4th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - Jacksonville

Head for the Cure is a nonprofit brain cancer research foundation. We are hosting our 4th Annual 5K to fund brain cancer research to locally benefit Mayo Clinic! It is a celebration for the whole family where we welcome walkers and runners alike. There will be local vendors, music, kid's entertainment, snacks, awards to runners, and a program honoring survivors, caregivers and healthcare heroes.

We need volunteers to make this event possible!

Below are examples of duties we need help with:

Course Monitors:

• Must be 18+
• Stand on course and direct runners and walkers
• Cheer them on as they pass *Helpful if you are familiar with area, but not required, we have a course map on Google that can direct you to your area *

Packet Pick up Check In:

• Check in participants already registered
• Give them their running bibs and event t-shirt

Day of Registration:

• Take day of registrations, make them a timing bib
• Take day of donations

Water:

• Place water in troughs, refill water and ice as needed
• Hand water to the participants as they cross the finish line

Set Up:

• Set up tents, tables and decorations before the event starts
• Help unload everything from the truck

Tear Down:

• Fold up tents, tables and put away decorations
• Help load everything back onto the truck
• We need help from all volunteers for Set up and Tear Down. It is OK if you cannot do heavy lifting, there are still small things to set up and many ways to help **

Food Tent:

• Set up and staff coffee & food tent for the entirety of the event. Refill cups, sugars, keep station clean, help serve guests, etc.