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St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Friday, October 10, 2025 - 6:00 PM Alton, IL 62002 US Directions

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5k Event

Course Marshal - Age 15+ High Priority

You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 10, 2025

Details

At crucial points along the course, there are course marshals whose job is to alert runners of any potential hazards, guide them through the route, keep an eye out for the safety of both the course and the runners, ensure that everyone is playing fair, inspire the athletes, and oversee any non-race pedestrian or bike traffic where the race course intersects with other paths.

Please note: As a course marshal, you may be assigned to critical intersections and often work alone. If you prefer a buddy system, only one person should sign up for the position. Volunteer hours can be verified later if needed. It’s crucial to fill each slot based on course requirements, and pairing is not guaranteed for those who sign up. If someone is under the age of 18, it is recommended that a parent or guardian accompany the minor.

*Reflective vest is provided

Water Station 5k Medium Priority

You must be 10 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 10, 2025

Details

Set up folding tables, fill water coolers, hand out hydration, and cheer runners/walkers on. Clean up any cups or other waste left behind.

Resources Needed

Water Cooler - water - 2 - 3
Water Cooler - sports drink - 2 - 3
folding table - 2 - 3
paper cups - 200 - 500
trash bag - 2 - 4
gloves - 8 - 12

Packet Pickup Thursday Low Priority

October 9, 2025

Resources Needed

ipad or laptop w/internet - 1 - 2

Packet Pickup Friday Medium Priority

October 10, 2025

Resources Needed

ipad or laptop w/ internet - 1 - 2

Course clean up Medium Priority

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Walk, ride, or drive the 5k and 1 mile courses picking up any liter left behind.

Resources Needed

Trash bags - 4 - 8
gloves - 4 - 8

Finish line support Medium Priority

October 10, 2025

Details

Hand out race medals, bottled water, and other snacks

Lead Car Marshal 5k High Priority

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

October 10, 2025

Details

The lead marshal will drive just ahead of the runners starting on E 4th St

Resources Needed

Vehicle - 1

Race Photographer High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Capture dynamic images of runners at key moments from start to finish. Document the excitement and emotion of the event, and later edit and organize photos for quick delivery to organizers and participants.


If you have a professional camera, that would be amazing, but a smartphone will be sufficient.



Adult Games & Activities (21+)

Adult Darts

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

October 9, 2026

October 10, 2026

October 11, 2026

Chuck a Luck

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

October 9, 2026

October 10, 2026

October 11, 2026

Chuck a Luck Pull Tabs

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

October 9, 2026

October 10, 2026

October 11, 2026

Food & Beverage Concessions

Beer Tent - Main Tent

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Beer Wagon - Games Square

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Beer Wagon - Street Tent

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Wine Tent

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Friday Night Food Tent - Cashier

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Friday Night Food Tent - Runners

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Food Tent - Beverages Only

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Food Tent - Cashier

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Food Tent - Server

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Food Tent - Cook

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Kettlecorn - Prep

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Kettlecorn - Sales

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Snowcones & Mini-Donuts

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Root Beer Float

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Hayle's Helpers - Friday Food Prep (Suddes Hall)

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Kids' Activities & Prize Distribution

Games Set-Up

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Prize Room

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Games - PSR Parents

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Face Painting

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Games - 3yr Preschool

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Games - Kindergarten

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Games - 1st Grade

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Games - 2nd Grade

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Games - 3rd Grade

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Games - 4th Grade

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Games - 5th Grade

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Games - 6th Grade

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Games - 7th Grade

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Games - 8th Grade

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Inflatable - location 1

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Inflatable - location 2

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Inflatable - location 3

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Ticket Sales - Kids Games & Inflatables

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Games Clean-Up

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Event Setup & Cleanup Crew

Set-Up

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Grounds Cleanup

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Mass in the Grass Set-Up

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Monday Takedown

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Bank Lead & Cash Drop Coordinator

Bank Runners

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Bank Counters

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Fundraising: Silent Auction, Basket Raffle, Sweepstakes, & Merchandise Sales

Silent Auction - Set Up - Runner

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Basket Raffle

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Silent Auction

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Silent Auction - Runners - Sunday

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Merchandise Sales

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Sweepstakes (by Main Stage)

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Sweepstakes (next to Kids' Games)

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

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

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