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Mt. Baldhead Challenge

September 6, 2025 | 9 am Directions

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Race Start

Race Timer - Transportation High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Volunteer to transport Race Timer from Coghlin Park to Oval Beach and returning to Coghlin Park once the race start is completed. Requires vehicle with sufficient space to accommodate race timer equipment.

Registration, Packet Pick-up, & MBC Store

Mail-My-Packet Fulfillment Medium Priority

August 20, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Starting August 20th and concluding no later than August 25th, volunteers to assist with packing and mailing the packets to participants who selected the Mail-My-Packet add-on option. Task needs to be completed in sufficient time for packets to be received by participants before race day.



Location

Location to be detemined by Task Coordinator.

In-person Packet Pick-up - Friday High Priority

September 5, 2025

Details

Assist participants on Friday September 5, 2025 in their pick-up of race packets. Includes checking-in participants and volunteers, as appropriate, on the RunSignUp Check-in App and retrieving packets for the participant/volunteer. Facilitate the sale of additional MBC jerseys and merchandise. For those completing the Check-in, you will need to use your smartphone or tablet on which the RunSignUp Check-in App has been downloaded.

Location

Community Church of Douglas, 6874 Wiley Road, Fennville, MI 49408

In-Person Packet Assembly - Thursday Medium Priority

September 4, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, volunteers to assemble race packets for participants and fellow volunteers.

Location

Community Church of Douglas, 6874 Wiley Road, Fennville, MI 49408

Packet Pick-up - Race Day High Priority

September 6, 2025

Details

Assist participants on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with their pick-up of race packets. Includes check-in of persons on the RunSignUp Check-in App and retrieving packets for the participant. For those completing the Check-in, you will need to use your smartphone or tablet on which the RunSignUp Check-in App has been downloaded.

Also, may require processing of last-minute participant registration or switches among events.


Location

Community Church of Douglas, 6874 Wiley Road, Fennville, MI 49408

MBC Store - Friday Packet Pickup Medium Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 5, 2025

Details

Sell MBC merchandise to runners and take cash and credit card payments. Assist runners with any race jersey size switches.

Location

Community Church of Douglas, 6874 Wiley Road, Fennville, MI 49408

MBC Store - Setup for Friday Packet Pickup Medium Priority

September 4, 2025

Details

Obtain merchandise from storage, setup displays, and test square terminals for items sold and prices. Obtain currency for making change for cash sales.

Location

Community Church of Douglas, 6874 Wiley Road, Fennville, MI 49408

MBC Store - Post-Race Medium Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 6, 2025

Details

On race day, set-up and organize the display of SWAG and MBC merchandise, including posting pricing signage. Configure and charge POS terminals / devices to record sales of the merchandise. Assist purchasers in selecting the desired item/ size/quantity and process sales transactions and provide merchandise to purchasers. Maintain control of cash box and count proceeds at the end of the event.

Set-up to commence at 7:30 am in order to be open for business by the start of the race, which is 9 am.

Verify IDs for those persons seeking an acholic beverage and stamp their hand for to show that they were age verified.

Repackage unsold merchandise and assist with transport from the Park to storage. .

Location

Coghlin Park, Saugatuck, MI 49453

River CAT Captain

Course Marshall 2: Trail Crossing on Perryman Near Oval Beach

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners on Perryman at the start of the race and later, those coming from the Mt. Baldhead trail across Perryman to the west Dunegrass entrance and control traffic. Course Map Location 2

Course Marshall 3: Park & Perryman and Park & Vine

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

At the start of the race, direct runners from Perryman left (north) onto Park St. towards the Oxbow loop. Then move to Park and Vine and direct runners right (south) onto Park St. Course Map Locations 3

Course Marshall 4: Base of Mt. Baldhead Stairs

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners from Park St. to the Mt. Baldhead stairs and keep tourists clear so there is a clear path for the runners. Manage vehicle traffic in the parking area to keep runners safe and stairs clear. Course map Location 4.

