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
    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
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
SAG Vehicle, 10M Lead, 5k Lead
Scott Lucas
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