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The Cannonball - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Live: October 11-12, 2024 Greensboro, NC 27455 US Directions

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Early Packet Pick Up

Race Bag Assembly

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

October 10, 2024

Details

Place runner goodies and flyers in race bags in preparation for packet pickup.

Location

SouthEnd Brewing
117B W Lewis St.
Greensboro, NC 27406

Early Packet Pickup - @ Dicks THURSDAY

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

October 10, 2024

Details

Assist pre-registered runners in picking up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts.
Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for participant and team pickup.
Assist runners who walk up for registration.

Location

Dicks Sporting Goods @ Wendover Place Shopping Center
1208-A Bridford Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27407

Early Packet Pickup - THURSDAY Medium Priority

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

October 10, 2024

Details

Assist pre-registered runners in picking up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts.
Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for participant and team pickup.
Assist runners who walk up for registration.

Location

SouthEnd Brewing
117B W LEWIS STREET, GREENSBORO, NC 27406

Early Packet Pickup - FRIDAY

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

October 11, 2024

Details

Assist pre-registered runners (all distances) in picking up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts.
Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for participant and team pickup.
Assist runners who walk up for registration.

Location

Fleet Feet
3731 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC

Race Day - FRIDAY (5K)

Race Day Setup (FRIDAY)

October 11, 2024

Details

Assist in unloading race supplies. Requires some heavy lifting.
Set up tables, chairs, signs, etc.
Set up course (lighting, signage, etc.) with course manager prior to event start.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Race Day Packet Pickup - 5K ONLY, FRIDAY

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

October 11, 2024

Details

Assist 5K and Double Barrel pre-registered runners in picking up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts.
Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for runner pickup.
Assist runners who walk up for registration.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr,
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Gear Check - FRIDAY

October 11, 2024

Details

Collect participants personal items, bag and label with racer number (on race bib or write on bag) and keep until they return.
They must present race bib to collect personal belongings.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr,
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Wristbanding - FRIDAY Medium Priority

October 11, 2024

Details

Checking all ID's and wrist-banding those who are over 21 with valid photo ID.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr
Greensboro, NC 27455

Beer Server - FRIDAY Medium Priority

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

October 11, 2024

Details

Assist Brewers in serving beer to participants. Servers CANNOT consume beer before or during their service time. Only afterwards.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr
Greensboro, NC 27455

Bike Lead - 5K FRIDAY

October 11, 2024

Details

Responsible for staying with lead runner on 5K course. For your safety, please wear a helmet and use bike lights (this is a night event).

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr,
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Course Monitors - FRIDAY

October 11, 2024

Details

Various locations along 5K course.
Please meet at Spencer Love Tennis Courts for assignment.
Bring headlamp or flashlight as course will get dark during event.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr,
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Water Stop #1 - FRIDAY

October 11, 2024

Details

Set up water stop, Fill cups half full.
Hand to runners as they pass.
Clean up all cups & trash and pack up water stop.
Assist course crew with setup and pick up of lights along course.

* Do not leave water stop until Sweeper (last runner) has come through or member of Junction311 relieves you from position.

Location

Country Park
3905 Nathanael Green Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455
(Water stop location: At the turnaround near flagpole & Country Park entrance)

Volunteers must park at J Spencer Love Tennis Courts then walk to volunteer location.
(3802 Jaycee Park Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455)

Finish Line - FRIDAY 5K

October 11, 2024

Details

Help unpack and stage finisher 5K medals.
Cheer and give finishers medals and bottled water.
Assist with awards as needed.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr,
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

5K Sweeper - FRIDAY

October 11, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will essentially "sweep" the course to let our course monitors and water stop volunteers know you are the last participant.
Last runner on course.

Location

Spencer Love Tennis Center
3802 Jaycee Park Dr,
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Post Race Cleanup - 5K FRIDAY

October 11, 2024

Details

Assist with packing up and loading.
Help clean up trash and place in appropriate spots.
Assist with picking up lights along the course.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr,
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Awards - Friday Low Priority

October 12, 2024

Details

Support staff during awards distribution.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455

Race Day - SATURDAY (10K, Half & Full Marathon)

Race Day Setup - SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

Assist in unloading race supplies. Set up tables, chairs, signs.
Set up reserved spaces for teams of 10 or more.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Race Day Solutions and Info - SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

Assist pre-registered runners in picking up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts.
Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for runner pickup.
Assist runners who walk up for registration.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Finish Line - SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

Help unpack and and stage finisher medals by race distance.
Hand out pins to marathon finishers.
Cheer, give finishers medals and bottled water.
Assist with results table and awards as needed.



Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Food Server - SATURDAY Medium Priority

October 12, 2024

Details

Serve post-race food to all race participants.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455


Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Hospitality - SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

Help unpack and set up race food for runners.
Monitor and replenish as needed throughout race.
Help pack or dispose of leftover snacks.
Check trash cans and replace bags as needed.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455


Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Beer Sales - SATURDAY

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

October 12, 2024

Details

Assist in selling beer tickets to participants and general public.
Servers CANNOT consume beer before or during their service time. Only afterwards.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455


Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Gear Check - SATURDAY High Priority

October 12, 2024

Details

Collect participants personal items, bag and label with racer number and keep until they return.
They must present race bib to collect personal belongings.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Wristbanding - SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

Checking all ID's and wristbanding those who are over 21 with valid photo ID.

Location

Spencer Love Tennis Center
3802 Jaycee Park Dr
Greensboro, NC 27455

Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Junction 311 Company Store & INFO - SATURDAY Low Priority

October 12, 2024

Details

Promote Junction 311 future events and encourage registration.
Sell prior event shirts and provide information about Cannonball events.

Location

Start/Finish

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455

Bike Lead & Course Support - Half and Full Marathon, SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

Responsible for staying with lead runner on half marathon course.
Once lead runner has completed race, continue course support during event.
For your safety, please wear helmet and visible clothing.

Location

Start/Finish

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455

Marathon Sweeper - SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

You will essentially "sweep" the course to let our volunteers know you are the last participant for marathon distance.
Last runner on course.

There is an option for 2 runners to split this volunteer task.

Location

Start/Finish

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455

Course Helper - SATURDAY High Priority

October 12, 2024

Details

Assist as needed on course.
Primarily will cheer runners at timing point locations.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455


Once in the parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Course Monitors - SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

Make sure runners make correct turns on half and full marathon.
Provide information to runners and motorists as needed.

Location

Various locations along all distances.
Will be notified where to meet.

Water Stop #1 - SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

Set up water stop, Fill cups half full.
Hand to runners as they pass.
Clean up all cups & trash and pack up water stop.

* Do not leave water stop until Sweeper (last runner) has come through or member of Junction311 relieves you from position.





Location

Country Park
3905 Nathanael Green Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455
(Calvin Wiley Drive & Nathanael Greene Way)

Park at Jaycee Park (3802 Jaycee Park Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455)
10K, Half and Full Marathon

Water Stop #3 - SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

Set up water stop, Fill cups half full.
Hand to runners as they pass.
Clean up all cups & trash and pack up water stop.

* Do not leave water stop until Sweeper (last runner) has come through or member of Junction311 relieves you from position.




Location

AYG Greenway (Greenway south of Jaycee Park Rd., near pedestrian entrance/ exit)
HALF AND FULL MARATHON

Water Stop #4 - SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

Set up water stop, Fill cups half full.
Hand to runners as they pass.
Clean up all cups & trash and pack up water stop.

* Do not leave water stop until Sweeper (last runner) has come through or member of Junction311 relieves you from position.



Location

AYG Greenway & Cotswold Terrace
HALF AND FULL MARATHON

Water Stop #5 - SATURDAY High Priority

October 12, 2024

Details

Set up water stop, Fill cups half full.
Hand to runners as they pass.
Clean up all cups & trash and pack up water stop.

* Do not leave water stop until Sweeper (last runner) has come through or member of Junction311 relieves you from position.



Location

AYG Greenway
Adjacent to Lake Brandt Place Apartments (intersection of Lake Brandt Rd. & Old Battleground Rd.)
HALF AND FULL MARATHON

Water Stop #6 - SATURDAY High Priority

October 12, 2024

Details

Set up water stop, Fill cups half full.
Hand to runners as they pass.
Clean up all cups & trash and pack up water stop.

* Do not leave water stop until Sweeper (last runner) has come through or member of Junction311 relieves you from position.

Location

AYG Greenway between Owls Roost Rd. & Bur-Mil-Park
HALF AND FULL MARATHON

Course Teardown - SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

Assist course manager in picking up water stops, mile markers and course direction signs.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455


Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Post Race Cleanup - SATURDAY

October 12, 2024

Details

Assist with packing up and loading.
Help clean up trash and place in appropriate spots.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455


Once in parking lot drive all the way to the back.

Parking Attendants - SATURDAY High Priority

October 12, 2024

Details

Guide and direct participants to designated parking areas.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455

Awards - SATURDAY Low Priority

October 12, 2024

Details

Support staff during awards distribution.

Location

Jaycee Park
3802 Jaycee Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455

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