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BAKER RIPLEY HOUSTON TURKEY TROT

BAKER RIPLEY HOUSTON TURKEY TROT

About

What Is It?

A Thanksgiving Day foot race for about 15,000 runners; the event supports BakerRipley, the largest community development organization in Texas.

Help Needed:

Hundreds of volunteers are needed to help with packet pickup, race day setup, water stations, serving food, and more. 

Details

Minimum Age to Volunteer

15

Time Commitment

On race day, the shifts are from 5 AM-10 AM. Yes, it’s early, but it’s a great experience!

Suitable for Groups of Volunteers?

Yes

Training Needed

None.  The usual BakerRipley orientation is not required for the Turkey Trot.

Help Needed

RACE VOLUNTEER

Help with the race set-up, water stations, handing out food or medals, the 1K kids run, and other tasks. Shift is from 5 AM to 10 AM on Thanksgiving Day.

RUNNER PACKET PICK-UP VOLUNTEER

Help runners pick up their packets of registration materials at a local business. Pickup extends for six days; shifts range from 3 to 6 hours, 9 am – 7 pm.

Contact Details

Contact

Website

https://houstonturkeytrot.org/

Location

BAKER RIPLEY HOUSTON TURKEY TROT

5152 Richmond Avenue
Houston, Texas 77056

Location Details

5152 Richmond Avenue
Houston, Texas 77056

The race takes place in the Galleria area, and will start at the Plaza at Richmond, 5152 Richmond Avenue.  Please check the Turkey Trot website for more details.

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