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Become one of Santa's elves for a day!


Volunteers are needed to help make the magic happen at Santa's North Pole Dash 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk. You can register to volunteer here!


Below are areas we need your help. 


6:00am-8:00am Shift

  • Course Set-Up: Help set up tents, barricades, and move water on the morning of the run. This is a physical role!
  • Volunteer Check In: Check in volunteers and make sure they know where their job duties are occurring; distribute t-shirts to volunteers


6:30am-8:30am Shift

  • Packet Pick Up: Help check in runners and distribute gear, which includes themed shirt and hat (if ordered in advance)


7:00am-10:00am Shift

  • Human Snow Globe: Help guests into the snow globe, take their personal camera device and take a photo with it. Collect any donations they may have.


8:00am-9:30am Shift

  • Water Table on Course: Help man the water table located at approximately mile 2 on the course. You'll fill cups, hand them to racers, and collect empty cups using rake & trashbags which are provided.
  • Course Marshal: Help direct runners on the course to run in the correct direction. Cheer runners on. Make sure to close traffic at your intersection so cars do not impede the race.
  • Finisher Medals: Help distribute finisher medals as runners/walkers cross the finish line at both the 1-Mile and 5K.
  • Donut Table: All participants are welcome to a donut at the designated tent located in the parking lot behind the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Please wear the provided protective gloves and help hand out delicious donuts.


9:00am-10:30am Shift

  • Donut Table: All participants are welcome to a donut at the designated tent located in the parking lot behind the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Please wear the provided protective gloves and help hand out delicious donuts.
  • Course Tear Down: Help race staff break down tables, water stations, and other duties as assigned. This role may have physical demands. the start/finish area. Load race supplies in vehicles, pick up trash, and other duties as assigned. This role may have physical demands.