Skip to main content

Kennett Run

Kennett Square, PA 19348 US

Find Your Category

Parking

Parking Attendant Medium Priority

May 16, 2026

Details

Parking attendants will:
-Direct vendors and standard vehicles to Auxiliary lot down hill near vegetable garden
-Direct vehicles with handicap tags to spaces in top lot
-Once lot is full, direct other vehicles to Tino Leto Field parking lot.
-Restrict cars from leaving until road is open at 11:30

Location

Anson B. Nixon Park Main Parking Lot
405 N Walnut Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Park Meet & Greet Medium Priority

May 16, 2026

Details

Main parking lot Anson B Nixon Park and upper parking lot. Looking for 2Adult/6 Kids who will be the first friendly faces guests see on race day. Volunteers will welcome runners and families arriving by car, bus, or on foot, and help set a positive tone for the event. Responsibilities include: Greeting and welcoming guests as they arrive at the park, providing directions to registration and race‑day activities, as race time approaches, encouraging urgency and guiding runners toward the start line and directing any concerns, complaints, or emergencies to the Kennett Run Volunteer Lead for assistance. This role is great for outgoing volunteers who enjoy helping guests feel informed, supported, and excited on race morning!

Location

Anson B. Nixon Park
405 N Walnut Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Bus Communicator High Priority

May 16, 2026

Details

Bus Coordinators help ensure smooth transportation for runners on race day. Volunteers will man the bus stop at the Kennett High School parking lot and serve as the main point of communication between runners, bus drivers, and the Kennett Run Volunteer Coordinator. Responsibilities include: Confirming the bus schedule and runner capacity with bus drivers, communicating estimated arrival times (ETAs) of incoming buses to waiting runners, Informing runners if the last bus before race start has departed, communicating with the Kennett Run Volunteer Coordinator if any issues arise, greeting runners as they return to the parking lot after the race and notifying the Volunteer Coordinator when leaving the station

Location

Kennett High School
100 E South St
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Registration

Registration Check-In High Priority

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

May 16, 2026

Details

Assist participants check-in by distributing bibs and shirts and helping answer basic race-day questions.

Location

Anson B. Nixon Park
405 N Walnut Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Packet Pickup High Priority

May 15, 2026

Details

Volunteers are needed to help with Friday night packet pick‑up for our upcoming race. Runners will be collecting their race bibs, event shirts, and sponsor giveaways ahead of the Saturday morning race. Responsibilities include sorting packets, handing out bibs and shirts, and distributing sponsor freebies. This is a fun, fast‑paced role that helps race day run smoothly and gives you a chance to support our runners firsthand.

Location

Kennett Area YMCA
101 Race St
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Marshaling

Road Marshal High Priority

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

May 16, 2026

Details

Direct runners along the course, stand at closed road intersections, guide traffic to turn around, and inform drivers when roads reopen. Place traffic cones on assigned posts. Check-in
Check-in before 8:10am at Church of the Advent Episcopal Church (corner of route 82 and Fairthorne Rd) to pick up your traffic vest
Personal equipment needed:
Pen, paper, cell phone. You may want to take a chair for your own comfort. You may be at your post for a couple of hours with fairly long periods of inactivity.

Location

Episcopal Church of the Advent
401 N Union St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
((corner of route 82 and Fairthorne Rd)

5K Race Starter & Split‑Lane Monitor at Finish Line High Priority

May 16, 2026

Details

We’re looking for 1 adult and 1 youth volunteer to assist at the 5K finish line, which also serves as the halfway point for the 10K. This role helps ensure a smooth and organized race experience for all participants. Volunteers will help start the 5K race, then serve as lane monitors at the finish area, directing 5K runners to their designated finish chute while guiding 10K runners to continue on their second loop. Volunteers will also cheer on and greet runners as they finish, helping create an encouraging and positive race‑day atmosphere. This is a high‑energy, front‑row role that’s perfect for those who enjoy being part of the action and supporting runners along the way!

Location

Anson B. Nixon Park
405 N Walnut Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Water Table Attendants High Priority

May 16, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Water Table volunteers help keep runners hydrated and motivated along the course. Volunteers will staff one of two water stations, handing out water to runners and cheering them on as they pass by.This is a fun, high‑energy role that’s perfect for volunteers who enjoy encouraging runners and being part of the excitement on race day. Your enthusiasm helps make a big difference for participants!

Location

Anson B. Nixon Park
405 N Walnut Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Cleaning

Clean-Up Crew Medium Priority

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

May 16, 2026

Details

Help return Anson B. Nixon Park to its original state by breaking down tables, picking up trash, and packing materials.

Location

Anson B. Nixon Park
405 N Walnut Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Race Setup

Pre-Race Park Setup High Priority

May 15, 2026

May 16, 2026

Details

We’re looking for 6 adult volunteers to help prepare the park for race day. Volunteers will assist with setting up the park area, preparing the race route, and putting out necessary signage, barriers, and equipment to ensure the course is safe and clearly marked. This role is hands‑on and outdoors, and your help is essential to making race day a success.

Location

Anson B. Nixon Park
405 N Walnut Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Read how we use cookies and how you can control them by visiting our Privacy Policy.

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies.