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Published 4/10/26 12:29PM
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2026 Western Mass. Mother's Day Half Marathon

CANCER CONNECTION INC
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Whately, MA
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    • Details

    Date:
    May 10, 2026, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Commitment and timeframes depend on roles. Some roles require standing, moving, set up & clean up, require a vehicle, etc.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Sports & Recreation, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Great opportunity for Youth! The Western Mass. Mother's Day Half Marathon in May needs volunteers to hand out water to walkers and runners, cheer along the route, take photos, and much more.

    Join a group of passionate people running for a good cause. Help them get across the finish line! Contact Kendell at outreach@cancer-connection.org with any questions or to express interest in volunteering during this year's event. You can mention a specific role that you would prefer when contacting them or be given the task that is most needed at the time.

    Tasks Needed:

    Lawn Sign Placement (performed during the weeks before event)

    Cheer Zones & Traffic Zones

    Water Stops

    Parking Assistance

    Runner Registration

    Food Tent

    ID Check for Beer Tent

    Learn more about the Western Mass. Mother's Day Half Marathon by clicking HERE!

    Location

    On-site

    Whately DPW

    77 Christian Ln, South Deerfield, MA 01373, USA
    Directions

    This address is for the Start/Finish Line. Some volunteer roles will be stationed elsewhere along the marathon course. All specific location details will be shared with volunteers once assigned.

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