The Glacier Challenge

As runners come over the hill from city beach, direct them to turn right onto Dakota. When runners come back, they turn right on Skyles to go back over the hill to city beach. Direct road bikers to turn left onto Dakota on the way out, and right onto Skyles when they come back.

Direct runners across Edgewood, onto the bike path and turning right. Stop traffic as needed.

Stand at the triangle area of the bike path in between the train bridge and boat parking lot. Runners are turning left to go under the train bridge.

Stand where the bike path crosses the entrance to the bike path near Railway St and Miles Ave. Runners cross the entrance and continue on the path towards the viaduct.

Stand where the bike path meets the sidewalk over the viaduct. Direct runners to the left up and over the viaduct.

Stand at the intersection of Edgewood and Wisconsin. Runners are heading north on the bike path. Stop traffic as needed.

Stand at the intersection of Sykles and Wisconsin. Runners are heading north on the bike path. Stop traffic as needed.

Stand at the intersection of LaBrie and Wisconsin. Direct 5k, 8mile, and road bikers. Traffic on Wisconsin will need to be stopped for the 8 mile runners to cross over from the bike path onto LaBrie, and for road bikers to enter into the traffic on Wisconsin. You will have to be assertive. Additionally, 5k runners will be coming from the south, and turning left onto LaBrie. Man the aid station with water and Heed.

Direct runners and bikers at the intersection of Dakota and LaBrie. Runners turn left onto Dakota, and Bikers turn right onto LaBrie on the way out, and left onto Dakota on the way in.

Follow behind the last 5k runner/walker and let course marshal volunteers know they are finished. For the morning 5k sweep, the volunteers at LaBrie & Wisconsin, LaBrie & Dakota, and Dakota & Skyles stay after the last 5k runner to help direct bikers. In the afternoon 5k sweep, all volunteers are finished.

This volunteer will manage the aid station at Swift Creek Trailhead where the bike transition is and make sure there is water, Heed and energy gel available for the racers. You will also be responsible for helping to manage the flow of the transition area.

Station #1 First intersection. Direct riders to the right.
Course marshals stand at key intersections of the route and make sure participants are heading the right direction along the Swift Creek trail.

Follow along behind the last mountain biker, pick up directional arrows, and tell volunteers they can leave. This is at Swift Creek Trail head, and should be done on a mountain bike.

Station #2 Second intersection. Direct riders to the left at the top of the single track.
Course marshals stand at key intersections of the route and make sure participants are heading the right direction along the Swift Creek trail.

Station #3 Upper Whitefish Lake Road crossing. Direct Riders across the road.
Course marshals stand at key intersections of the route and make sure participants are heading the right direction along the Swift Creek trail.

Station #4 - At the top of Smith Lake Rd. Direct riders off the trail and down the road.
Course marshals stand at key intersections of the route and make sure participants are heading the right direction along the Swift Creek trail.

Station #5 - Intersection of Smith Lake Rd and E Lakeshore Dr. Direct riders to the right.
Course marshals stand at key intersections of the route and make sure participants are heading the right direction along the Swift Creek trail.

Set up the course directional signs along the trail at Swift Creek for the mountain bike portion of the race. The best way to do this is via mountain bike. To be completed the morning of the race by 9am. We will provide you with signs and materials. You will need a backpack and knowledge of the trail.

This volunteer must not be shy! You will need to stand at the entrance of Swift Creek and help direct athletes as well as manage traffic. Cars are not allowed to park in the Swift Creek lot during the event.

This person will do a lot of talking! Announce participants as they cross transition areas and the finish line. Talk about past course records, announce awards, play music and keep the crowd informed.

Help out race morning at registration at City Beach.

Help racers in and out of kayaks and canoes at City Beach.

This volunteer will manage the aid station at City Beach, handing out water, Heed and energy food. If of age, you may be asked to pour beer as well.

This volunteer is in a motor boat or kayak on Whitefish lake monitoring the Kayak leg between City Beach and Houston Point and providing assistance to kayakers if needed.

This volunteer is in a kayak monitoring the Canoe leg from City Beach up and down Whitefish River to the culverts under 93, providing assistance as needed.

This volunteer will manage the aid station at the entrance to the bike path on East Lakeshore Drive, handing out water and Heed.

Stand at the bottom of Big Mountain Rd. where the flashing light is. Runners will be on the bike path running towards town. Stop traffic as needed.

Follow behind the last 8 mile runners either on bike or in a car. Let course marshals at the aid station on the bike path and at Big Mountain Rd know they are finished. Transport the bike path aid station supplies to the LaBrie aid station, and check in with the timer at city beach when the last runner is in.

Stand at the end of Delrey Road and turn bikers around to head back to Swift Creek.

Follow behind the last road biker to leave City Beach to the end of Del Ray Rd and back to Swift Creek. Wait there while the Mountain Bike Leg is done, and then follow the road biker back to City Beach. If possible, this person would have a truck to pickup the 'Runner on the Road' signs.