2025 Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race - Volunteer Information
Expo Volunteers - January 1- 2
Master Volunteer List
Please click here to view your volunteer assignment.
Expo Set-Up Days
Please utilize free parking directly across the street from the office at 201 Armour Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324. Please be sure to hide your valuables and lock the doors to your vehicles.
Meeting location: Volunteer Check-In will be hosted in the ATC Community Room with clear signs guiding you from the front door entrance.
Volunteer Parking
Parking Address: ASW 199 Armour Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324 ( TBA)
Due to the abundance of trucks and vehicles entering the lot, please do not park in the Atlanta Track Club lot or the street in front of it. Please hide all valuables and lock your vehicles.
Volunteer Check-In
Volunteer Check-in will be hosted in the ATC Community Room with clear signs guiding you from the front door entrance.
Each volunteer will receive:
- Commemorative Adidas T-shirt
- Discounts on the Atlanta Track Club merchandise website
- Snacks & Water
- A special " Thank You" gift
- VolunTier Rewards Points for each shift
- Exciting experience to be involved in the race community!
Expo Floor Plan Map
Click here to view the expo floor plan. ( TBA)
Expo Crew Chiefs
Please view the list below of expo crew chiefs for you to report to after checking in at the volunteer check-in.
| EXPO - NUMBER PICK-UP | ||
| Job Name | Staff Lead | Crew Chief |
| Race Number Pick-up: Vol check-In | Kristin Lide | Kalpana Patel // Donna Roberts |
| Race Number Pick-up: Shifts | Veronica Armendariz | Lanai Devos |
| Bag Distributors | Rachel Schrensky | Staff Led - Rachel Schrensky |
| Expo Ambassadors | Rachel Schrensky | Staff Led - Rachel Schrensky |
| Greeters | Rachel Schrensky | Staff Led - Rachel Schrensky |
| Pete the Peach Handler | Rachel Schrensky | Staff Led - Rachel Schrensky |
| Pete the Peach | Rachel Schrensky | Staff Led - Rachel Schrensky |
| Photo Activation | Rachel Schrensky | Rachel Schrensky |
| Expo - Merchandise | Staff led - Jarett Arabie | Staff led - Jarett Arabie |
Expo Volunteer Presentation
Click here to view an instructional presentation for volunteering at the expo. (TBA)
START AREA VOLUNTEERS
MASTER VOLUNTEER LIST
Please click here to view your volunteer assignment and crew chief.
PARKING
There is no designated parking for start volunteers. All start volunteers must use neighborhood parking, public transportation, rideshare, or other forms of transportation. MARTA is highly suggested. MARTA will begin operations at 6 AM.
Drop Off Location: Volunteers can be dropped off at the corner of 10th & Monroe at Park Tavern - 500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Walk down 10th Street to the Midtown High School parking lot off of Charles Allen.
Click here for an aerial view.
- Please arrive 30 minutes early for your shift to avoid road closures and competition with participant traffic.
Volunteer Check-In
- Volunteer Check-in opens at 5:00 AM at Midtown High School Parking lot off of 10th Street.
- Reference address: Midtown High School: 929 Charles Allen DR NE. Click Here for an aerial view.
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled shift arrival time.
Each volunteer will receive:
Commemorative Adidas T-shirt
- Cheer Items
- Snacks & Water
- A special " Thank You" gift
- VolunTier Rewards Points for each shift
- An exciting experience to be involved in the race community!
Start Area 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.
| Job Name | Staff Lead | Crew Chief |
| Start Wave Coordinator | Julia Manseau-Toth | N/A |
| Start Wave A- B ( Race participant friendly ) | Julia Manseau-Toth | Barbara Ingram |
| Start Wave C - D ( Race participant friendly ) | Julia Manseau-Toth | Catherine Danforth |
| Start Wave E - F ( Race participant friendly ) | Julia Manseau-Toth | Rod Bayliss |
| Start Wave G- H ( Race participant friendly ) | Julia Manseau-Toth | Luke Butler |
| Start Wave J - K ( Race participant friendly ) | Julia Manseau-Toth | Marylyn Key // Jeanette Arroyo |
| Start - Volunteer Check-in | Korri Palmer | Leatha Cooper Miller |
| Start - Volunteer Guide | Korri Palmer | Danielle Crawford |
| Start - Will Call Tent | Veronica Armendariz | Staff Led |
| Start - Merchandise | Staff led - Jarett Arabie | Staff Led |
| Start - Got Questions/People Movers | Megan Faulkner | David Gillham |
| Start- Parking/Wayfinding (Participant-Friendly) | Megan Faulkner | TBA |
START AREA MAPS
Click here to view the Start 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.
