Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer for the Stephen Strasburg 5K with Tony Gwynn benefiting Aztec Baseball.

Volunteers are an essential part of ensuring an exciting and successful fun run. We greatly appreciate and value all of your enthusiasm and effort. The Stephen Strasburg 5k with Tony Gwynn offers a wide variety of rewarding opportunities for volunteers. Each volunteer will receive an official event T- shirt. Volunteers will also receive food and refreshments at the Fun Zone upon the conclusion of the race. Volunteer schedules vary depending on which service is assigned. Please refer to each individual volunteer opportunities for specific schedules required.

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Opportunities

The Stephen Strasburg 5k with Tony Gwynn is full of exciting and diverse opportunities for volunteers. These opportunities are listed below along with their respective responsibilities. Please remember when filling out your volunteer application to list your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd assignment preferences. This will assist us in making sure that as many volunteers as possible can participate in the capacity that they prefer, and help us run a successful event.

Pre-Race Registration

• Conduct runner registration and distribute t-shirts, gift bags, safety pins, and race bibs. Water Station
• Manage stations along the course and provide participants with water. Course Marshall
• Monitor course for safety issues and direct participants through the courseFinish Line Official
• Provide assistance to participants at the finish area and direct them to the Fun Zone Promotions/Fun Zone
• Assist with promotional events and help vendors in the post-race Fun Zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why volunteer at the Stephen Strasburg 5k with Tony Gwynn? 
The Stephen Strasburg 5k with Tony Gwynn looks forward to creating an opportunity to give back to the San Diego community. This year's charitable contributions will benefit the SDSU Aztec Baseball program. The mission of the Stephen Strasburg 5k with Tony Gwynn is to bring the local San Diego community together and create financial support for the Aztec Baseball program for many years to come.

What do I receive for volunteering?

Each volunteer will receive:

• An official Stephen Strasburg 5k with Tony Gwynn event T-shirt
• Food and Refreshments at the Fun Zone upon the conclusion of the race

When do I have to register by?
Volunteer response forms and online submissions are due by December 17th.

What are the requirements I need to fulfill as a volunteer?
Volunteers must be willing to work the day of the event from 6am-1pm. While experience in running, walking, or cycling events is beneficial, it is certainly not required. Even if you have no experience in racing, we encourage you to come join us in supporting the Aztec Baseball program!

When do I find out what my schedule will be?
Once the registration deadline has passed we will be appointing a committee chairperson to each specific assignment. Your chairperson will inform you (via email or phone) regarding your schedule and duties to be performed.

When do I receive my official volunteer shirt?
Volunteer shirts will be distributed the morning of the event at the volunteer headquarters. We ask that you arrive early in order to expedite this process and keep the event running smoothly.

Can I be assigned to volunteer with a friend or family member who is also volunteering?
Volunteers may indicate their preferences to work with their friends or family members on the application. Whenever possible, such special requests will be accommodated. Please make sure to indicate any special requests on the Volunteer Application before sending it in.