
Volunteer POSTS
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Click your name to view information relevant to your post. Please read all the details and watch the video links before arriving. If you have questions, please email events@idaph.net.
Parking 1 | 7:00-9:00am
Assignment: Stand on Sky Valley Road + Buck Forest intersection and point and direct runners and vendors to park down Buck Forest road into the parking area. If they are a just a general guest of the forest, they can park down the road in the Guion Parking Lot. We want to be sure that the gate is always manned and not unattended.
At 9am - a Dupont Forest volunteer will relieve you.
Parking Map - https://app.box.com/s/dtsyyyo7mwi572hdslwtb1pslioqykxm
https://goo.gl/maps/zQJmQeZbtgevUY6w9
Parking 2 | 7:00-9am
Assignment: Antenna Lot: In 1st // Primary Grass Parking lot for Vendor/Runner Parking.
At 9am - a Dupont Forest volunteer will relieve you.
Parking Map - https://app.box.com/s/dtsyyyo7mwi572hdslwtb1pslioqykxm
https://goo.gl/maps/zQJmQeZbtgevUY6w9
Parking 2 | 7:00-9am
Assignment: Antenna Lot: In 1st // Primary Grass Parking lot for Vendor/Runner Parking.
At 9am - a Dupont Forest volunteer will relieve you.
Parking Map - https://app.box.com/s/dtsyyyo7mwi572hdslwtb1pslioqykxm
https://goo.gl/maps/zQJmQeZbtgevUY6w9
V6a | Parking 4 | 7:00-9:00am (1st volunteer post)
Assignment: Work the inner part of the large parking lot that is closest to Buck Forest Road. At 9am-- ride bike to spot #2 on the course
Parking Map - https://app.box.com/s/dtsyyyo7mwi572hdslwtb1pslioqykxm
https://goo.gl/maps/3ptfKsT1yDWJxeSk6
V6b | Course Marshall | 8:45am-10:45am (2nd volunteer post)
Assignment: Course Marshall - Isaac Heath (becomes Locust Trail on google maps) /Hilltop and Lake Imaging Intersection - runners stay straight coming off of Isaac Heath/Locust and head down Hilltop Trail - Mile 5 on the 8.5 mile race = need bike to get here.
Video: https://app.box.com/s/0yrpte92mkm97w0gjzsf9o3hqxq4w6rj
GPS Coordinates to Post: https://goo.gl/maps/XD1Vnv9Zeud1o7gK7
Parking 5 | 7am-9:00am
Assignment: On Buck Forest Rd at the intersection of the Picnic Shelter/House - directing cars to continue down to Hickory Mountain Road for parking.
At 9am - a Dupont Forest volunteer will relieve you.
Parking Map - https://app.box.com/s/dtsyyyo7mwi572hdslwtb1pslioqykxm
V13 | Course Marshall + Sweeper | 8:45am-10:45am
Assignment: Course Marshall - Hickory Mountain Road and Hickory Mountain Loop intersection, turn runners RIGHT up Hickory Mountain Loop (at mile .87) + then go across the trail to the other side of Hickory Mountain Loop (mile 2.2) (where they come down/out of the trail) and turn the runners RIGHT to continue towards Ridgeline Trail. After all the runners have made the turn towards Ridgeline. Sweep and stay behind last runner.
GPS Coordinates to Post: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y5CyGermkRFTubEd8
V1 Parking 6 | 6:45-NOON
Assignment: Direct into Parking Lots from Buck Forest Rd (Buck Forest + Hickory Mountain intersection near start/finish) + During race assist with traffic control as runners go back/forth from the finish to the festival/parking.
When you are finished with this post, please assist with clean up.
https://goo.gl/maps/dzV8hk9vr8ujoyiq5
Parking Map - https://app.box.com/s/dtsyyyo7mwi572hdslwtb1pslioqykxm
V2a Parking 6 | 6:45-9:00am (1st post)
Assignment: Direct into Parking Lots from Buck Forest Rd (Buck Forest + Hickory Mountain intersection near start/finish).
https://goo.gl/maps/dzV8hk9vr8ujoyiq5
Parking Map - https://app.box.com/s/dtsyyyo7mwi572hdslwtb1pslioqykxm
V2b Finisher Medals + Clean Up | 9:00-Noon (2nd post)
Hand out finisher medals and help with clean up.
