Join our Run With Nature volunteer crew!

The success of our event is largely due to the enthusiasm and support of our many volunteers. We welcome volunteers from all parts of the community – teams, individuals, families, students, community service groups, and school and business groups. As a volunteer, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re helping to promote fitness in your community, and – best of all – you’ll have fun in the process! All volunteers receive a commemorative race T-shirt. No prior experience is necessary – race staff will provide training for all volunteer capacities.

Click HERE for Online Volunteer Registration.
Click HERE to download Volunteer Registration Form (PDF).

Volunteers are needed for the following:
For more information about the each position, scroll to the bottom of the page.

Pre-registration/packet pick-up
Race day registration
Youth fun run
Course monitors
Water station
Course cheering teams
Finish line

To volunteer:
Please send us an e-mail with your name, address, phone number and e-mail to: kford@folsom.ca.us. Please indicate your first and second choices for the positions you would like to assist with. We’ll confirm your volunteer assignment by approximately two weeks prior to the event.

Questions about volunteering:
Call Kelly Ford at (916) 351-3509 or e-mail kford@folsom.ca.us.

Click HERE for Online Volunteer Registration.
Click HERE to download Volunteer Registration Form.
Fax completed form to 916-351-5931

Volunteer Position Descriptions:

Pre-registration and packet pick-up
Volunteers will register participants, accept entry fees and distribute race numbers and information. This activity takes place inside the Folsom Public Library located at 411 Stafford Street. Dates: Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Volunteers may sign up for one or both evenings.

Race day registration
Volunteers will register participants, distribute race numbers and T-shirts, provide directions, answer questions, and keep area clean and well stocked.

Youth Fun Run
Volunteers are needed to assist with crowd control, as course marshals, and with goodie bag distribution immediately after the race.

Course Monitor
Volunteers will be dispatched to a variety of locations along the 5K and 10K courses to monitor turns and intersections, direct runners, keep cars off the course, and monitor the safety of participants during the event.

Water Station
Volunteers will be assigned to specific water station locations along the 5K and 10K courses. Volunteers will pick up the supplies for their water station prior to the event (supplies are provided by race staff). Volunteers will fill and hand out cups of water to runners and walkers as they pass by the water station. Volunteers will keep the water station area clean throughout the event.

Course Cheering Teams
Volunteers are dispatched to specific areas along the 5k and 10K courses to cheer on the runners and walkers.

Finish Line
The finish line is a very active area! Volunteers assure that runners and walkers proceed correctly through the finish chutes, keep finishers in order, and assist with finish line systems.