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2025 Great Deer Chase

Calumet, MI 49913 US

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Pre-race-day Setup

Mix Energy Drink Medium Priority

August 15, 2025

Details

Mix energy drink for aid stations

Location

Swedetown Chalet

Friday Start/Finish Setup Medium Priority

August 15, 2025

Details

Begin setting up the start and finish areas near the Swedetown Chalet.

Location

Swedetown Chalet

Course Setup/Teardown

Thursday Course Setup Medium Priority

August 14, 2025

Details

Mark course with tape, flags, and signage. Times are approximate, race director will contact and coordinate with volunteers.

Friday Course Setup Medium Priority

August 15, 2025

Details

Finish marking course with tape, flags, and signage. Deliver items to aid stations. Times are approximate, race director will contact and coordinate with volunteers.

Course Pre-rides High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Ride the 7 mile course or part of the 30 mile course to ensure markings are intact and clear. Must be off course by 9:30am.

Location

Swedetown Chalet

Sunday Course Tear down Crew Low Priority

August 17, 2025

Details

Finish tearing down the race course markings and return items to storage. Backpack to carry signs, flags, and tape will be necessary.

Registration

Packet Stuffing Medium Priority

August 15, 2025

Details

Organize and add contents to race packets

Location

Swedetown Chalet (Hopefully outside!)

Registration - Friday Evening High Priority

August 15, 2025

Details

Help with new registrations and help pre-registered riders check in and collect number plates, race packet materials, T-shirts etc. Resolve issues, enter registrant info on runsignup

Location

Swedetown Chalet (Hopefully outside!)

Registration - Saturday Morning High Priority

August 16, 2025

Details

Help with new registrations and help pre-registered riders check in and collect number plates, race packet materials, T-shirts etc. Resolve issues, enter registrant info on runsignup

Location

Swedetown Chalet (Hopefully Outside!)

Saturday Pre-Race

Complete Start/Finish Setup Medium Priority

August 16, 2025

Details

Finish setting up the start/finish area near the Swedetown chalet and assist Superior Timing with their setup.

Location

Swedetown Chalet

Parking Assistant Medium Priority

August 16, 2025

Details

Direct riders and spectators to parking area. Keep the Chalet driveway/parking lot and Osceola Rd free of parked cars.

Deliver Items to Aid Stations Medium Priority

August 16, 2025

Details

Procure and deliver remaining supplies to aid stations along the course.

Youth Race

Youth Race Intersection Director Low Priority

August 16, 2025

Details

Direct and cheer on the racers along the 2 mile course.

Location

Swedetown Chalet

Youth Race Bunny Rider Low Priority

You must be 16-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 16, 2025

Details

Lead the riders in the 2-mile race.

Location

Swedetown Chalet

Resources Needed

Cell Phone - 0+

Adult Races

Medical Support High Priority

You must be 16-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 16, 2025

Details

Need a bike patrol lead and several others who can respond on course (either by bike or ATV). Must be trained in Outdoor Emergency Care or other similar emergency medical response.

Traffic Control High Priority

You must be 16-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 16, 2025

Details

Direct traffic at intersections along the start of the race course. All intersections are in the vicinity of the Swedetown Chalet and adjacent Swedetown neighborhood. This is a short task, so volunteers can easily fill this role as well as working at an aid station or filling another role.

Greenstone Aid Station High Priority

August 16, 2025

Details

Set up and operate aid station for 8, 15, and 30-mile races.

Location

East of the warming shack along the Greenstone ski trail.

Resources Needed

Cell Phone - 1+

M 203 Aid Station Medium Priority

August 1, 2025

Details

Set up and operate aid station for 30-mile race.

Location

Near the Swedetown M 203 Trailhead.

Resources Needed

Cell Phone - 1+

Timing Tent and Finish Line Food Medium Priority

August 16, 2025

Details

Restock and distribute food and drink; print results; distribute adult race age-group awards.

Location

Swedetown Chalet

30-Mile Race Sweep High Priority

August 16, 2025

Details

Ride behind last racer on the 30-mile course. First aid training preferred.

Location

Swedetown Chalet.

Resources Needed

Cell Phone - 1+

15-Mile Race Sweep High Priority

August 16, 2025

Details

Ride behind last racer on the 15-mile course. First aid training preferred.

Location

Swedetown Chalet

Adventure Ride Medal Distribution Low Priority

August 16, 2025

Details

Hand out medals for the Adventure Ride

Location

Swedetown Chalet?

Post-race

Post-race Tear Down Crew Medium Priority

August 16, 2025

Details

Tear Down the start/finish area and aid stations; return supplies to storage.

Location

Swedetown Chalet Parking lot

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