V3a | 6:45-9:00am (1st volunteer post)
Assignment: Work the inner part of the large parking lot that is closest to Buck Forest Road. At 9am-- ride bike to spot #2 on the course
Parking Map - https://app.box.com/s/dtsyyyo7mwi572hdslwtb1pslioqykxm
https://goo.gl/maps/3ptfKsT1yDWJxeSk6
V3b Finisher Medals + Clean Up | 9:00-Noon (2nd post)
Hand out finisher medals and help with clean up.
V4a | Merchandise - (post #1)
Assist with merchandise set up and sales before the race starts.
Walk to post at 8:45am on the course. Ask Jen/Thomas how to get to post. Look at GPS coordinates.
Watch this video before you arrive: How to process merchandise orders through Clover.
V4b | Course Marshall | 8:45am-10:30am (2nd post)
Assignment: Course Marshall - will need to leave extra time to walk to this post - Jim Branch + Buck Forest (mile 4.5) turn runners to go right up the Jim Branch trail. The runners will be coming down Buck Forest Road, they will need to be turned right to go onto Jim Branch Trail. You will face the runners and point for them to make this turn. There will be a directional arrow at this post.
GPS Coordinates to Post: https://goo.gl/maps/9MBJCHg3s64RGLiPA
V4c | Clean Up (start/finish and race hub) (3rd post)
V5a | Parking | 6:45-8:45am (1st volunteer post)
Assignment: Parking: Work the inner part of the large parking lot that is closest to Buck Forest Road. When finished move to spot #2 on the course
https://goo.gl/maps/3ptfKsT1yDWJxeSk6
Parking Map - https://app.box.com/s/dtsyyyo7mwi572hdslwtb1pslioqykxm
V5b | Course Marshall | 8:45am-10:45am (2nd Volunteer post)
Assignment: Course Marshall (Buck Forest, White Pine (new Ruffed Grousse Trail) + Thomas Cemetary intersection - Mile 3.75 and then Mile 8.25 (you will see the runners 2x at this post) - Will walk to this post. You will be stationed near Water Station #1.
1st time you see runners at mile 3.75: Runners will come down White Pine Trail and need to take a RIGHT on Buck Forest Road.
2nd time you see runners at mile 8.25: Runners will come up Thomas Cemetary and need to take a RIGHT onto Buck Forest Road to head to the finish line.
GPS Coordinates to Post: https://goo.gl/maps/j5yS5gpXbVHJSCbu5
V5c | Clean up (3rd post)
Clean Up (start/finish and race hub area)
V7 | Packet Pickup + Merchandise | 6:45am-NOON
Assignment: Assist with set up of packet pickup and handing out with check-in, goody bags, shirts, runner bibs, merchandise sales, etc.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xJ8RdUviAobGHRm8
Watch this video before you arrive: How to process merchandise orders through Clover.
V8 | Packet Pickup + Merchandise | 6:45am-NOON
Assignment: Assist with set up of packet pickup and handing out with check-in, goody bags, shirts, runner bibs, merchandise sales, etc.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xJ8RdUviAobGHRm8
Watch this video before you arrive: How to process merchandise orders through Clover.
V14 | Packet Pickup + Merchandise | 6:45am-NOON
Assignment: Assist with set up of packet pickup and handing out bibs during check-in, goody bags, shirts, runner bibs, merchandise sales, etc.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xJ8RdUviAobGHRm8
Watch this video before you arrive: How to process merchandise orders through Clover.
V9a | Packet Pickup | 6:45am-8:40am | 1st Post (1 of 2)
Assignment: Assist with set up of packet pickup and handing out goody bags, shirts, etc. Leave at 8:40am to walk to water station to set up and prep before runners start at 9am
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xJ8RdUviAobGHRm8
V9b | Water Station #1 | 8:45am-10:45am | 2nd Post (2 of 2)
Assignment: Water Station #1 - Can walk to this post after done with packet pickup. When done at water station, please assist with clean up of water station and come to the race finish line area to assist with clean up.
Additional Notes: The water station supplies will be dropped off at the water station on the course for you.
Video: https://app.box.com/s/zuld0pjp6bkx28jpi7e4dn9e3y59bai1
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/j5yS5gpXbVHJSCbu5
Additional Info:
What do we do at a water station?
You will be filling up water cups, gatorade and/or Untapped Mapleaid in cups throughout the race, handing these out to runners, distributing gels and JAMBARs and picking up the cups/trash around the station throughout the race.
How do we set up and serve at our water station?