COURSE HYDRATION & COURSE MARSHAL VOLUNTEERS
MASTER VOLUNTEER LIST
Please click here to view your volunteer assignment and crew chief.
Starting December 29, our master volunteer lists will be updated daily.
Course Parking
*All parking and meeting locations have not yet been determined, but your crew chief will contact you with up-to-date information as soon as possible.
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.
Each volunteer will receive:
Commemorative Adidas T-shirt
Cheer Items
Discounts on the Atlanta Track Club merchandise website
Snacks & Water
A special " Thank You" gift
VolunTier Rewards Points for each shift
Exciting experience to be involved in the race community!
Course Monitor Maps
Course Hydration Maps
Click here for 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 |
| Course - Cone Crew | Brantley Sherrer | Bob Delorme |
| Communications - HAM Operators | Elliot Dennis, Elliot Fried, Michael Gaertner | |
| 10M Lead | Brantley Sherrer | TBA |
| 5K Lead | Brantley Sherrer | TBA |
| Course Director | Brantley Sherrer | TBA |
| Course Monitor Mile 1 ( Non-race participant friendly) | Brantley Sherrer | Renee Campbell |
| Course Monitor Mile 2 ( Non-race participant friendly) | Brantley Sherrer | Elizabeth Harrell |
| Course Monitor Mile 3 ( Non-race participant friendly) | Brantley Sherrer | Bill Strickland |
| Course Monitor Mile 4 ( Non-race participant friendly) | Brantley Sherrer | Ben Hines |
| Course Monitor Mile 5 ( Non-race participant friendly) | Brantley Sherrer | Dinnie Rogers |
| Course Monitor Mile 6 ( Non-race participant friendly) | Brantley Sherrer | TBA |
| Hydration Station 1 | Brantley Sherrer | Shonda Blanton |
| Hydration Station 2 | Brantley Sherrer | Yvonne Bryant |
| Hydration Station Supply Delivery | Joey Epperson | Mike Idacavage |
| Course Vehicles | Brantley Sherrer | TBA |
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.
Finish Area Volunteers
Master Volunteer List
Please click here to view your volunteer assignment and crew chief.
Finish Area Parking - Race Day
Finish Area Parking: Lenox Mall Parking Lot in front of Macy's - 3393 Peachtree St NE Ste 8480, Atlanta, GA 30326
There is no designated parking for finish volunteers. All finish volunteers must use the Lenox Mall parking lot, public transportation, rideshare, or other forms of transportation.
Volunteer Check-In
- Address: Lenox Mall in the parking lot directly in front of Macy's - 3393 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 - Click Here for an aerial view with parking lined in blue
- Volunteer Check-in opens at 5:00 A.M Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled shift arrival time.
Each volunteer will receive:
Commemorative Adidas T-shirt
Cheer Items
Snacks & Water
A special " Thank You" gift
VolunTier Rewards Points for each shift
Exciting experience to be involved in the race community!
Finish Area Map
Click here to view the Finish Area Map.
Finish Area 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.
| Volunteer Opportunity | Staff | Crew Chief |
| Medals | Julia Maneau - Toth | TBA |
| Hydration | Julia Maneau - Toth | Rebecca Ludwig |
| Food | Julia Maneau - Toth | TBA |
| People Movers - Lenox Square | Julia Maneau - Toth | Cindy Patton |
| Green Team | Julia Maneau - Toth | David Coole |
| Will Call Tent | Veronica Armendariz | Staff Led |
| adidas Finish Chute | Julia Maneau - Toth | John Williams |
| Medical Team | Juli Maneau - Toth | Staff Led |
| Hoodie Distribution - Lenox Square | Caryn Lamphier | TBA |
| Gear Check - Lenox Square (Non-Participant Friendly) | Sarah Melkerson | Nichole McClarin & Rhonda Ward |
| Parking & Wayfinding | Jennie Coakley | Alexandra Moreno |
| Finish - Volunteer Check-in | Kristin Lide | Tiffany Addison |
| Finish - Volunteer Guide | Kristin Lide | Deria Whatley |
| Finish - Pete the Peach | Rachel Schrensky | Staff Led |
| Finish - Pete the Peach Handler | Rachel Schrensky | Staff Led |
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.
Finish Area FAQs
Click here to view the Finish Area FAQs. ( TBA)
CPR Safety Video
Please click here and take a moment to watch a CPR video in the case of an emergency.