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
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SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
5:30 AM - 11:30 AMSUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
4:00 AM - 2:30 PM
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM -
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Instructions will be sent before race day to the email provided upon registration.
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SAT - 5:30 AM
SUN - 4:00 AMSign 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 PMSoft close - begin tear down
SAT - 11:00 AM
SUN - 2:00 PMHard close - load up
SAT - 11:30 AM
SUN - 2:30 PMSign out to receive your volunteer shirt and volunteer hours if applicable
FESTIVAL SETUP/BREAKDOWN & MEDALS INSTRUCTIONS
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SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
5:30 AM - 11:30 PMSUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
4:00 AM - 2:30 PM
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM -
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Instructions will be sent before race day to the email provided upon registration.
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SAT - 5:30 AM
SUN - 4:00 AMSign 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 PMSoft close - begin tear down
SAT - 11:00 AM
SUN - 2:00 PMHard close - load up
SAT - 11:30 AM
SUN - 2:30 PMSign out to receive your volunteer shirt and volunteer hours if applicable
WATER STATION INSTRUCTIONS
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SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
7:30 AM - 10:30 AMSUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
6:00 AM - 1:30 PM -
SEE BELOW
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SEE BELOW
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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.
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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
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FRIDAY
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
3:00 PM - 7:30 PMSATURDAY
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM -
FRIDAY - Omni Las Colinas Hotel
SATURDAY - Toyota Music Factory
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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.
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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