IRVING MARATHON VOLUNTEER GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • FESTIVAL SETUP/BREAKDOWN & RACE RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS

  • FESTIVAL SETUP/BREAKDOWN & MEDALS INSTRUCTIONS

  • WATER STATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • PACKET PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS

  • EXPECTATIONS

  • WHAT TO BRING

    PLEASE CHECK THIS GUIDE FOR CHANGES AT ANY TIME!


FESTIVAL SETUP/BREAKDOWN & RACE RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS

  • SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
    5:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
    4:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

  • Instructions will be sent before race day to the email provided upon registration.

  • SAT - 5:30 AM
    SUN - 4:00 AM

    • Sign in at volunteer check-in table to receive your volunteer credentials

    • Set up barricades & mesh

    • Set up festival tents & tables

    • Set up race recovery food, beverage, ice bags, & giveaways

    • Pass out food & beverage at race recovery

    • Keep area clean by throwing trash away

    SAT - 10:30 AM
    SUN - 1:30 PM

    • Soft close - begin tear down

    SAT - 11:00 AM
    SUN - 2:00 PM

    • Hard close - load up

    SAT - 11:30 AM
    SUN - 2:30 PM

    • Sign out to receive your volunteer shirt and volunteer hours if applicable


FESTIVAL SETUP/BREAKDOWN & MEDALS INSTRUCTIONS

  • SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
    5:30 AM - 11:30 PM

    SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
    4:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

  • Instructions will be sent before race day to the email provided upon registration.

  • SAT - 5:30 AM
    SUN - 4:00 AM

    • Sign in at volunteer check-in table to receive your volunteer credentials

    • Set up barricades & mesh

    • Set up festival tents & tables

    • Set up finisher medals

    • Pass out medals & cheer at the finish line

    • Keep area clean by throwing trash away

    SAT - 10:30 AM
    SUN - 1:30 PM

    • Soft close - begin tear down

    SAT - 11:00 AM
    SUN - 2:00 PM

    • Hard close - load up

    SAT - 11:30 AM
    SUN - 2:30 PM

    • Sign out to receive your volunteer shirt and volunteer hours if applicable


WATER STATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
    7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
    6:00 AM - 1:30 PM

  • SEE BELOW

  • SEE BELOW

  • 6:00 AM

    • Sign in on the volunteer sign-in/out sheet folder inside the water station bin.

    • Put tablecloths on tables.

    • Ensure trash cans are spread evenly along the race route by 50 yards.

    • Cut bananas in half and place them on trays.

    • Cut oranges in fourths and place them on trays.

    • Fill cups. ONLY USE APPROPRIATE CUP AT ALL TIMES, NO EXCEPTIONS.

      • 9 oz cups are for Water - only fill cup 1/2 full.

      • 7 oz Gatorade cups are for Blue Gatorade - only fill cup 1/2 full.

      • 5 oz cups are for Yellow Pickle Juice - only fill cup 1/4 full.

      • If your station has Water Bottles - only open as needed, DON’T OPEN ALL!

    • ALL volunteers hold a cup with arm fully extended away from you to make it easy to grab.

    • Yell out what you have, “WATER, GATORADE, PICKLE JUICE”. You may feel like you’re repeating yourself, but this is the first time and the only time they will hear you say it.

    • Motivate runners, get excited, keep them moving, cheer them on saying, "Good job, keep going, you got this!"

    • Throw away discarded cups, bottles, and trash using gloves provided.

    • After the last runner, place unused cups/bottles on table for pickup.

    1:30 PM

    • Sign out on the volunteer sheet.

    SAFETY REMINDERS:

    ***STAY OFF OF THE RACE ROUTE & OUT OF THE WAY OF RUNNERS AT ALL TIMES UNLESS TO PICK UP TRASH WHEN NO RUNNERS ARE COMING.

    ***LET RUNNERS COME TO YOU, DON’T GO TO THEM. NOT ALL RUNNERS WILL WANT HYDRATION.

    ***NON EMERGENCIES TEXT NUMBER IN VOLUNTEER FOLDER.

    ***MEDICAL EMERGENCIES CALL 911.

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHVmGSRU04gcription

SATURDAY

WATER STATION 1

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025
7:30 AM - 11 AM

Location: Las Colinas Blvd median @ West Fork
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rLDjp9krrEQdMYPg7
Parking: Las Colinas Blvd or West Fork

WATER STATION 2

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025
7:30 AM - 11 AM

Location: Las Colinas Blvd Median in front of Irving Convention Center
Map:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2NqKSFWBwJYcTQCZ6
Parking:
Toyota Music Factory - Parking Pass Required! Instructions will be sent on race week.

SUNDAY

WATER STATION 1

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Las Colinas Blvd Median in front of Irving Convention Center
Map:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2NqKSFWBwJYcTQCZ6
Parking:
Toyota Music Factory - Parking Pass Required! Instructions will be sent on race week.

WATER STATION 2

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Las Colinas Blvd median North of Colwell Blvd
Map:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hvaCHzF7pu9dBcZZA
Parking:
At u-turn

WATER STATION 3

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Las Colinas Blvd median North of High Terrace Ln
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fiaoXFQp5K5dbYrm6
Parking: High Terrace Ln

WATER STATION 4

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025
6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Colwell Blvd median @ AT&T North of Creative Way
Map:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/iYadSFG3rHZjbZKR8
Parking:
Turn lanes

WATER STATION 5

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025
6:00 AM - 1:15 PM

Location: Las Colinas Blvd Median @ Levy East of El Lago
Map:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/py8NEH6ZKPet9EJA7
Parking: Las Colinas Blvd

WATER STATION 6

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025
6:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Lake Carolyn Promenade @ Water Street/Pacific Table
Map:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/R3VoY6E4C8mWzpLH7
Parking: Water Street Parking Garage


PACKET PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS

  • FRIDAY
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    3:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    SATURDAY
    10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

  • FRIDAY - Omni Las Colinas Hotel

    SATURDAY - Toyota Music Factory

  • FRIDAY - Omni Parking Garage. Collect parking validation ticket at checkout.

    SATURDAY - Toyota Music Factory Garage. PARKING PASS REQUIRED! Parking pass and instructions will be sent on race week.

  • 9:00 AM

    • Sign in

    • Setup stations

    • Setup signage

    • Prepare race packets

    • Pass out race packets

    6:30 PM

    • Soft close - begin tear down

    7:00 PM

    • Hard close - load up

    7:30 PM

    • Sign Out


EXPECTATIONS

CHECKING IN AND OUT: Volunteers must check in and out on time. Late check-ins and early check-outs are not allowed. Volunteer shirts are given at checkout only to those who check in and out on time.
ACTIVITY: Must be able to lift 20-40 lbs.


WHAT TO BRING

APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: The event is outdoors and will take place rain or shine, so dress accordingly. Comfortable/closed-toe shoes. Rain boots are suggested for water stations. Sunscreen, hat, or layers as needed. Team uniforms/shirts and/or costumes are encouraged to make it fun.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Eat a light breakfast before arrival. Please bring your own hydration and snacks. Lunch will be provided for shifts more than 4 hours.
VIBES: Positive energy and big smiles! :)


Thank you for volunteering with us!

These events would not be possible without your support!

-IMRS TEAM