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2020 Buzzard Beach 5K

Volunteer for the 2020 Buzzard Beach 5K

We never thought this would happen!  With the recent increase in Covid 19 cases, we are switching to an all virtual event with a twist. This decision breaks my heart because now, more than ever, we need to stay active and connected.

To make this event safe we would need to strip out all the important features like: cheering on your favorite runner, giving high-fives, pacing each other, and celebrating achievements. This, frankly, would remove the heart and soul of our event.
 
We are working on the details but here’s what we want people to do. If you have not done so already, please join a team. If you have questions or problems with this process please send me an email (Running2bWell@Gmail.com). We will be working with the team captains to set up unofficial 5K courses that are convenient for each team. This will allow teams to get together (in much smaller/safer numbers), have fun, hopefully in costume, and cheer each other on especially the first time 5K runners/walkers.

You can still pick up your bib and shirt 7/31 (5p-7P) at Ritchies Sporting Goods 137 S Main Tallmadge OH or we'll mail to you after the event along with any awards. Note: we're hoping to get shirts to the team captains a day early

This was a very difficult decision and we explored every contingency but the board and I agree that this is the best solution based on current conditions. #weadapt. Together we are helping those in our communities who struggle with mental health and addiction issues. Thank you for your support of our organization.

Keith Johnston
Executive Director, Running2bwell



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Questions:
Please Contact Keith at running2bwell@gmail.com 
if you have any questions.
Direct runners at strategic locations on the course. You will need to arrive an hour early to meet with the race director to go over the course directions.
We are asking the team captains to set up unofficial and much smaller events at various locations and times and we need volunteers to help the captains by doing the following: set up a simple start/finish, bring and distribute water and snacks, cheer the runners on and take pictures/video. Ideally we would have two volunteers at each event.
Handout water at the water stop which will be close to the finish line
We need one person to ride in front of the lead runners to make sure that they stay on the course.
Packet pickup will be the 5pm-7pm before the race (July 31) and we will need volunteers to help stuff and distribute the gear bags and shirts and aid with registration. Location Ritchies Sporting Goods 137 South Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278
Aid in race day registration and packet pickup