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Parks Half Marathon

Sun September 27, 2026
Rockville, MD 20850 US Directions

Race Day

Course Marshal (Section 3) High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 27, 2026

Details

Important Note: Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age for this task. Volunteers who are under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Section 3 Course Marshals will tentatively meet at 6:30am at KenGar Palisades Park in Kensington for instructions. Marshals will then transport themselves to assigned locations along the course. Note that not all course marshal positions are located on the race course - some are on adjacent streets to control traffic near the course. Major intersections will also be supported by police who will rely on volunteers to assist them. Marshals for this section will be on duty until approximately 10:15am.

Location

Section 3 Course Marshals will be located between Aspen Hill Park and the race finish on Beach Drive south of Grosvenor Metro.

Traffic Sign Removal

September 27, 2026

Details

This job is to remove traffic signs from the course and adjacent roadways after the race. It is best done race day trailing the last runners. A car and/or a partner with a car is necessary for this task. This job will be done in two teams of two. If you have someone you are signing up with, please note when you sign up.

Ice Delivery

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 27, 2026

Details

Assist a volunteer driver to pick up ice bags near first water stop (Needwood Road and Beach Drive) and deliver to 7 locations along the course. Details will be provided to volunteer.

Equipment Unloading Medium Priority

September 27, 2026

Details

Help unload equipment from trucks from the race to store in the Clubhouse. Can be done even if you are racing!

Location

14672-I Southlawn Lane

Cone Truck #2 High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 27, 2026

Details

Cone Truck volunteers will lay out cones along the course and adjacent roadways. Volunteers will work out of a box truck driven along the course. Heavy lifting is required and work gloves are recommended.

Medical Bike Spotters

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

A medical bike spotter will carry a fanny pack with light medical supplies. Wound care and pain killers mostly. They will attend to runners with minor medical problems and report back to the Team Captain, if there is anything beyond their control. Each medical Biker has a short segment on the course that they will circle back and forth. The Medical Biker should be CPR and First Aid certified. Volunteer will bring their own bikes and helmets, MCRRC will provide fanny packs and medical vest.

Finish Takedown/ Cleanup

September 27, 2026

Location

Please park at Grosvenor Metro or on Tuckerman Lane. Then walk to the intersection of Beach Drive & Grosvenor Lane near the 15' Enterprise truck. There will not be "finish area" parking available.

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