PNC Atlanta 10 Miler, 5K, Mile & Dash - Volunteer Information
Gratitude Beads
We are excited to introduce "Gratitude Beads"!
Volunteers have a chance to receive some extra appreciation from race participants by receiving a set of beads as a "Thank You" for making their race experience special.
START & FINSH / GOT QUESTIONS/ WILL CALL / PARKING / MASTERS VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN VOLUNTEERS
MASTER VOLUNTEER LIST
Click Here to view volunteer assignments.
Volunteer Check-In
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Volunteer check-in will be located at 231 18th St NW, Suite 565, Atlanta, GA 30363, in the building formerly known as Forever 21. Upon entering the building, please proceed to the second floor, where you will find the volunteer check-in area immediately upon reaching the top of the escalator. If you need elevator access, please enter the building and walk ot the back of the building, past the merchandise area, where you will see an elevator on the right.
- Please arrive early for your shift to avoid competition with participant traffic.
- Volunteer Check-in opens at 5:00 am
Volunteers will receive:
- Commemorative Adidas T-shirt
- Discounts on the Atlanta Track Club merchandise website
- Discounts at select Atlantic Station stores
- Snacks & Water
- A chance to participate in the PNC "Sign Contest"
- Exciting experience in being involved in the race community!
GETTING TO VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN (PARKING)
Complimentary at Atlantic Station- park near portal/stairwell 7/purple section for easiest access and take the escalator up to the concierge area. Please avoid spaces labeled "Front Row Parking". If you park there, you will be charged a fee for parking in the specific area.
Address: Atlantic Station, 231 18th St NW, Suite 565, Atlanta, GA 30363 - Formerly known as Forever 21, Enter from E. District Ave. in front of green space,
Check-in will be clearly marked inside the building, and after you receive your items, a volunteer guide will direct you to your designated area and crew chief.
*Please be sure to bring your parking ticket with you to get validated parking.
START/FINISH AREA MAPS
Click here to view the Start/Finish Area Map
Crew Chiefs
Please view the list below of finish crew chiefs for you to report to after leaving the volunteer check-in the morning of the race.
| Area | Crew Chief |
| Got Questions/People Movers | Greg Payne |
| Medals | Martrice Stinson |
| Finish Services | Danielle Crawford |
| adidas Finish VIP Experience | John Williams |
| Green Team | David Coole |
| Will Call | Lanai Devos |
| Merchandise | Staff Led - Jarrett Arabie |
| Parking & Wayfinding - Entering Team | Debra Thibodeaux |
| Parking & Wayfinding - Exiting Team | Debra Thibodeaux |
| Start Coordinator | |
| Start Line Wave A | Donna Roberts |
| Start Line Wave B | Catherine Danforth |
| Start Line Wave C | Priscilla Gaona |
| Start Line Wave D | Luke Butler |
| Start Line Wave E | LaToya Thompson |
| 5K Start - Wave 1 | Leatha Cooper miller |
| 5K Start - Wave 2 | Latera Davis |
| 5K Start - Wave 3 | Rhonda Ward |
| USATF 5K Champs Start Wave | Staff Led |
| Volunteer Check-in & Guides | Staff Led - Kristin Lide |
| Floater | Staff Led - Kristin Lide |
| Cheer Distribution | Staff Led - Kristin Lide |
| Pete the Peach | Staff Led - Denali Lerch |
| Pete the Peach Handler | Staff Led - Denali Lerch |
| Masters Champs - Hospitality | Kim Barnett |
| Masters Champs - USATF Officials | Andy Carr |
| Masters Champs - Drug Testing Chaperones | Joseph Blaney & Christina Callaway |
Emergency Protocol
In case of an emergency, dial (678) 661-7225 to contact event medical team - If no response, please call 911
Be prepared to share:
- Your location
- Participant first name & last name
- Participant bib number
Language to use:
- If urgent issue, state: "runner down"
- For non-urgent issues, state: "runner needs assistance"
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.
Remember: See something, say something. Be vigilant. If you see something suspicious, contact the nearest police officer or call 911.
AID STATION & 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, 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.
Parking
Cheer & Course Monitors & 5K Aid Station Volunteers
Click Here to view your parking location
Aid Station Volunteers Only (excluding 5K Aid Station)
PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 5AM. The shuttle bus will depart by 5:15am.
Note all Aid Station volunteers (excluding the 5K Aid Station) will park near portal/stairwell 7/ purple section for easiest access and take the escalator up to the concierge area. Please avoid spaces labeled "Front Row Parking". If you park there, you will be charged a fee for parking in the specific area.
