Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash - Volunteer Information

Thank You For Volunteering! 

We cannot thank you enough for volunteering for this year's Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash! With over 8500 participants, we cannot produce such a large scale event without YOU! From the set-up to the expo to the finishline, volunteers are there. Thank you, Thank, Thank you from all of us at Atlanta Track Club. We look forward to seeing you out there!


Expo Volunteers

Master Volunteer List 

Please click here to view your volunteer assignment.


Volunteer Parking 

Address: 768 Hank Aaron Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 (Former Fanplex)

Click here to view the parking map. Free parking is located in the Purple/Media Lot right across the street near the corner of Hank Aaron and Bill Lucas.

Volunteer Check-In

Volunteer Check-In opens at 8:15 am.

Volunteer check-in will be located here. There will be a clearly marked " Volunteer Check-In" sign.

  • Each volunteer will receive:
    - Commemorative adidas Volunteer T-Shirt
    - LED Glow Bracelet
    - Food & Fluids
    - Triple Peach gift for qualifying volunteers (Qualifying pacers will receive their gift at the Triple Peach Tent)
Expo Floor Plan Map

Click here to view the expo floor plan.

Expo Crew Chiefs 

Please view the below list of expo crew chiefs for you to report to after checking in at volunteer check-in.

Volunteer Opportunity Crew Chief Staff Lead
Race Number Greeter/ People Mover - November 18; 8:30am-12:30p Barbara Ingram Natalie Cabanas
Race Number Greeter/ People Mover - November 18; 12p-3:30p Barbara Ingram
Natalie Cabanas
Race Number Greeter/ People Mover - November 19; 8:30am-12:30p Barbara Ingram Barbara Ingram Natalie Cabanas
Race Number Greeter/ People Mover - November 19; 12p-3:30p Barbara Ingram
Natalie Cabanas
Expo- Pace Team - November 18, 8:30a-11:00a Carol Gsell, Chrystal Akor & Susan Jones Kristin Lide
Expo- Pace Team - November 18, 10:30a - 1:30p
Carol Gsell, Chrystal Akor & Susan Jones Kristin Lide
Expo- Pace Team - November 18, 1:00p-3:30p
Carol Gsell, Chrystal Akor & Susan Jones Kristin Lide
Expo- Pace Team - November 19, 8:30a-11:00a
Carol Gsell, Chrystal Akor & Susan Jones Kristin Lide
Expo- Pace Team - November 19, 10:30a - 1:30p
Carol Gsell, Chrystal Akor & Susan Jones Kristin Lide
Expo- Pace Team - November 19, 1:00p-3:30p
Carol Gsell, Chrystal Akor & Susan Jones Kristin Lide
Race Number Pick-up - November 18, 8:30a-12:30p Barbara Ingram Natalie Cabanas
Race Number Pick-up - November 18, 12:00p-3:30p Barbara Ingram Natalie Cabanas
Race Number Pick-up - November 19, 8:30a-12:30p Barbara Ingram Natalie Cabanas
Race Number Pick-up - November 19, 12:00p-3:30p Barbara Ingram Natalie Cabanas
Expo- Volunteer Check-In- November 18, 8:00a- 10:00a Anne Bell/ Aundrea Lee Kristin Lide
Expo- Volunteer Check-In- November 18, 11:30a - 1:30p Anne Bell/ Aundrea Lee Kristin Lide
Expo- Volunteer Check-In- November 19, 8:00a- 10:30a Anne Bell/ Aundrea Lee Kristin Lide
Expo- Volunteer Check-In- November 19, 11:30a - 1:30p Anne Bell/ Aundrea Lee Kristin Lide
Expo Volunteer Presentation 

Click Here to view an instructional presentation for volunteering at the expo.

COURSE HYDRATION & COURSE MONITOR VOLUNTEERS

Course volunteers are so vital! You give energy to race participants as they work to reach their goal of the finish line. Atlanta Track Club will provide some noise makers and glow foam tubes, but feel free to bring noise makers, bullhorns, and encouraging signs to energize participants as they pass. Please be sure signs and language used are appropriate.

MASTER VOLUNTEER LIST 

Please click here to view your volunteer assignment and crew chief.

