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General Race Support

General Help/ Clean Up Low Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Help as needed throughout the day and help clean up afterwards! Longest shift of the day, but you'll earn double discount codes.

Location

Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Traffic Control at Transition and Surrounding Intersections

Traffic Monitor at Bike In/Out and Roundabout

August 10, 2025

Details

Pull road closed barricades and monitor traffic at roundabout adjacent to transition area in Depot Park. Once Road Closed Barricades are in place direct athlete traffic to registration and into transition entrance.

Location

Pacifc at the roundabout next to Depot Park
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Traffic Monitor at Howard Johnson motel

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor traffic at motel entrance. Need a pair of volunteers to monitor the driveway into the Howard Johnson Motel - one at the top of the hill and one at the bottom of the hill. Radios will be provided. You can bring a chair and a book to this location.

Location

Howard Johnson Driveway - one volunteer at top and one at bottom
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Registration and Packet Pickup

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

August 9, 2025

Details

Assist FLP Staff in handing out race packets to athletes at one of the packet pickup locations.

Location

Depot Park, Santa Cruz
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Race Day Packet Pickup

August 10, 2025

Details

Assist FLP Staff in handing out race packets to athletes and checking in athletes on race morning.

Location

Depot Park
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Transition Set Up and Tear Down

Transition Set Up

August 9, 2025

Details

Helping set up signage, banners, tents, bike racks and race infrastructure.

Location

Depot Park
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Transition Tear Down

August 10, 2025

Details

Disassemble tents, tables, bike racks, etc. at the end of race and load into truck

Location

Depot Park
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Transition- Security, Directions, and Finish Line

Transition Athlete Traffic Direction

August 10, 2025

Details

Ensure athletes proceed safely through transition in the correct directions, helmets on and clipped, no headphones, walking the bikes to/from mount/dismount lines.

Location

Transition, Depot Park
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Transition Security

August 10, 2025

Details

Ensure only athletes access the transition area.

Location

Transition, Depot Park
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Finisher Medals

August 10, 2025

Details

Handing out medals to finishers

Location

Finish line
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Finish Line Water

August 10, 2025

Details

Handing water to finishers as they come across the line

Location

Finish line
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Timing Chip Retrieval

August 10, 2025

Details

Instruct athletes to remove thier timing chip and drop it in the bucket.

Location

Finish Line
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Swim Course

Swim Course Set Up and Monitor

August 10, 2025

Details

Helping swim course captain set up the course and start corral. Assisting swimmers exiting the water and giving directions up to the path towards transition.

Location

Cowell Beach
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Shared Swim/Run Monitors

August 10, 2025

Details

Directing athletes on the path between Cowell Beach and Depot Park, and then from Depot Park out onto the run course

Location

Depot Park and Running Path under the trestle
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Bike Course

Traffic Monitor #1 - West Cliff & Bay High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor traffic at the corner of Bay and West Cliff Drive, in front of the Dream Inn. There will also be a uniformed security guard at this location and an SCPD officer to direct any traffic or deal with any traffic issues at this location.

Make sure bikes make the left turn for loops or straight ahead for finish.

Location

West Cliff & Bay
Check in at Start/Finish with Volunteer Director, Depot Park

Traffic Monitor #2- Bay & Lighthouse High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Bikes will be making another left turn at this corner. You will have a flag and vest and will be directing bikes around the corner at this location.

Location

Bay and Lighthouse

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #3 - Bay and Laguna High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

All bike traffic will be turning left at the corner of Bay and Laguna - from Bay onto Laguna Street. This location will be shared with SCPD and First Alarm. It's a busy corner.

Location

Corner of Bay and Laguna

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #4 - Laguna & Gharkey High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Laguna and Gharkey

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #5 - Santa Cruz at Delaware/Laguna High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Direct riders straight ahead on Delaware or to make a right turn on Santa Cruz to make the loop.

It will be a busy corner.

Location

Santa Cruz and Delaware at Laguna

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #6 - Santa Cruz & Lighthouse High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

This is an entry exit point into the neighborhood for local traffic. There will be a police officer directing traffic at this location if any residents need to leave. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Santa Cruz and Lighthouse

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #7 - West Cliff & Cowell High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

West Cliff & Cowell


Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #8 - West Cliff & Gharkey High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

West Cliff & Gharkey


Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #9 - West Cliff & Santa Cruz High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Bikes will be making a left turn back onto West Cliff Drive at this corner and you will need to provide direction to ensure that they are turning the correct way.

Location

West Cliff & Santa Cruz

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #10 - Delaware & Liberty High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware and Liberty

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #11 - Delaware & Centennial High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware and Centennial

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #12 - Delaware and National High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware and National


Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #13 - Delaware & Columbia High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware and Columbia


Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #14 - Delaware & Palmetta High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware and Palmetta

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #15 - Delaware & Dufour High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware & Dufour

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #16 - Delaware & Algea High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware and Algea
Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #17 - Delaware & Bethany Curve High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware and Bethany Curve

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #18 - Delaware & Surfside

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware and Surfside

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #19 - Delaware & Seaside High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware & Seaside

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #20 - Delaware & Getchell

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware and Getchell

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #21 - Delaware & John

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware and John

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #22 - Delaware & High (driveway access) Medium Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Monitor the road closed barricades to ensure that no vehicles enter into the race course. You may bring a chair and a book to this location, although you will want to cheer on the riders once the race has started.

Location

Delaware & High

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Traffic Monitor #23 - Delaware & Swanton

August 10, 2025

Details

Bike Course Turnaround

Location

Delaware and Swanton, at the turn around.

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Run Course

Aid Station #1 - West Cliff Drive - between Pelton and Surfer Museum

August 10, 2025

Details

Fill up water cups and hand to athletes at aid station.

Location

West Cliff Drive between Pelton and Surfer Museum

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Run Course Monitor #1 - Beach Hill & West Cliff

August 10, 2025

Details

Direct and Cheer runners on the course.

Location

Top of Beach Hill and West Cliff

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Run Course Monitor #2 - At Driveway into the Lighthouse

August 10, 2025

Details

Direct and Cheer runners on the course.

Location

Entrance to parking lot in front of the Lighthouse

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Run Course Monitor #3 - Turn at West Cliff and Columbia High Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Smile, cheer, direct, and ensure safety.

Location

Turn at West Cliff and Columbia

Remote Volunteer Check In Station
To avoid closed roads, map to:
250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Then
- Head South to Delaware, Turn Left.
- Volunteer Coordinator will be at Swanton/Delaware

Other Tasks

Floating Course Monitor Medium Priority

August 10, 2025

Details

Sometime stuff happens and a volunteer is sick or has trouble getting to the event. We need a pool of volunteers who can step in where we are short..

Location

Checkin at Delaware and Swanton.
You will be assigned to positions that are short staffed.

ADA Parking Assistant High Priority

August 9, 2025

Details

Insure that people with a handicap parking permit have access to the two handicap parking stalls at Cowell Beach Parking Lot

Location

Cowell Beach Parking Lot
Check in at Depot Park Registration

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