Large version Water Station Guide PDF click here
- You will either have Mapleaid Liquid Electrolyte drink or Gatoarde Powder at your station. You will need to mix the gatorade powder into a 5 gallon container. Any Untapped MapleIaid gets mixed (one Mapleaid liquid into 1 - 5 gallon container and mix) You will have powder, liquid mapleaid and a stir stick. The Gatorade should be diluted to about ½ of what is suggested on the can! Otherwise it is too sweet! Note; if the lid is too tight of the 5 gallon container the faucet will not work properly.
- You will have a plastic bin that has some water station supplies in it. Look thru that when you arrive so you know what is in there.
- Follow instructions on the easy Quick Guide for set-up and serving.
- There will be safety vests in your water station buckets that you can put on while volunteering if you aren’t in a costume/festive/fun garb.
V9c | Clean Up (Post #3) -- after you are done at the Water Station, return to the race hub and help with clean up.
V10a | Packet Pickup | 6:45am-8:40am | 1st Post (1 of 2)
Assignment: Assist with set up of packet pickup and handing out goody bags, shirts, etc. Leave at 8:40am to walk to water station to set up and prep before runners start at 9am
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xJ8RdUviAobGHRm8
V10b | Water Station #1 | 8:45am-10:45am | 2nd Post (2 of 2)
Assignment: Water Station #1 - Can walk to this post after done with packet pickup. When done at water station, please assist with clean up of water station and come to the race finish line area to assist with clean up.
Additional Notes: The water station supplies will be dropped off at the water station on the course for you.
Video: https://app.box.com/s/zuld0pjp6bkx28jpi7e4dn9e3y59bai1
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/j5yS5gpXbVHJSCbu5
Additional Info:
What do we do at a water station?
You will be filling up water cups, gatorade and/or Untapped Mapleaid in cups throughout the race, handing these out to runners, distributing gels and JAMBARs and picking up the cups/trash around the station throughout the race.
How do we set up and serve at our water station?
Large version Water Station Guide PDF click here
- You will either have Mapleaid Liquid Electrolyte drink or Gatoarde Powder at your station. You will need to mix the gatorade powder into a 5 gallon container. Any Untapped MapleIaid gets mixed (one Mapleaid liquid into 1 - 5 gallon container and mix) You will have powder, liquid mapleaid and a stir stick. The Gatorade should be diluted to about ½ of what is suggested on the can! Otherwise it is too sweet! Note; if the lid is too tight of the 5 gallon container the faucet will not work properly.
- You will have a plastic bin that has some water station supplies in it. Look thru that when you arrive so you know what is in there.
- Follow instructions on the easy Quick Guide for set-up and serving.
- There will be safety vests in your water station buckets that you can put on while volunteering if you aren’t in a costume/festive/fun garb.
V10c | Clean Up (Post #3) -- 11am-noon
After you are done at the Water Station, return to the race hub and help with clean up.
V11a | Parking 4 | 6:45-8:45am (1st volunteer post)
Assignment: Work the inner part of the large parking lot that is closest to Buck Forest Road. At 9am-- ride bike to spot #2 on the course
Parking Map - https://app.box.com/s/dtsyyyo7mwi572hdslwtb1pslioqykxm
https://goo.gl/maps/3ptfKsT1yDWJxeSk6
V11b | Water Station #2 | 8:45am-11:00am (2nd post)
Water Station #2 - Buck Forest/Lower Thomas Cemetary intersection - Directional support and water station: will need to walk to this post - it is one mile from the start/finish area on Buck Forest Road. It is the 2nd water station sign that you see on the route. Not the first water station. You will pass by the 1st water station - just keep walking further down Buck Forest Rd.
Additional Notes: The water station supplies will be dropped off at the water station on the course for you.
Video: https://app.box.com/s/ohdnb606nazsv45i8ilzf6xcz6thveok
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/wJQYgNxqeKtqSk8v9
Additional Info:
What do we do at a water station?
You will be filling up water cups, gatorade and/or Untapped Mapleaid in cups throughout the race, handing these out to runners, distributing gels and JAMBARs and picking up the cups/trash around the station throughout the race.
How do we set up and serve at our water station?
Large version Water Station Guide PDF click here
- You will either have Mapleaid Liquid Electrolyte drink or Gatoarde Powder at your station. You will need to mix the gatorade powder into a 5 gallon container. Any Untapped MapleIaid gets mixed (one Mapleaid liquid into 1 - 5 gallon container and mix) You will have powder, liquid mapleaid and a stir stick. The Gatorade should be diluted to about ½ of what is suggested on the can! Otherwise it is too sweet! Note; if the lid is too tight of the 5 gallon container the faucet will not work properly.
