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MCRRC Run Under the Lights

Sat November 22, 2025 Gaithersburg, MD 20878 US Directions

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Pre-Race

Bib Prep

November 19, 2025

Details

Come out and help prepare bibs and chips for the race.

Location

MCRRC Clubhouse, 14672-I Southlawn Lane, Rockville, MD 20850

Packet Pickup

November 21, 2025

Details

PLEASE NOTE ANY VOLUNTEER UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN AT ALL TIMES.

Be behind the scenes and the first to see how the race weekend begins! This is the first stop for runners as they prepare to run the 5k. Duties include organizing/handing out shirts, preparing goodie bags, assisting runners with finding their bib number, greeting participants with smiles, answering questions and providing race information.

Location

Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Equipment Loading

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

November 22, 2025

Details

Help load the vans for the race including cones, equipment and everything else that is needed to put on a race. Must be able to lift and carry equipment.

Location

MCRRC Clubhouse, 14672-I Southlawn Lane, Rockville, MD 20850

Race Day

Setup

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

November 22, 2025

Details

Help unload the vans and put out the equipment around the course.

Location

Seneca Creek State Park

Cone Truck

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

November 22, 2025

Details

Help put out the cones on the course through Seneca State Park. Volunteers will remain at the water Stop location until the end of the race, when they will pick up all cones from the course. Volunteers will work out of a box truck driven along the course. Lifting is required and work gloves are recommended.

Location

Seneca Creek State Park

Parking Attendant

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

November 22, 2025

Details

Help everyone know where to go! You are the key to the event as your smile gets runners excited about the event and your knowledge helps them feel like they have chosen the right race for the day! (and you will also help park cars.....)

Location

Seneca Creek State Park

Race Day Packet Pickup

November 22, 2025

Details

PLEASE NOTE ANY VOLUNTEER UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN AT ALL TIMES.

This is the first stop for runners as they arrive on-site! Duties include organizing/handing out shirts & goodie bags, assisting runners with finding their bib number, greeting participants with smiles, answering questions and providing race information.

Location

Seneca Creek State Park

Finish Line

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

November 22, 2025

Details

As the runners finish, assist in collecting timing chips and handing out finish premiums. Assist with tearing down the finish line at the end. Help load equipment to the various vehicles. Must be able to lift and carry equipment.

Location

Seneca Creek State Park

Course Marshal

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

November 22, 2025

Details

Provide on-site race cheering! You will be assigned an intersection along the race course. As runners approach you during the race, direct them so they stay on course. You will interact with drivers as the road is open for traffic.

Location

Seneca Creek State Park

Water Stop

November 22, 2025

Details

PLEASE NOTE ANY VOLUNTEER UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN AT ALL TIMES.

Be on the other side of the cup! This position has you arriving about and hour and a half or so before the race to work as a team with fellow water stop volunteers to move & set-up tables with cups half-filled with water. Once the runners have come through the water stop, volunteers are responsible for raking up the dispensed cups, gathering the trash and breaking down the tables.

Location

Seneca Creek State Park

Medical

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

November 22, 2025

Details

Provide on-site medical assistance if needed. Basic first aid knowledge and a CPR/ AED certification is needed. Additional medical experience is a plus!

Location

Seneca Creek State Park

Equipment Unloading (post-race)

November 22, 2025

Details

Volunteers will help unload equipment after the race. Team Captain will communicate time.

Location

MCRRC Clubhouse, 14672-I Southlawn Lane, Rockville, MD 20850

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