Course Parking 
(This form will be finalised by Tuesday, Nov. 21) - Course volunteers check-in directly with their Crew Chiefs. If you are unsure of your parking location, CLICK HERE to view parking locations.
Volunteer Check-In

Volunteer Check-In varies on your assigned area. Your crew chief should have touched base with you on your parking and meeting location. You will go directly to your crew chief to check-in and receive pertinent information and items for the day

Please arrive early for your shift to avoid competition with participant traffic. Volunteer Check-in opens at 4:45 AM. Volunteers will receive:

- Commemorative adidas Volunteer T-Shirt
- Food & Fluids
- LED Bracelet
- Cheer Bells and Glow Foam Tube
- Triple Peach gift for qualifying volunteers
- Safety Vest (must be returned at the end of your shift)
- Volunteer Lanyard (must be returned at the end of your shift)

Course Monitor Maps 
Course Hydration Maps 
5K Course Maps

Click here to view the general course map.

COURSE CREW CHIEFS 

Please view the below list of course crew chiefs for you to report to the morning of the race.

Volunteer Opportunity Staff Crew Chief
Hydrations Stations Joey Epperson N/A
Hydration Station 1- Mile 2 Joey Epperson Shirlene Stafford - Reeves
Hydration Station 2 - Mile 4 Joey Epperson David Kazanowski
Hydration Station 3- Mile 6 Joey Epperson Janice Gbur
Hydration/Clif Station 4 - Mile 8 Joey Epperson Eileen Fannon
Hydration Station 5 - Mile 10 Joey Epperson Marilyn Teague
Hydration Station Delivery Coordinator Joey Epperson Mike Idacavage
Hydration Station Delivery Joey Epperson Joey Epperson
Communications N/A Michael Gaertner/ Elliot Dennis
Cones Brantley Sherrer Bill Abballe/ Bob DeLorme/ Dinnie Rogers/ John Prevost/ Corey DeLorme
Course Vehicle Brantley Sherrer Jack Hullings
Course Director Brantley Sherrer Bill Strickland
Section A: Start thru Mile 3 Brantley Sherrer Dennis Burgess
Start Line to Capitol & Mitchell Brantley Sherrer Dennis Burgess
Zone 1 Brantley Sherrer Walter Kolis
Section B: Miles 2 thru 6 Brantley Sherrer Mike Cook
Zone 2 Brantley Sherrer Vickie Johnson
Zone 3 Brantley Sherrer Robert Elliott
Zone 4 Brantley Sherrer Mike Idacavage
Zone 5 Brantley Sherrer Buddy Logan
Zone 6 Brantley Sherrer Ben Hines
Section C: Mile 7 thru 9 Brantley Sherrer Duffy Hickey
Zone 7 Brantley Sherrer Craig Sprinkle
Zone 8 Brantley Sherrer Theresa Newkirk
Zone 9 Brantley Sherrer Ronald Clay
Section D: Miles 10 thru 12 Brantley Sherrer Yvonne Bryant
Zone 10 Brantley Sherrer Gwendolyn Irvin
Zone 11 Brantley Sherrer Debra Thibodeaux
Zone 12 plus Split Brantley Sherrer Robert Leonard
Hydration Station 5K Course Joey Epperson John Ariail/Bindu Kandula
Course Monitors 5K Brantley Sherrer Susan Darnell / Charlyn Thomas
Emergency Protocols 

Click here to view emergency information for race day.

Bag Policy 

No backpacks, coolers or bags of any kind are allowed at the start, on course or in the finish area. Anyone at the start with a bag will be asked to surrender it and its contents. All bags in the finish area will be subject to search and emptied into a clear plastic bag which we will provide. We ask that you leave bags and other extra items at home to ensure safety and security and expedite movement throughout the day.

Prohibited Items

•Firearms
•Glass containers
•Wheeled conveyances
•Pets
•Backpacks
•Rolling bags and other luggage
•Costumes that are not form fitting
•Weight vests
•Military equipment
•Firefighter equipment
•Drones

Remember: See something, say something. Be vigilant. If you see something suspicious, contact the nearest police officer or call 911.

START/ FINISH/ GOT QUESTIONS/ WILL CALL/ TRIPLE PEACH/ GREEN TEAM/  MILE & DASH AREA VOLUNTEERS 

If you are a course volunteer, please park in your designated parking area assigned by your crew chief. Please check-in directly with your crew chief.

MASTER VOLUNTEER LIST

Please click here to view your volunteer assignment and crew chief.

