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The 2019 Fayetteville Firefighters Hero Half Marathon is Sunday, October 13th, at 8:00 am. Starting at Lokomotion Family Fun Center, the 13.1-mile course loops around Lake Fayetteville before heading downtown along the scenic Razorback Regional Greenway with a Finish Line Festival right on Dickson Street in conjunction with the Fayetteville Fire Department's annual Family Fire Safety Fair. This non-profit race is co-presented by The Spark Foundation and the Fayetteville Firefighter's Association. Proceeds benefit organizations that meet community needs, increase fitness opportunities, and make Northwest Arkansas a great place to live, work, and play. Race registration and more information are available at herohalfmarathon.com.
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Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
48 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
12 and up
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Requirement Details
Some shifts may require some lifting or the ability to be on your feet for several hours. Make sure you check each shift. Thanks!
Perks
Long sleeve tech shirt for volunteering with us as well as perks from local business throughout the day!
Parking Details
Parking will be available downtown and in the City of Fayetteville Parking Deck on Spring Street.
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Shifts (9)
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Packet Prep | 6:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | Spark Office @ Mt. Sequoyah Center Fayetteville, AR 72701 Detailed parking notes will be sent the week of the shift | - You will be sorting shirts between guaranteed and not guaranteed for our runners. - You will be stuffing runner bags with swag and informational material. - You may also be asked to prep the course signage and organize other event materials for the race. | 5/5 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Packet Pickup Shift #1 | 9:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Spark Office @ Mt. Sequoyah Center Fayetteville, AR 72701 Detailed parking instructions will be sent wee of | Work the packet pickup table at the Spark Office - help set up chips, bibs, bags, and shirts - work with other volunteers to hand out chips, bibs, bags, and shirts - work with Race Director for in-person only registration | 7/7 | Over |
Packet Pickup Shift #2 | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | Spark Office @ Mt. Sequoyah Center Fayetteville, AR 72701 Detailed Parking instructions will be given week of | Work the packet pickup table at the Spark Office - help set up chips, bibs, bags, and shirts - work with other volunteers to hand out chips, bibs, bags, and shirts - work with Race Director for in-person only registration | 3/5 | Over |
1 - 6 of 6 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Event Set-up: Finish Line & Festival Assistance | 4:00am (CT) | 8:00am (CT) | 495 W. Dickson Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Park in the Spring St. Parking Deck or at any public parking which is FREE until 2:00 pm. If you park at The Dickson, the Chipotle/Arsaga's Lot, Clubhaus lot, or the Shipley Alley Lot, you MUST pay for parking at all times. | Help Race Staff with the following: - set up finish line chute - set up beer garden fencing - oversee towing of leftover vehicles - set up tents - set up barricades - set up tables | 1/10 | Over |
Starting Line: Set up and Opening Ceremony | 5:00am (CT) | 9:00am (CT) | 4520 N College Ave Fayetteville, AR 72703 Volunteer Parking at Lokomotion - please be ready to show volunteer confirmation when you arrive | Check in at Relay Table outside Lokomotion. Help Race Staff with the following: - set up starting line chute - set up cones/barricades along first .25 mile of race - set up tents - set up the sound system - set up tables - monitor Gear Drop & Relay Stations... | 0/10 | Over |
Course Volunteer | 7:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Multiple Locations along the course Fayetteville, AR 72703 Specific instructions will be sent on race week | You will be assigned 1 or more locations along the course to help direct runners and/or stop traffic. Shift will most likely be shorter than the full 5-hours. Check-in at the Spark Office on Friday 10/11 2-6 pm or Saturday 10/12 12-5 pm to get your exact location, shirt, and... | 2/2 | Over |
Finish Line: Prep for Runners & While Runners Finish | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 495 W. Dickson St. Fayetteville, AR 72703 Park in the Spring St. Parking Deck or at any public parking which is FREE until 2:00 pm. If you park at The Dickson, the Chipotle/Arsaga's Lot, Clubhaus lot, or the Shipley Alley Lot, you MUST pay for parking at all times. | You will be helping with one or more of following: - final Finish Line and Finish Line Festival Prep (may include tent or table set-up, helping vendors set up booths) - Bounce house (monitoring number of children using bounce house/communicating with parents) - Fire Safety Fair (assisting firefighters as needed)... | 1/10 | Over |
Merchandise/Awards | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 495 W. Dickson Street Fayetteville, AR 72703 Park in the Spring St. Parking Deck or at any public parking which is FREE until 2:00 pm. If you park at The Dickson, the Chipotle/Arsaga's Lot, Clubhaus lot, or the Shipley Alley Lot, you MUST pay for parking at all times. | You will be helping with one or more of the following: - Merchandise Tent (selling nonprofit merchandise to benefit the race) - Monitoring overall and relay awards before the awards ceremony - Handing out overall and relay awards during the ceremony - Organizing swag for raffle awards | 2/10 | Over |
Beer Garden | 8:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 495 W. Dickson Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Park in the Spring St. Parking Deck or at any public parking which is FREE until 2:00 pm. If you park at The Dickson, the Chipotle/Arsaga's Lot, Clubhaus lot, or the Shipley Alley Lot, you MUST pay for parking at all times. | Assist Columbus House Brewery staff with Beer Garden by taking and counting Beer Tickets from runners and taking cash for additional beer purchases. You may also be asked to help set up or take down the beer garden and pony kegs. MUST BE 21 OR OLDER | 2/5 | Over |