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Aid Station #2
This station is located at mile 5 of the Marathon and will see marathon runners only. This is a great place to help keep those runners motivated. This shift needs at least 5 people to run it. It is located just before the 5 mile marker in the turnout on the right side of the road. It is in the parking lot east of the reservoir, and has a “no parking” sign. There will be a port o pottie there. You can park about 5 cars here. Arrive at 5:15 am last runner approx 7 am. When you arrive set up table and begin pouring water and mixing powerade in cooler and pouring. Have all cups poured prior to runners arriving. The runners will be spread out at this point. Directions: Take I-80 east to Park City up Parleys Canyon and take exit 134 to East Canyon/Mountain Dell Recreation Area. Once you exit the freeway take a left go under the freeway (heading north). Stay on this main road for about 2.3 miles from exit and there is a turnoff on the left up little mountain. DO NOT turn. Stay straight and continue past reservoir. You will see on your right a port o pottie and supplies. There will be no light here so bring flashlights or head lamps.
Aid Station #5
This aid station is located at mile 11 of the marathon and is the first station to have 1/2 marathon runners. This is a great station to see a lot of people and really encourage them. This station could use 8-12 people. This aid station is located Just after the 11 mile marker in the turnout on the right side. It is just barely (walking distance) past a red/brown square brick house. There will be a port o pottie. A large turnout can park 5-6 cars here. Arrive 5:30 am expect 1,300 runners (grouped) approx last runner 9:15 am. Directions: Drive up Emigration Canyon from the bottom by the zoo. From zoo to Aid Station Approx 4 miles.
Aid Station #6
This station is at mile 13 of the Marathon and will see both marathon and 1/2 marathon runners and will be a great place to see a lot of runners and really motivate them. it is located at Kamp Kostopulos after the 13.1 mark (paint in road) in a large turnout on the left hand side. This is a parking pull out for Camp K. There is a large parking spot (like 15 cars). There will be a port o pottie. You will want to arrive at 5:30 am and expect 1,300 runners. Approx last runner 9:00 am. This station could use 8 - 12 volunteers. Directions: Drive up Emigration Canyon from the bottom by the zoo. From the zoo to the Aid Station is Approx 2.3 miles and will be on the right hand side. As soon as you arrive set up table and begin pouring water and mix powerade. Pour all cups. After the last runner please take down the table, gather all used cups and place in provided trash bags, clean up area, dump extra liquid and leave all supplies on table for pick up. Thank you!
Aid Station #7
This station is a great location and will see both the marathon and 1/2 marathon runners. it is located on the corner of Crestview Dr. and Emigration Canyon Rd. Just east of the zoo parking lot. This is where the marathon runners turn left to go up Crestview Dr. and the ½ marathon runners go straight down until they reach Foothill Blvd. There will be an A-frame sign in the middle of the road to direct the runners. An aid station volunteer will need to walk up ¼ mile from the water tables with the energy gel to hand to the runners so they have time to eat the gel and then get a drink of water. Arrive between 5:45 am- 5:50, expect 1,300 runners, approx last runner 9:20am. This station could use 10-12 volunteers. You will want to Park volunteer cars at corner of zoo and the park. After last runner please take down the table, gather all used cups and place in provided trash bags, clean up area, dump extra liquid and leave all supplies on table for pick up. Thank you!
Aid Station #10
This station is located at about mile 21 of the marathon. This is a great place to see runners as they push for the last 4 miles of the race. The Aid station will be on the east side of Foothill Blvd, on the grass just southeast of Wakara Way. The port o pottie will be on the island (median) in the intersection on Foothill and Wakara Way. There is no parking on Foothill so please park and walk to the station. Arrive at 7:00 am approx last runner 10:45 am. This station could use 4 - 5 volunteers. After the last runner please take down the table, gather all used cups and place in provided trash bags, clean up area, dump extra liquid and leave all supplies on table for pick up. Thank you!
Finish Line
The volunteers needed for this position will be posted at the finish line. They will be there to greet runners as they come in and pass by all the food that is provided for them after they run. This is a key spot as food will need to be replenished so that it is easily accessible to the runners. It is a great way to visit with runners and congratulate them as they finish. This station is a place where runners love to see people helping since they just finished their race and are grateful to be finished. Lots of energy is needed here. It is a great place for large groups to be able to work together. You will want to arrive at 5:30 AM at 900 S 700 E North East corner of Liberty Park This station could use 25+ people to help.