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Water Stops (Sports Boosters)

Water Stop 1 - McCarty Hill Forest Parking Lot High Priority

May 11, 2024

Details

Job Description for water stations - Runners pass twice (Miles 3 & 10.5)

• Volunteers to pour water/sports drink and space out on the table.
• Assign some volunteers picking up garbage as the day progresses “keep the station neat”.
• Place garbage cans down road so that runners can throw empty cups in cans.

Station Table Layout
• One table for each water station.
• For water, fill up cups from the gallon jugs about 2/3 full. Make sure to have table filled with cups before first runner. Space cups out so the runners can easily grab.
• Mix sports drink in the 7 gallon coolers. Follow instructions on label, each makes FIVE gallons of mix. Use the long stir stick to mix for 2 to 3 minutes. Fill cups 2/3 full, and please be sure to have table filled with cups before first runner.

Happy Half Marathon Staff Contact Name/Phone/Email:
Doug Bush 716/499-2300 – Doug@endurancefactor.com

What to Wear: Please wear warm comfortable clothing and a pair of comfortable shoes. Keep personal items to a minimum and valuables at home (no secured location available for personal items). Wear sunscreen, if applicable.

Medical: A medical tent is located at the venue near the start/finish line. Medical staff are positioned throughout the course to provide immediate, basic care to athletes for injuries and illness. For injuries or illness that present a serious or life threatening condition, alert Happy Half staff and call 911.

Location

McCarty Hill Forest Parking Lot

Water Stop 2 - Christian Hollow & 219 High Priority

May 11, 2024

Details

Job Description for water stations - Runners pass twice (Miles 4.5 & 9.5)

• Volunteers to pour water/sports drink and space out on the table.
• Assign some volunteers picking up garbage as the day progresses “keep the station neat”.
• Place garbage cans down road so that runners can throw empty cups in cans.

Station Table Layout
• One table for each water station.
• For water, fill up cups from the gallon jugs about 2/3 full. Make sure to have table filled with cups before first runner. Space cups out so the runners can easily grab.
• Mix sports drink in the 7 gallon coolers. Follow instructions on label, each makes FIVE gallons of mix. Use the long stir stick to mix for 2 to 3 minutes. Fill cups 2/3 full, and please be sure to have table filled with cups before first runner.
• Put out GU gels


Happy Half Marathon Staff Contact Name/Phone/Email:
Doug Bush 716/499-2300 – Doug@endurancefactor.com

What to Wear: Please wear warm comfortable clothing and a pair of comfortable shoes. Keep personal items to a minimum and valuables at home (no secured location available for personal items). Wear sunscreen, if applicable.

Medical: A medical tent is located at the venue near the start/finish line. Medical staff are positioned throughout the course to provide immediate, basic care to athletes for injuries and illness. For injuries or illness that present a serious or life threatening condition, alert Happy Half staff and call 911.

Location

Christian Hollow & 219

Water Stop 3 - Klawitter Rd – at Tracks

May 11, 2024

Details

Job Description for water stations - Runners pass twice (Miles 5.5 & 8)

• Volunteers to pour water/sports drink and space out on the table.
• Assign some volunteers picking up garbage as the day progresses “keep the station neat”.
• Place garbage cans down road so that runners can throw empty cups in cans.

Station Table Layout
• One table for each water station.
• For water, fill up cups from the gallon jugs about 2/3 full. Make sure to have table filled with cups before first runner. Space cups out so the runners can easily grab.
• Mix sports drink in the 7 gallon coolers. Follow instructions on label, each makes FIVE gallons of mix. Use the long stir stick to mix for 2 to 3 minutes. Fill cups 2/3 full, and please be sure to have table filled with cups before first runner.
• Put out GU gels


Happy Half Marathon Staff Contact Name/Phone/Email:
Doug Bush 716/499-2300 – Doug@endurancefactor.com

What to Wear: Please wear warm comfortable clothing and a pair of comfortable shoes. Keep personal items to a minimum and valuables at home (no secured location available for personal items). Wear sunscreen, if applicable.

Medical: A medical tent is located at the venue near the start/finish line. Medical staff are positioned throughout the course to provide immediate, basic care to athletes for injuries and illness. For injuries or illness that present a serious or life threatening condition, alert Happy Half staff and call 911.

Location

Klawitter Rd – at Tracks

Water Stop 4 - Klawitter Rd & Porter Hollow (1/4 mile up the road on Klawitter at turn around. High Priority

May 11, 2024

Details

Job Description for water stations - Runners pass once (Mile 6.5)

• Volunteers to pour water/sports drink and space out on the table.
• Assign some volunteers picking up garbage as the day progresses “keep the station neat”.
• Place garbage cans down road so that runners can throw empty cups in cans.

Station Table Layout
• One table for each water station.
• For water, fill up cups from the gallon jugs about 2/3 full. Make sure to have table filled with cups before first runner. Space cups out so the runners can easily grab.
• Mix sports drink in the 7 gallon coolers. Follow instructions on label, each makes FIVE gallons of mix. Use the long stir stick to mix for 2 to 3 minutes. Fill cups 2/3 full, and please be sure to have table filled with cups before first runner.


Happy Half Marathon Staff Contact Name/Phone/Email:
Doug Bush 716/499-2300 – Doug@endurancefactor.com

What to Wear: Please wear warm comfortable clothing and a pair of comfortable shoes. Keep personal items to a minimum and valuables at home (no secured location available for personal items). Wear sunscreen, if applicable.

Medical: A medical tent is located at the venue near the start/finish line. Medical staff are positioned throughout the course to provide immediate, basic care to athletes for injuries and illness. For injuries or illness that present a serious or life threatening condition, alert Happy Half staff and call 911.

Location

Klawitter Rd & Porter Hollow (1/4 mile up the road on Klawitter at turn around.

Water Stop 5 - ECS Bus loop entrance (Towards HV) High Priority

May 11, 2024

Details

Job Description for water stations - Runners pass once (Mile 12)

• Volunteers to pour water/sports drink and space out on the table.
• Assign some volunteers picking up garbage as the day progresses “keep the station neat”.
• Place garbage cans down road so that runners can throw empty cups in cans.

Station Table Layout
• One table for each water station.
• For water, fill up cups from the gallon jugs about 2/3 full. Make sure to have table filled with cups before first runner. Space cups out so the runners can easily grab.
• Mix sports drink in the 7 gallon coolers. Follow instructions on label, each makes FIVE gallons of mix. Use the long stir stick to mix for 2 to 3 minutes. Fill cups 2/3 full, and please be sure to have table filled with cups before first runner.


Happy Half Marathon Staff Contact Name/Phone/Email:
Doug Bush 716/499-2300 – Doug@endurancefactor.com

What to Wear: Please wear warm comfortable clothing and a pair of comfortable shoes. Keep personal items to a minimum and valuables at home (no secured location available for personal items). Wear sunscreen, if applicable.

Medical: A medical tent is located at the venue near the start/finish line. Medical staff are positioned throughout the course to provide immediate, basic care to athletes for injuries and illness. For injuries or illness that present a serious or life threatening condition, alert Happy Half staff and call 911.

Location

ECS Bus loop entrance (Towards HV)

Registration, Finish Line, & After Party

Registration and Finish Line Volunteers High Priority

May 11, 2024

Details

Greet athletes, direct to appropriate registration/packet pickup line. Distribute registration packets to athletes, explaining the packet contents. Distribute t-shirts, bib, and check athlete bags.

Assist in the management of the finish line and after party by distributing medals, water, and food.



Location

Holiday Valley Main Lodge

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