Be part of the action and help power one of the most exciting race days in the community. As a Course Marshal, you’re not just a volunteer—you’re the hype crew, the guide, and the reason runners keep pushing to the finish line. You’ll be stationed along the course making sure everything runs smoothly, safely, and with big energy. Think high-fives, loud cheers, ringing cowbells, and even music as runners pass by—you set the vibe.
What You’ll Do:
- Keep runners on track and moving in the right direction Help create a safe race environment at key points along the course
- Bring the energy—cheer, clap, ring cowbells, and motivate every runner who passes
- Optional: bring a speaker and play music to keep the excitement high and encourage participants
What You Need:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Be on-site by 7:00 AM sharp (before road closures begin)
- Attend a quick, flexible training at Grace Church (Olio Road) on Friday, September 11, anytime between 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
What You Get:
- Safety vest Cowbells and cheering gear
- A front-row spot to all the race day excitement
Whether you’re there for the fun, the community, or the early morning adrenaline, this is your chance to be part of something big and make race day unforgettable. Please find below a list of Course Marshal locations. If you have a preferred location, please indicate the location in the response notes section when you respond. Locations will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Time Commitment Per Location:
5K:
- Oilio Road & Geist Waterfront Park - 2.5 Hours
- Olio Road & Waterway Blvd - 2.5 Hours
- Olio Road & Gentle Dentist - 2.5 Hours
- Olio Road & 104 - 2.5 Hours
- 104 & Shopping Center Exit - 2.5 Hours
- 104 & Saddlestone - 2.5 Hours
- Saddlestone & Stone Gate Drive - 2.5 Hours
- Stone Gate Drive & Ash Stone Court - 2.5 Hours
- Stone Gate Drive & Hawkstone Drive - 2.5 Hours
- Hawkstone Drive & Saddlestone - 2.5 Hours
- Geist Waterfront Park Entrance - 2.5 Hours
- Geist Waterfront Park East Circle/Restrooms - 2.5 Hours
- Geist Waterfront Park West Circle/Restrooms - 2.5 Hours
- Geist Waterfront Park and parking lot turn south - 2.5 Hours
- Geist Waterfront Park intersection before exit gate 2.5 Hours
- Geist Waterfront Park exit 2.5 Hours
10K/Half Marathon:
- Olio & Springstone - 3 Hours & 45 Minutes
- Brooks School & Fall Creek - 3 Hours
- Springstone Road & Beam Ridge Drive -3 Hours & 45 Minutes
- Beam Ridge & Althalane Ln -3 Hours & 45 Minutes
- Beam Ridge & Aeronca Ln -3 Hours & 45 Minutes
- Beam Ridge Dr & Geist View Dr -1 Hour
- Kingston and Lake Ridge Ln - 3 Hourd & 40 Minutes
- Kingston & Marjac Way - 3 Hours & 40 Minutes
- Kingston & Springstone Rd - 1 Hour
- Springstone & Rocky Pointe Rd - 3 Hours & 40 Minutes
- Springstone & Christfield Ln - 3 Hours & 30 Minutes
- Springstone & Bamegat Ln - 3 Hours 30 Minutes
- Springstone & Shoreline Blvd - 3 Hours & 30 Minutes
- Springstone & Reston Ln - 3 Hours 30 Minutes
- Springstone & Water Ridge Dr - 3 Hours & 30 Minutes
- Springstone & 96th - 1 Hour & 15 Minutes
- 96th & Carroll Rd & Fall Creek - 1 Hour & 20 Minutes
- Fall Creek Road & Carroll Road & 96th Street - 3 Hours & 20 Minutes
- 96th & Springstone - 1 Hour & 45 Minutes
- 96th & Mallard - 1 Hour & 45 Minutes
- 96th & Highland Springs Dr N - 1 Hour & 50 Minutes
- 96th & Briarway Lane - 1 Hour & 50 Minutes
- 96th & Olio - 2 Hours
- Olio & Creekridge Lane - 2 Hours
- 1K Half Split - 1 Hour & 20 Minutes
- 10K Turn Around - 1 Hour & 25 Minutes
- Fall Creek & Bridgewater - 3 Hours & 15 Minutes
- Fall Creek & Tamenend Trce - 3 Hours & 15 Minutes
- Fall Creek & Brooks School Road - 3 Hours
- Geist Coffee Company - 1 Hour & 30 Minutes
- Fall Creek Pizza King - 1 Hour & 30 Minutes
- Fall Creek REMAX - 1 Hour & 30 Minutes
- Fall Creek Portofinos - 1 Hour & 30 Minutes
- Fall Creek Log Cabin Animal Hospital - 1 Hour & 35 Minutes
- Fall Creek & Glaser Way - 1 Hour & 35 Minutes
- Fall Creek & Masthead - 1 Hour & 40 Minutes
- Fall Creek & Geist Rd - 1 Hour & 45 Minutes
- Fall Creek & Hasley - 1 Hour & 45 Minutes
- Fall Creek & Carefree - 1 Hour & 50 Minutes
- Fall Creek & Geist Woods Way - 2 Hours
- Fall Creek & 96th - 3 Hours & 20 Minutes
- 96th & Mollenkoph - 2 Hours
- Mollenkoph & 97th - 2 Hours
- Mollenkoph & 98 - 2 Hours
- Mollenkoph & Windermere Blvd - 2 Hours & 10 Minutes
- Windermere Blvd & Crosswinds/Glen Abby Ln 0 2 Hours & 10 Minutes
- Windremere & Windward Pass - 2 Hours & 15 Minutes
- Windremere & Fairwoods - 2 Hours & 15 Minutes
- Windermere & Muirfield - 2 Hours & 20 Minutes
- Windermere & Treyburn - 2 Hours & 20 Minutes
- Windermere & Govenors Ln - 2 Hours & 20 Minutes
- Windermere & 106th - 2.5 Hours
- 106th & Hawthorn Ridge - 2.5 Hours
- Hawthorn Ridge & Chestnut Circle - 2. 5 Hours
- Hawthorn Ridge & Landover Lane - 2 Hours & 40 Minutes
- Hawthorn Ridge & Steepleview - 2 Hours & 40 Minutes
- Hawthorn Ridge & Brooks Crossing - 2.75 Hours
- Hawthorn Ridge & Club Point Dr - 2.75 Hours
- Club Point Dr & Club Chase - 2 Hours & 50 Minutes
- Turnaround - 2 Hours & 50 Minutes
- Club Point Dr & Hawthorn Ridge - 3 Hours
- Club Point Dr & Brooks School - 3 Hours
- Brooks School & Portage Way - 3 Hours
- Brooks School & Anchorage Way - 3 Hours
