Volunteering at In Yan Teopa

Without volunteers, events like this could not happen. From setting up aid stations to directing runners to the next part of the trail, each role is crucial in helping runners achieve their goals.

Please consider signing up today!

Set-up

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Start: 6:30 AM
Finish: 8:30 AM

Location: Visitor center (top of park)

Report To: Race Director

Set up start and finish lines and registration area.

Registration

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Start: 7:45 AM
Finish: 9:00 AM

Location: Visitor center (top of park)

Report To: Race Director

Set up tables, register runners, pass out bibs and swag, and clean up the registration area.

Aid Station

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Arrive: 8:45
Start: 9:00 AM (First runners between 9:30/9:45)
Finish: 10:30 AM

Location: Near the main office as you arrive in the park. Look to the right after you purchase your parking pass.

Report To: Aid Station Captain

Aid station supplies will be dropped off in advance of your arrival. Supplies will include a variety of foods and liquids for the runners. 

After the last runner (wait for sweepers), we ask that you package the supplies in the plastic bins, take down the tent, fold up tables, empty water jugs, and general cleanup. We will come by after the event to pick up the supplies.

Road Crossing

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Start: 9:00 AM (first runner will come between 9:15/9:30)
Finish: 10:30ish AM

Location: The trail crosses County Rd 2 (Google Maps)

Report To: Race Director

10-mile runners will cross this road twice. You are responsible for stopping traffic and directing runners when the crossing is safe. Safety vests and stop signs will be provided.

Please wait till the sweepers have crossed twice before leaving.

Bring a chair, water, and snacks.

Finish Line

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Start: 9:00 AM
Finish: 12:00 PM

Location: Visitor center (top of park)

Report To: Race Director

Work with the RD and other volunteers to help track finishing times, hand out awards, and assist runners who have just finished the race.

Sweeping

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Start: 9:10 AM
Finish: TBD

Location: Visitor center (top of park)

Report To: Race Director

Course sweeping is a delicate and vital task at a race event. We want to ensure that the last runner has the same experience as the first and isn't pushed by sweepers. Keeping out of sight and mind is essential.

If a runner is distressed, please notify the RD and help the runner return to the next aid station or finish line.

Secondly, the sweeper is responsible for picking up markers along the course and notifying the aid station that it can close.

Must be comfortable running/walking the 10-mile distance of the course.