Address: Atlantic Station, 231 18th St NW, Suite 565, Atlanta, GA 30363 - Formerly known as Forever 21, Enter from E. District Ave. in front of green space
*Please be sure to bring your parking ticket with you to the Volunteer Team to get validated parking. You will be transported to your aid station via bus.
Volunteer Check-In
Volunteer Check-In varies depending on your assigned area. Your crew chief should have touched base with you on your meeting location. You will go directly to your crew chief to check in and receive pertinent information and items for the day.
- Each volunteer will receive:
Commemorative Adidas T-shirt
Discounts on the Atlanta Track Club merchandise website (please see below)
Discounts at select Atlantic Station stores
Snacks & Water
A chance to participate in the PNC "Sign Contest"
Exciting experience in being involved in the race community!
Cheer & Course Monitor Maps
Aid Station Maps
COURSE CREW CHIEFS
Please view the list below of course crew chiefs for you to report to on the morning of the race.
| Volunteer Opportunity | Staff Lead | Crew Chief |
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5K
Hydration Station |
Christina Watts | |
| Hydration Station 1 | Yvonne Bryant | |
| Hydration Station 2 | Gwendolyn Irvin | |
| Hydration Station 3 | Dennis Burgess | |
| Hydration Station 4 | Rhonda Ward | |
| Hydration Station Supply Delivery | ||
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SAG
Vehicle, 10M Lead, 5k Lead |
Scott Lucas | |
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Course
Director |
Bill Strickland | |
| Course Monitors - 5K | Ben Hines | |
| Course - Split | John Ariail | |
| Section A: Start thru Mile 3 | LaTashia Hill | |
| Zone 1 | LaTashia Hill | |
| Zone 2 | Bindu Kandula | |
| Zone 3 | Alton Evans/QuoVadis Nelson | |
| Section B: Miles 4 thru 6 | Elaine Truesdale | |
| Zone 4 | Nichole McClarin | |
| Zone 5 | Buddy Logan | |
| Zone 6 | Saundra Browner | |
| Section C: Miles 7 thru 10 | Mike Idacavage | |
| Zone 7 | Bill Strickland | |
| Zone 8 | Dinnie Rogers | |
| Zone 9 | Robert Leonard | |
| Zone 10 | Cindy Patton |
MASTER VOLUNTEER LIST
Click Here to view volunteer assignments.
Course Turn by Turns
Click here to see the course Turn by Turns.
Emergency Protocols
In case of an emergency, dial (678) 661-7225 to contact event medical team - If no response, please call 911
Be prepared to share:
- Your location
- Participant first name & last name
- Participant bib number
Language to use:
- If urgent issue, state: "runner down"
- For non-urgent issues, state: "runner needs assistance"
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.
Remember: See something, say something. Be vigilant. If you see something suspicious, contact the nearest police officer or call 911.
Cones /SAG Drivers / Warehouse Assigned HAM Operators
Parking
Please utilize street parking on Armour to ensure event vehicle's can come and go as needed.
Volunteer Check-In
Volunteer Check-In varies depending on your assigned area. Your crew chief should have touched base with you on your meeting location. You will go directly to your crew chief to check in at Atlanta Track Club - 201 Armour Drive, Atlanta, Ga 30324
Each volunteer will receive:
- Commemorative Adidas T-shirt
- Discounts on the Atlanta Track Club merchandise website (please see below)
- Discounts at select Atlantic Station stores
- Snacks & Water
- Exciting experience in being involved in the race community!
Master Volunteer List
Click Here to view volunteer assignments.
Crew Chiefs
| Communications | Elliot Dennis |
| SAG Vehicle | Scott Lucas |
| Cones - 10 Miler | Bob DeLorme |
| Communications | Elliot Dennis |
Need to Cancel?
Need to cancel or access your volunteer shift, CLICK HERE to access your profile.
CPR Video
Please click here and take a moment to watch a CPR video in the case of an emergency.
Best Sign Contest🚨
Cheer parties, volunteers and spectators can enter the "Best Sign Contest" by creating the most festive and/ or fun encouraging signs for participants and submitting your sign through a form on our website here.
Form submissions will open at 5:00 a.m. on October 25 and close at 12:00 p.m. on October 26.
After we have received and reviewed all submissions, the public will vote on their favorite sign. Be sure to follow Atlanta Track Club on Instagram and Facebook to see the sign submissions and vote for your favorite. The top three winners will receive a $100 gift card!
To be considered for the sign contest, sign entries must be:
- Appropriate for all audiences and family-friendly, including no innuendos.
- Posted on social media by the person entering the contest within 24 hours of the event
- Posted on a public account with the designated hashtag #ATL10MilerSigns in order to be seen