Course Marshall 5: Corner of Park St. and Water Tower Road

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct all runners going north towards the Oxbow Loop. Direct the 10K+ runners south on Park St. towards the Mt. Baldhead steps. Direct the Half Marathon runners returning from the Oxbow loop from Park St. onto Water Tower Rd. to Fishtown loop and back onto Park St. heading south. Course Map Location 5

Course Marshal 6: Crow's Nest trailhead(Oxbow Entrance) High Priority

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct northbound runners onto the Oxbow trail loop and southbound runners back onto Park St. Manage cross-traffic by directing runners to stay to the right. Curse Map Location 6

Course Marshall 7: Along the Ox Bow trail where it splits

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners left towards the river where the trail splits. Monitor runners safety along the trail. Control cross traffic by directing runners to move to the right. Course Map Location 7

Water Station 1: Oxbow High Priority

September 6, 2025

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration. Encourage runners with cheers and noisemakers

Location

Crow's Nest Trailhead at Oxbow

Dunes CAT Captain

Course Marshall 9: End of Water Tower Rd. at Trailhead

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners right onto Fishtown Loop and back down Water Tower Rd. Monitor runners safety entering and exiting the trails.
Course Map Location 9

Course Marshall 10: Midpoint of Fishtown Trail Loop

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Monitor runners safety along the trail. Course Map Location 10

Course Marshall 11: Tip of Fishtown Trail Loop

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Monitor runners safety along the trail. Course Map Location 11

Course Marshall 12: Top of the Baldhead Stairs

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Monitor runners safety and direct runners left to trail toward Dunegrass. Maintain free path for the runners by keeping tourists out of the runners way.
Course Map Location 12

Water Station 2 at Baldhead Stairs High Priority

September 6, 2025

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration. Encourage runners with cheers and noisemakers

Location

Base of staircase in Mt. Baldhead Park

Water Station 3 at Vine Street High Priority

September 6, 2025

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration

Location

Top of Vine/exit from Dunegrass Trail

Fishtown, Baldhead, and Dunegrass Trail Clearing and Marking High Priority

September 3, 2025

September 4, 2025

Details

September 5th and 6th CAT volunteers will assist in clearing the trails of debris as well as placing signs and other directional assistance in preparation for race day. This task will be somewhat strenuous and require a fair amount of walking on the trails so please be prepared as such.

Location

Dunes CAT trails

Lake CAT Captain

Course Marshall 18: Intersection of Lakeshore Dr. and Old Owl Dr.(washout)

September 6, 2025

Details

Direct runners going south on Lakeshore to turnaround and proceed north on Lakeshore. Maintain vehicle traffic control to assure runners safety.
Course Map Location 18

Course Marshall 20: Barker Trailhead at Root Beer Barrel on Ferry St.

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners from the Baker property trail to turn left (northbound) onto Ferry St. and control vehicle traffic for runner safety.
Course Map Location 20

Course Marshall 21: Intersection of Center & Ferry St.

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct half marathon runners through Center St. to continue north on Ferry St. Control vehicle traffic at intersection for the safety of the runners. Course Map Location 21

Course Marshall 22: Intersection of Ferry St. and Westshore St.

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct half marathon runners from Ferry right onto Westshore St. and control vehicle traffic on Ferry St. to assure runners safety. Course Map Location 22

Course Marshall 23: Intersection of Westshore and Hamilton St.