Volunteer Check-In
  • Please arrive early for your shift to avoid competition with participant traffic.
  • Volunteer Check-in opens at 4:45 AM
  • Volunteers will receive:

- Commemorative adidas Volunteer T-Shirt
- Food & Fluids
- Safety Vest (must be returned at the end of your shift)
- Volunteer Lanyard (must be returned at the end of your shift)
- Cheer Bells and Glow Foam Tube
- Triple Peach gift for qualifying volunteers (Qualifying pacers will receive their gift at the Triple Peach Tent)

PARKING

Address: 1-33 Little St SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 - Purple/Media Lot right across the street near the corner of Hank Aaron and Bill Lucas

Click here to view and print the parking pass.

Start/Finish Area Crew Chiefs

Please view the below list of finish crew chiefs for you to report to after leaving volunteer check-in the morning of the race.

Location Staff Lead Crew Chief
Start Line Support 1/2 & 5K ( Non race participants) Enrique Tomas Marylyn Key
Start Wave A Enrique Tomas Cathy Stephens
Start Wave B Enrique Tomas Martin Chen
Start Wave C Enrique Tomas LaToya Thompson
Start Wave D Enrique Tomas Jeanette Arroyo
Start Wave E Enrique Tomas Catherine Danforth
Volunteer Check-In/Gear Check Kristin Lide Teresa Greene
Volunteer Guide Kristin Lide Alex Nguyen
Pace Team Kristin Lide Carol Gsell, Chrystal Akor & Susan Jones
Got Questions Crew/Crossing Guard Jennifer Akor Staff Led - Jennifer Akor
Will Call Tent Natalie Cabanas Donna Roberts
Member Tent Rachel Schrensky Shonda Blanton
Start Wave 1- 5K Enrique Tomas Amy Malcolm
Start Wave 2- 5K Enrique Tomas Renee Campbell
Start Wave 3- 5K Enrique Tomas Alton Evans / Quovadis Nelson-Evans
Finish Area / Plaza Set-up - Tue 11/21 N/A Chrystal Akor
Finish Area / Plaza Set-up - Wed 11/22 N/A Chrystal Akor
Finish - Medal Hanging Wed 11/22 Chrystal Akor
Finish - Food & Powerade Jennie Coakley Cee Cee Johnson/PJ Johnson
Finish - Water & Medals Jennie Coakley Kim Barnett
Finish Area - Post race bagging Jennie Coakley Randy Kuykendall/ David Copher
Finish Area - People Movers Jennie Coakley Martrice Stinson
Green Team Natalie Cabanas Suzanne Porada
Triple Peach Tent N/A David Henry
Medical Team
Pete the Peach Handler Denali Lerch Staff Led
Pete the Peach Denali Lerch Staff Led
START/ FINISH AREA MAPS

Click here to view the Start/Finish Area Map

Emergency Protocol

Click here to view emergency information for race day.

Bag Policy

No backpacks, coolers or bags of any kind are allowed at the start, on course or in the finish area. Anyone at the start with a bag will be asked to surrender it and its contents. All bags in the finish area will be subject to search and emptied into a clear plastic bag which we will provide. We ask that you leave bags and other extra items at home to ensure safety and security and expedite movement throughout the day.

Prohibited Items

Firearms
Glass containers
Wheeled conveyances
Pets
Backpacks
Rolling bags and other luggage
Costumes that are not form fitting
Weight vests
Military equipment
Firefighter equipment
•Drones

Remember: See something, say something. Be vigilant. If you see something suspicious, contact the nearest police officer or call 911.

Warehouse Volunteers 

MASTER VOLUNTEER LIST 

Please click here to view your volunteer assignment and crew chief.

Parking

Address: 201 Armour Drive , Atlanta, Ga 30324

Due to the abundance of trucks and vehicles entering the lot, please utilize the free street parking located right across from Atlanta Track Clubs building. Please hide all valuables and lock your vehicles.

Volunteer Check-In

Volunteer Check-In opens at 10:00 am.

Please enter the general Atlanta Track Club entrance, and your supervisor for the day, Will Michael will be there to greet you and give instruction for the day.

  • Each volunteer will receive:
    - Commemorative Volunteer T-shirt
    - Snacks & Hydration
Questions 

For any questions, please feel free to contact volunteers@atlantatrackclub.org

CPR Safety Video

Please click here and take a moment to watch a CPR video in the case of an emergency.