Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Texas

Early packet pick-up High Priority

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You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 15, 2021

3:00 pm CDT - 7:30 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

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We <3 our volunteers!

Volunteers are needed on Friday afternoon from 3:00PM-7:30PM to help with early packet pick-up. You will be checking participants in, handing out packets, opening medals, and any other last minute race tasks that need completed. As a thank you, you'll receive great swag (beanie and a cozy longsleeved shirt) as well as your choice of a free race registration* OR donation to charity of your choice. A few requirements:
-Must be 13 years or older
-Must be able to be on time and stay for the entire duration of the shift
-Must be able to move around as needed throughout the entire shift
-Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
-Must be able to smile :)

*With this shift, you will have your choice of running for free this year, next year, or the Virtual Run option. All the 'how-to' details will be explained during your volunteer shift.

Location

Jersey Barnyard
3117 TX-159
La Grange, TX 78945

After parking, please head to the tent that has the 'Volunteer' teardrop banner in front of it.

Race day (Early) High Priority

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You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 16, 2021

6:30 am CDT - 10:30 am CDT (At least 18 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

We <3 our volunteers!

Volunteers are needed on Saturday morning from 6:30AM-10:30AM to help with race day tasks. These include parking, packet pick-up, and course marshaling. As a thank you, you'll receive great swag (beanie and a cozy longsleeved shirt) as well as your choice of a free race registration* OR donation to charity of your choice. A few requirements:
-Must be 13 years or older
-Must be able to be on time and stay for the entire duration of the shift
-Must be able to move around as needed throughout the entire shift
-Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
-Must be able to smile :)

*With this shift, you will have your choice of running for free this year (immediately after the shift ends), save it for 2022, or the Virtual Run option (this year or next). All the 'how-to' details will be explained during your volunteer shift.

Location

Jersey Barnyard
3117 TX-159
La Grange, TX 78945

After parking, please head to the tent that has the 'Volunteer' teardrop banner in front of it.

Race day (Mid) High Priority

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You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 16, 2021

8:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 38 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

We <3 our volunteers!

Volunteers are needed on Saturday morning from 8:00AM-12:00PM to help with race day tasks. These include packet pick-up, course marshaling, finish line tent, keeping the farm grounds clean, and tear-down. As a thank you, you'll receive great swag (beanie and a cozy longsleeved shirt) as well as your choice of a free future race registration* OR donation to charity of your choice. A few requirements:
-Must be 13 years or older
-Must be able to be on time and stay for the entire duration of the shift
-Must be able to move around as needed throughout the entire shift
-Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
-Must be able to smile :)

*With this shift, you will have your choice of running for free next year or using it for the Virtual Run option (this year or next). All the 'how-to' details will be explained during your volunteer shift.

Location

Jersey Barnyard
3117 TX-159
La Grange, TX 78945

After parking, please head to the tent that has the 'Volunteer' teardrop banner in front of it.

Race day (Late) Medium Priority

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You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 16, 2021

9:00 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 30 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

We <3 our volunteers!

Volunteers are needed on Saturday morning from 9:00AM-1:00PM to help with race day tasks. These include finish line tent, keeping the farm grounds clean, tear down, and course cleanup. As a thank you, you'll receive great swag (beanie and a cozy longsleeved shirt) as well as your choice of a free race registration* OR a donation to the charity of your choice. A few requirements:
-Must be 13 years or older
-Must be able to be on time and stay for the entire duration of the shift
-Must be able to move around as needed throughout the entire shift
-Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
-Must be able to smile :)

*With this shift, you will have your choice of running for free this year in the 8:30AM wave and coming to volunteer immediately after you are done running. You MUST also sign up and pay for the race ahead of time (please choose only the 8:30AM wave when registering for the race). Once the volunteer shift ends, we will refund you for the base registration cost.

Alternatively, you can defer your free registration to 2022 or use it for the Virtual Run option (this year or next).

Location

Jersey Barnyard
3117 TX-159
La Grange, TX 78945

After parking, please head to the tent that has the 'Volunteer' teardrop banner in front of it.

Course Crew Low Priority

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October 16, 2021

10:30 am CDT - 2:30 pm CDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

We <3 our volunteers!

Volunteers are needed on Saturday morning from 10:30AM-2:30PM to help with course clean-up tasks. These include picking up signage and flags that mark the course, water cups, and any other help that's needed to clear the course as well as the festival area! Come prepared for a light workout, as you will cover the entire 3.1-mile race course and help move a lot of equipment. As a thank you, you'll receive great swag (beanie and a cozy longsleeved shirt) as well as your choice of a free race registration OR donation to charity of your choice. A few requirements:
-Must be 13 years or older
-Must be able to be on time and stay for the entire duration of the shift
-Must be able to move around as needed throughout the entire shift
-Must be able to smile :)

*With this shift, you will have your choice of running for free this year in the early waves and coming to volunteer immediately after you are done running. You MUST also sign up and pay for the race ahead of time (please choose only the waves that start by 9:30AM when registering for the race). Once the volunteer shift ends, we will refund you for the base registration cost.

Alternatively, you can defer your free registration to 2022 or use it for the Virtual Run option (this year or next).

Location

Jersey Barnyard
3117 TX-159
La Grange, TX 78945

After parking, please head to the tent that has the 'Volunteer' teardrop banner in front of it.