- You will have a plastic bin that has some water station supplies in it. Look thru that when you arrive so you know what is in there.
- Follow instructions on the easy Quick Guide for set-up and serving.
- There will be safety vests in your water station buckets that you can put on while volunteering if you aren’t in a costume/festive/fun garb.
V11c | Clean Up (Post #3) -- 11am-noon
After you are done at the Water Station, return to the race hub and help with clean up.
V12a | Packet Pickup + Merchandise | 6:45am-8:40am (1st post)
Assignment: Assist with set up of packet pickup and handing out with check-in, goody bags, shirts, runner bibs, merchandise sales, etc.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xJ8RdUviAobGHRm8
Watch this video before you arrive: How to process merchandise orders through Clover.
V12b | Course Marshall + Water Station #2 | 8:45am-11:00am (2nd post)
Water Station #2 - Buck Forest/Lower Thomas Cemetary intersection - Directional support and water station: will need to walk to this post - it is one mile from the start/finish area on Buck Forest Road. It is the 2nd water station sign that you see on the route. Not the first water station. You will pass by the 1st water station - just keep walking further down Buck Forest Rd.
Additional Notes: The water station supplies will be dropped off at the water station on the course for you.
Video: https://app.box.com/s/ohdnb606nazsv45i8ilzf6xcz6thveok
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/wJQYgNxqeKtqSk8v9
Additional Info:
What do we do at a water station?
You will be filling up water cups, gatorade and/or Untapped Mapleaid in cups throughout the race, handing these out to runners, distributing gels and JAMBARs and picking up the cups/trash around the station throughout the race.
How do we set up and serve at our water station?
Large version Water Station Guide PDF click here
- You will either have Mapleaid Liquid Electrolyte drink or Gatoarde Powder at your station. You will need to mix the gatorade powder into a 5 gallon container. Any Untapped MapleIaid gets mixed (one Mapleaid liquid into 1 - 5 gallon container and mix) You will have powder, liquid mapleaid and a stir stick. The Gatorade should be diluted to about ½ of what is suggested on the can! Otherwise it is too sweet! Note; if the lid is too tight of the 5 gallon container the faucet will not work properly.
- You will have a plastic bin that has some water station supplies in it. Look thru that when you arrive so you know what is in there.
- Follow instructions on the easy Quick Guide for set-up and serving.
- There will be safety vests in your water station buckets that you can put on while volunteering if you aren’t in a costume/festive/fun garb.
V12c | Clean Up (Post #3) -- 11am-noon
After you are done at the Water Station, return to the race hub and help with clean up.
Bike Lead (no-eBikes allowed) -- watch for regular guests of the Forest. Be cautious // slow down around other hikers, bikers, runners, etc. that are not affiliated with the race.
Water Station #2 | 8:30am-11:00am
Water Station #2 - Buck Forest/Lower Thomas Cemetary intersection - Directional support and water station: will need to walk to this post - it is one mile from the start/finish area on Buck Forest Road. It is the 2nd water station sign that you see on the route. Not the first water station. You will pass by the 1st water station - just keep walking further down Buck Forest Rd.
Additional Notes: The water station supplies will be dropped off at the water station on the course for you.
Video: https://app.box.com/s/ohdnb606nazsv45i8ilzf6xcz6thveok
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/wJQYgNxqeKtqSk8v9
Additional Info:
What do we do at a water station?
You will be filling up water cups, gatorade and/or Untapped Mapleaid in cups throughout the race, handing these out to runners, distributing gels and JAMBARs and picking up the cups/trash around the station throughout the race.
How do we set up and serve at our water station?
Large version Water Station Guide PDF click here
- You will either have Mapleaid Liquid Electrolyte drink or Gatoarde Powder at your station. You will need to mix the gatorade powder into a 5 gallon container. Any Untapped MapleIaid gets mixed (one Mapleaid liquid into 1 - 5 gallon container and mix) You will have powder, liquid mapleaid and a stir stick. The Gatorade should be diluted to about ½ of what is suggested on the can! Otherwise it is too sweet! Note; if the lid is too tight of the 5 gallon container the faucet will not work properly.
- You will have a plastic bin that has some water station supplies in it. Look thru that when you arrive so you know what is in there.
- Follow instructions on the easy Quick Guide for set-up and serving.
- There will be safety vests in your water station buckets that you can put on while volunteering if you aren’t in a costume/festive/fun garb.