Partially supported by RHS Boys Track Team.

Volunteers may assume multiple roles (ie an individual may volunteer for one, two, three or four events)

Location

Check in at the Volunteer Tent no later than 10:30am to receive your course marshal packet and post assignment. Attend mandatory group meeting at 10:45am to review instructions and safety..Fun run event starts at 12:00pm. NOTE: Some marshals may be assigned to a water station post depending upon need.

Water Station- Irving House #112

Minimum met, 3 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Supported by Ridgewood Education Foundation
Tasks: Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

Water Station- North Pleasant House #38

Minimum met, 3 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Supported by College Club
Tasks: Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

Water Station- Fairfield House #448 (10K RACE ONLY)

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

Supported by Parks and Rec ( House #448)

Water Station- Mile and Fun Run Pearsall House #325

May 27, 2024

Details

Supported by IHA Girls Track Team
Tasks: Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

Water Station- Finish Line

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Supported by Ridgewood HS Girls Track Team.
Tasks: Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

Race Day Operations

Field Set Up Race Day

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

May 27, 2024

Details

Heavy lifting required (load and unload trucks, move tables, set up tents and water tables, hang signs, lift boxes, and perform other field functions).

Volunteer Check In

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Report to the volunteer tent no later than 6:00am. Check in volunteers and distribute volunteer T-shirts.

Coffee/Donut Pick Up for Volunteers/Sponsors

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Green Team Medium Priority

May 27, 2024

Details

Keep Veterans field clear of debris, trash and ensure waste is properly recycled.

Registration/Bib Distribution

May 27, 2024

Details

Register participants and distribute bibs to pre registered runners. MUST OWN A SMART PHONE AS REGISTRATION IS MANAGED THROUGH AN APP.

Race Day Registration Help Desk (reserved for experienced NJM members)

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Check in no later than 6:30am. Register new runners and issue bibs on race day.

T-Shirt Distribution

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Distribute T-shirts to registered participants.

Fun Run Registration

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Check in no later than 15 minutes before your shift. Fun assignment registering children for a casual , family oriented non-scored one-mile running event. Must love kids!

Location

Veteran's Field, Ridgewood NJ

Step and Repeat Photo Booth!

Details

Check in no later than 7:00am. Say cheese! Help race finishers take photos against a backdrop to capture smiles of victory and create lasting memories. Fun props will be available for the runners to create their perfect race day memory.

VIP (SPONSOR) Tent

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Membership Tent (NJM) High Priority

May 27, 2024

Details

Solicit new club members. RACE DIRECTOR ALSO PROVIDES A DEDICATED PERSON TO THIS TASK.

Awards

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Check in no later than 7:00am - Set up table with awards display. Distribute awards to top finishers in all events.

Refreshment Tent (for runners)

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Check in no later than 7:30am. Set-up food and beverages and keep it coming all morning long. Replenish snacks, keep the lines moving, and clean up post event.

Volunteer Luncheon

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

(for volunteers and their families): Plan and order catered lunch and set-up buffet immediately following all races (12:00pm-1:00pm). Solicit prize donations for Volunteer Raffle. Help to say thank-you to all the organizers of this terrific day.

FIELD SET UP PRE-RACE SUNDAY

FIELD SET UP PRE RACE (SUNDAY)

May 26, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Sunday field set up involves waiting for some truck deliveries, unloading supplies to designated areas and tent set up

Other Tasks

Vocalist for the National Anthem

May 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Bib Chipping

May 8, 2024

Details

We need help with our traditional BIB chipping event. If you can help please sign up here.The more people the faster it goes.

Location

Friends House, 224 Highwood Ave., Ridgewood NJ

Door Hangers - Date TBD

May 21, 2024

Details

Place paper door hangers on neighborhood doorknobs about race notification.

SOCIAL MEDIA High Priority

May 27, 2024

Details

Experienced in social media marketing. Promote The Ridgewood Run® on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter to build brand awareness on social channels. Skilled in writing and posting creative content pre event and in real time. Help to increase traffic to The Ridgewood Run® website.

POST PARTY AND FINAL FIELD CLEAN UP High Priority

May 27, 2024

Details

Fold chairs and tables, collect trash and bring to the dumpsters. Final check of field to ensure all race supplies ( excepting tents/chairs) have been removed. Some heavy lifting required.

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