FireKracker 5k Volunteer Registration

Packet Stuffing

July 2, 2025

3:00 pm MDT - 6:00 pm MDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Reserved for Green Events Ambassador Team - must have password to signup: Create runner packets with bibs and shirts before the race packet pickup.

Location

Green Events

Early Packet Pickup - July 3rd

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

July 3, 2025

12:30 pm MDT - 5:30 pm MDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Hand out runner packets, answer questions, assist with new registrations

Event Setup & Teardown/Cleanup

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

July 4, 2025

4:45 am MDT - 7:15 am MDT (At least 10 more needed)

9:00 am MDT - 10:30 am MDT (At least 10 more needed)

Details

Reserved for Partner Volunteer Groups, must have password to signup.

Location

City Park Drive
City Park, Fort Collins

Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration

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

July 4, 2025

6:00 am MDT - 7:45 am MDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Handing out bib numbers and t-shirts to pre-registered runners.

PLEASE DO NOT sign-up for this position if you are running the race.

Location

City Park Drive
City Park, Fort Collins

Packet Pickup/Registration - Elite 5k & Kids Race

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

July 4, 2025

7:30 am MDT - 9:00 am MDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Handing out packets to pre-registered Elite 5k & Kids Race participants.

Bike Valet & Gear Check

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

July 4, 2025

6:30 am MDT - 9:15 am MDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Check-in participant bikes and gear before the race and return bikes when they come to pickup.

Location

City Park

Lead Bike

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July 4, 2025

7:00 am MDT - 9:30 am MDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Reserved for Green Events Cycling Ambassador Team - must have password to signup.

Location

City Park Drive
City Park, Fort Collins

Course Marshal High Priority

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

July 4, 2025

6:45 am MDT - 9:15 am MDT (At least 12 more needed)

Details

Supporting and cheering for the participants & directing vehicles. Most roads are closed for the race so traffic control is minimal.

Check-in prior to race in City Park near the Start/Finish line. You will receive your course location and equipment and can then walk or ride bike to location.

Location

City Park Drive
City Park, Fort Collins

Temporary Tattoo & Face Painting Booth

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

July 4, 2025

7:00 am MDT - 10:00 am MDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Have experience face painting!? We need local artists for the face painting booth for participants. Looking for creatives, artists, and experience working with kids.

Location

City Park Drive
City Park, Fort Collins

Start/Finish Line

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

July 4, 2025

7:15 am MDT - 9:30 am MDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Help organize start and run finish line water station

Location

City Park - City Park Drive

Course Sweeper

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

July 4, 2025

7:15 am MDT - 8:45 am MDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Walk 5k course ~10 yards behind last participant to let race staff, volunteers, course marshals, and police know the last participant has passed their location.

Location

City Park Drive
City Park, Fort Collins

Aid Station

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July 4, 2025

6:45 am MDT - 8:30 am MDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Details

Pre-filling water cups before the race and handing out water to participants during the race

Location

City Park, Fort Collins

Elite 5k & Kids Race - Finish Line

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July 4, 2025

8:15 am MDT - 9:30 am MDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Run finish line aid station. Hand out ribbons to kids at finish line.

Location

City Park Drive & Sheldon
City Park, Fort Collins

Food & Drink

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July 4, 2025

6:30 am MDT - 9:30 am MDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Help prep food before the race and serve food & beverage to participants after the race.

Location

City Park Drive
City Park, Fort Collins

Zero Waste Team

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July 4, 2025

6:30 am MDT - 10:15 am MDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Keep it Green! Helping participants choose correct bin for compost, recycle and landfill.

Location

City Park Drive
City Park, Fort Collins

Photographers

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July 4, 2025

6:45 am MDT - 10:00 am MDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Are you an experienced photographer with your own camera? Sign up to help capture the event in photos at different locations on the course and throughout the event.

Location

City Park Drive
City Park, Fort Collins

Participant Greeter & Information Ambassadors

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

July 4, 2025

6:00 am MDT - 9:00 am MDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Greet participants as they arrive, help them find what they need

Location

City

Results/Awards Medium Priority

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July 4, 2025

6:30 am MDT - 10:00 am MDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Race Brand Ambassador to assist participants with race result questions, post results, & help with awards. Must have customer services skills, high energy, and some race knowledge.

Location

City Park

Hype Team!!

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June 4, 2025

7:00 am MDT - 9:30 am MDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Event Brand Ambassadors to bring the excitement! You might be in a costume out on the course, giving high fives at the finish line, or leading the cheers for the kids run. Must be energetic, fun loving, community minded, and ready to take it to the next level!

Location

City Park