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct half marathon runners left from Westshore onto Hamilton and control vehicle traffic to assure runners safety. Course Map Location 23

Water Station 4 at Rosemont Resort High Priority

September 6, 2025

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration. Encourage runners with cheering and noisemakers

Location

Lakeshore Drive and Center Street

Water Station 5 at Lakeshore Resort High Priority

September 6, 2025

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration. Encourage runners with cheers and noisemakers

Location

Lakeshore Drive at the Resort

Water Station 6 at the Church High Priority

September 6, 2025

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration. Encourage runners with cheers and noisemakers

Location

Wiley Road entrance to Community Church of Douglas

Lake CAT Road and Trail Marking High Priority

September 3, 2025

September 4, 2025

Details

September 5th and 6th CAT volunteers will assist in clearing the Baker property trails of debris as well as placing signs and other directional assistance along the Lake CAT streets in preparation for race day. This task may be somewhat strenuous and require a fair amount of walking on the trails so please be prepared as such.

Location

Lake CAT streets and traIls

Harbor CAT Captain

Course Marshall 25: Parking Lot of Tower Marine

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Guide runners through the east parking area at Tower Marine to Hamilton Road. Map location 25

Location

East parking area at Tower Marine

Course Marshall 26: Intersection of Hamilton St and Union St. by Boat Ramp High Priority

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners from Hamilton onto Union St. towards Blue Star Hwy and control vehicle traffic to assure runners safety. Course Map Location 26

Course Marshall 27: Blue Star Hwy & Union St. High Priority

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct all runners from Union St. left onto Blue Star Highway and control vehicle traffic to assure runners safety. Course Map Location 27

Course Marshall 28: Intersection of Lake St. & Blue Star Hwy

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct all runners left onto Lake St. & control vehicle traffic to assure runners safety. Course Map Location 28

Course Marshall 30: Finish Line Spotter High Priority

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

1.) Celebrate each runner's accomplishment, 2.) radio transmit their bib number to finish line announcer, 3.) and make sure they are okay as they complete their race. Map location 30.

Water Station 7 at Red Dock High Priority

September 6, 2025

Details

Greet thirsty runners with hydration. Encourage runners with cheers and noisemakers

Location

Hamilton Road at Red Dock

Harbor CAT Street Marking High Priority

September 4, 2025

Details

September 5th and 6th CAT volunteers will assist in placing signs and other directional assistance in the Harbor CAT streets and in Tower Marine in preparation for race day. This task may be somewhat strenuous and require a fair amount of walking so please be prepared as such.

Location

Harbor CAT streets and Tower Marine

Race Finish and Party

Coghlin Park Setup High Priority

September 5, 2025

September 6, 2025

Details

Task Coordinator will direct volunteers and vendors who will set-up Coghlin Park (e.g., fencing, tents and tables, stage, port-a-jons, signage, and the Mount Baldhead Challenge arch at the finish lines on Friday before the race and removal Saturday after the race is completed.

Set-up to be configured according to site map which will be provided to sub-task teams (volunteers) and to vendors at least one-week prior to set-up.

Location

Coghlin Park, Saugatuck, MI 49453

Finish Line Announcer Medium Priority

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

In coordination with Race Timer and using race timer equipment, announce runners as they cross the finish mat.

Requires at least two spotters to identify runners as they approach the finish line and communicate to the announcer who the runner is so they can be recognized as they cross.

Location

Coghlin Park

Master of Ceremony at Post-Race Party Medium Priority

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Coordinate with disk jockey for music selection and ensure sound set-up and power supply to the stage is adequate and according to site plan.

Make race and party announcements during events. Award trophies for overall and age group winners.

Assist disk jockey with the tear-down of equipment at conclusion of the event.

Location

Coghlin Park

Resources Needed

Disk Jockey - 1+

Serve Wine to Runners at Post-Race Party Medium Priority

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 6, 2025

Details

Volunteers:
1) Open, mix & serve wines to runners and other attendees who have purchased a drink ticket.
2) Clean-up area after the race and return any equipment to designated location.

Task Coordinator:
1) Obtain from wine supplier the quantities needed and confirm winery presence required at Coghlin Park in tent as established in site plan.
2) Identify quantities and purchase needed supplies (e.g., glasses, napkins, tablecloths, ticket buckets, ice coolers or buckets as needed).
3) Coordinate with wine supplier the return for credit of unopened bottles and arrange for settlement/payment of cost with race accounting.
4) Train volunteers on intended service (e.g., size of pours, descriptions of wines).



