Become a Volunteer

All volunteer spots have been filled. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help make this a great event!

VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

Location

LAFD Fire Station 5, 8900 Emerson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

Check-In

The volunteer table will be set up across the street from the fire station. Please look for the INFORMATION table along the fence on the west side of Emerson Avenue, located next to registration.

All volunteers must check-in to receive their assignments and sign a waiver if there is not one on file. If you did not digitally sign a waiver, please download and bring the completed form with you; it can be accessed through our website here.

Schedule

Please arrive early to find parking and get checked in.

Volunteer Check-In Times

Volunteers assigned to Registration or Volunteer/Information table must check-in no later than 0515 for training on check-in and/or registration procedures.

All other volunteers must check in no later than 0545 for instructions.

If you have questions about your assignment, please email laapoa@911media.com.

PLEASE NOTE: Some volunteers may be moved to different assignments throughout the morning.

Here is the planned schedule for the day of the run.

0630 — PPU and Registration Opens
0730 — Opening Ceremony
0800 — Half-Marathon Start
0810 — 10K Start
0830 — 5K Start
0920 — Award ceremony begins
1130 — Cut-off for all races, rolling cleanup and breakdown begins.

We should be done cleaning up and breaking things down by 1200-1230.

Parking

Parking will be available in the lot located behind LAFD Fire Station 5. Access to the entrance of the lot is located at Liberator Avenue and W 88th Place, behind the Emerson Adult Learning Center. Street parking is also available.

Dress

Please pay attention to the weather report and dress accordingly. Most volunteers may be standing for long periods, so please wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. Jeans or shorts are OK.

Emails

Please check your email often prior to race day for updated information.

Questions or Cancellations

If you can no longer attend and need to cancel, or have any questions, please email laapoa@911media.com ASAP and use the subject line “LAX RUN VOLUNTEER”. Please be sure to include your first and last name, as well as the best phone number to reach you.

Thank you!