Great Deer Chase presented by Cross Country Sports Volunteer Registration

Friday Start/Finish Setup Medium Priority

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August 14, 2026

5:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Begin setting up the start and finish areas

Location

Start/Finish Area off of Spruce St (the Bear Chase stadium)

Thursday Course Setup Medium Priority

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August 13, 2026

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

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

Friday Course Setup Medium Priority

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August 14, 2026

3:00 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

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.

Sunday Course Tear down Crew Low Priority

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August 16, 2026

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

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

Registration - Friday Evening High Priority

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August 14, 2026

6:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

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

Start/Finish Area off of Spruce St (the Bear Chase stadium)

Registration - Saturday Morning High Priority

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August 15, 2026

8:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

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

Start/Finish Area off of Spruce St (the Bear Chase stadium)

Complete Start/Finish Setup Medium Priority

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August 15, 2026

8:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

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

Location

Start/Finish Area off of Spruce St (the Bear Chase stadium)

Youth Race Intersection Director Low Priority

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August 15, 2026

9:20 am EDT - 10:20 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Direct and cheer on the racers along the youth courses course.

Location

Start/Finish Area off of Spruce St (the Bear Chase stadium)

Youth Race Bunny Rider Low Priority

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

August 15, 2026

9:10 am EDT - 9:40 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Lead the riders in the short youth race.

Location

Start/Finish Area off of Spruce St (the Bear Chase stadium)

Resources Needed

Cell Phone - 0+

Youth Race Sweep Medium Priority

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August 15, 2026

9:10 am EDT - 9:50 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

9:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Sweep the youth race courses and adjust signs for longer races

Location

Start/Finish Area off of Spruce St (the Bear Chase stadium)

Medical Support High Priority

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

August 15, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

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

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

August 15, 2026

10:45 am EDT - 11:15 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Direct traffic at intersections along the start of the race course between Spurce St and Ridge St. 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

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August 15, 2026

10:50 am EDT - 12:45 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

12:45 pm EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Set up and operate aid station for short, medium, and long races

Location

East of the warming shack along the Greenstone ski trail.

Resources Needed

Cell Phone - 1+

M 203 Aid Station Medium Priority

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July 31, 2026

11:30 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Set up and operate aid station for the long race

Location

Near the Swedetown M 203 Trailhead.

Resources Needed

Cell Phone - 1+

Timing Tent and Finish Line Food Medium Priority

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August 15, 2026

9:30 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

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

Location

Start/Finish Area off Spruce St (Bear Chase Stadium)

Long Race Sweep High Priority

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August 15, 2026

10:50 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Ride behind last racer in the long race. First aid training preferred.

Location

Start/Finish Area off Spruce St (Bear Chase Stadium)

Resources Needed

Cell Phone - 1+

Medium Race Sweep High Priority

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August 15, 2026

11:00 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Ride behind last racer in the medium race. First aid training preferred.

Location

Start/Finish Area off Spruce St (Bear Chase Stadium)

Post-race Tear Down Crew Medium Priority

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August 15, 2026

3:00 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

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

Location

Start/Finish Area off Spruce St (Bear Chase Stadium)