Location

Coghlin Park

Serve Beer & Beer-based Beverages at Post Race Party Medium Priority

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 6, 2025

Details

Coordinate with beer distributor the quantities needed and brewery presence at Coghlin Park in tent established in site plan.

Identify quantities and source needed supplies (e.g., condiments, glasses, napkins, tablecloths, ticket buckets, ice coolers as needed).

Coordinate with distributor the return for credit of unopened cases and arrange for settlement/payment of cost with race accounting.

Train additional volunteers on intended service (e.g., size of pours, descriptions of beverages, mixology required).

Mix drinks, stock & organize supplies, and serve drinks/beer to runners and other attendees who have purchased drink tickets.

Location

Coghlin Park

Serve Nutrition & Hydration to Runners at Race Finish Medium Priority

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers:
1) Prepare food items that do not come prepackaged (e.g., bagels, fruit, tomatoes, etc.).
2) Dispense/mix hydration that is not pre-portioned in individual containers (either bottles or boxes).
3) Obtain runner's bib ticket prior to being served.
4) Serve runners
5) Tear down and clean-up area post-race. Return supplies and equipment to designated area after the post-race party is over.

Task Coordinator:
1) Direct team of volunteers and source nutrition and hydration supplies and prepare to serve finishing runners in Coghlin Park in the tent as identified in the site plan.
2) Identify quantities of supplies and equipment needed to serve the selected food/drink options.
3) Train volunteers on the duties involved.

Location

Coghlin Park

Coordinate First Aid Station Medium Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Provide a support in coordination with Fire, Police & EMTs, and medical volunteers for a single source location to triage runner distress and injury.

Location

Coghlin Park

Coordinate Sponsor/Vendor Booths at Post-Race Party

September 5, 2025

September 6, 2025

Details

In coordination with Fundraising Committee, designate locations within the site plan for sponsors and vendors to set-up booths (e.g., physical therapy, work-out, gear suppliers).

Assist fundraising committee in recruiting sponsors that may wish a physical presence at the post-race event.

Coordinate with Coghlin Park set-up team to ensure specific locations are earmarked as agreed to with sponsor/vendor.

Location

Coghlin Park

Post Race Clean Up

September 6, 2025

Details

Assist in tear down of remain items for the race as well as picking up trash along the course from runners and spectators

Location

Coghlin Park

Hydration & Safety Coordinator

Logistics / Delivery Medium Priority

September 5, 2025

September 6, 2025

Details

Requires volunteer to assist with staging tables, hydration, and other race supplies at designated locations of materials and race aid stations. Ideally, volunteer can drive their pickup truck / trailer to load and transport materials and deliver at the designated sites.

Location

Storage locker and other sites in Saugatuck/Douglas and to Oval Beach, Coghlin Park, course aid stations and other locations as needed.

Resources Needed

Pick-up truck / Van - 1 - 2

Course Management Chair

Water & Nutrition Coordinator High Priority

September 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Secure hydration and nutrition products and coordinate with CAT Captains on delivery early on race day to the seven water stations.

Location

Oxbow, Baldhead Steps, Vine Street, Rosemont Resort, Lakeshore Resort, Community Church, and Red Dock

Course Manager High Priority

Minimum met.

Details

On MBC Planning Committee in charge of all CAT Captains and Teams

Other Tasks

Volunteer Packet Assembly Medium Priority

September 4, 2025

Details

Prepare packets of information for volunteers, deploy equipment to those requiring it, deliver shirts according to size ordered.

Location

Community Church of Douglas

Volunteer Packet Pickup Medium Priority

September 5, 2025

Details

Distribute packets to and check in volunteers, coordinate with task coordinators who may elect to deliver packets to their teams directly. May need to use the Checkin App to record those checked in and who have received packet information.

Location

Community Church of Douglas

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