Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash - Volunteer Information
Inclement Weather Announcement
There is predicted to be light rain from 3 a.m. - tailing off until 9 a.m. on race morning. Please dress appropriately for the weather with rain jackets, boots, umbrellas and/or any other rain repellent items. Handwarmers will be available. This will be an awesome day, and we are excited to see you out there! Thank you - The Atlanta Track Club Volunteer Team
Thank You For Volunteering!
SET UP VOLUNTEERS
Parking
Address: 768 Hank Aaron Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 (Former Fanplex)
Click Here to view and print the parking pass
Click here to view the parking map. Free parking is located in the Purple/Media Lot right across the street near the corner of Hank Aaron and Bill Lucas.
Expo Set-Up Check-In
Expo Manager, Rachel Schrensky, will see you as you enter into the Fanplex front doors, check you in, distribute your items, and set you with the days tasks once you enter.
- Each volunteer will receive:
- Commemorative Adidas Volunteer T-Shirt
- Commemorative Invesco Item
- Food & Fluids
- Triple Peach gift for qualifying volunteers (Qualifying pacers will receive their gift at the Triple Peach Tent)
Finish Area & Plaza Set-Up Check-In
Events Director, Enrique Tomas will be inside the Center Park Stadium Plaza waiting to welcome you, distribute your items and instruct you on the day's tasks.
- Each volunteer will receive:
- Commemorative Adidas Volunteer T-Shirt
- Commemorative Invesco Item
- Food & Fluids
- Triple Peach gift for qualifying volunteers (Qualifying pacers will receive their gift at the Triple Peach Tent)
MASTER VOLUNTEER LIST
Please click here to view your volunteer assignment and crew chief.
Set Up Crew Chiefs
Please report to your staff lead Rachel Schrensky for volunteer check-in.
Expo Volunteers
Master Volunteer List
Please click here to view your volunteer assignment.
Volunteer Parking
Address: 768 Hank Aaron Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 (Former Fanplex)
Click Here to view and print the parking pass
Click here to view the parking map. Free parking is located in the Purple/Media Lot right across the street near the corner of Hank Aaron and Bill Lucas.
Volunteer Check-In
Volunteer Check-In opens at 8:15 am.
Volunteer check-in will be located here. There will be a clearly marked "Volunteer Check-In" sign.
- Each volunteer will receive:
- Commemorative Adidas Volunteer T-Shirt
- Commemorative Invesco Item
- Food & Fluids
- Triple Peach gift for qualifying volunteers (Qualifying pacers will receive their gift at the Triple Peach Tent
Expo Floor Plan Map
Click here to view the expo floor plan.
Expo Crew Chiefs
Please view the below list of expo crew chiefs for you to report to after checking in at volunteer check-in.
Volunteer Opportunity | Crew Chief | Staff Lead |
Expo - Race Number Pick-Up Set-Up - November 21, 11:00a - 3:00p | Veronica Armendariz | |
Expo - Race Number Pick Up - Packet Pick Up - November 23, 8:30a- 3:30p | Kalpana Patel & Alta Utarte | Rachel Schrensky & Veronica Armendariz |
Expo - Race Number Pick Up - Packet Pick Up - November 24, 8:30a - 3:30p | Rebecca Ludwig & Alta Utarte | Rachel Schrensky & Veronica Armendariz |
Expo - Race Number Pick Up - Packet Pick Up - November 27, 8:30a- 7p | Jessica Rudd & Alta Utarte | Rachel Schrensky & Veronica Armendariz |
Expo- Pace Team - November 23, 8:30a - 3:30p |
Carol Gsell, Chrystal Akor & Susan Jones | Kristin Lide |
Expo- Pace Team - November 24, 8:30a - 3:30p |
Carol Gsell, Chrystal Akor & Susan Jones | Kristin Lide |
Expo- Pace Team - November 27, 8:30a - 6:30p |
Carol Gsell, Chrystal Akor & Susan Jones | Kristin Lide |
Race Number Pick-up - November 23, 8:30a - 3:30p | Barbara Ingram | Natalie Cabanas |
Race Number Pick-up - November 24, 8:30a - 3:30p | Barbara Ingram | Natalie Cabanas |
Race Number Pick-up -November 27, 8:30a - 1:00p | Barbara Ingram | Natalie Cabanas |
Race Number Pick-up - November 27, 12:30p - 6:30p | Barbara Ingram | Natalie Cabanas |
Expo - Race Number Greeter/ People Mover - November 23, 8:30a - 3:30p | Rachel Schrensky | |
Expo - Race Number Greeter/ People Mover - November 24, 8:30a - 3:30p | Rachel Schrensky | |
Expo - Race Number Greeter/ People Mover - November 27, 8:30a - 6:30p | Rachel Schrensky | |
Expo- Volunteer Check-In- November 23, 8:00a - 1:30p | Anne Bell/ Aundrea Lee | Kristin Lide |
Expo- Volunteer Check-In- November 24, 8:00a - 1:30p | Anne Bell/ Aundrea Lee | Kristin Lide |
Expo- Volunteer Check-In- November 27, 8:00a - 10:30a | Anne Bell/ Aundrea Lee | Kristin
Lide |
Expo - Volunteer Check-In - November 27, 11:30a - 1:30p | Anne Bell/ Aundrea Lee | Kristin Lide |
Expo- Volunteer Check-In- November 27, 3:00p - 5:00p | Anne Bell/ Aundrea Lee | Kristin
Lide |
Expo - Bag Distribution - November 23, 8:30a - 3:30p | Rachel Schrensky | |
Expo - Bag Distribution - November 24, 8:30a - 3:30p | Rachel Schrensky | |
Expo - Bag Distribution - November 27, 8:30a - 6:30p | Rachel Schrensky | |
Expo - Pete The Peach - November 23, 10a - 2p | Denali Lerch | |
Expo - Pete The Peach - November 24, 10a - 2p | Denali Lerch | |
Expo - Pete The Peach - November 27, 10a - 4p | Denali Lerch | |
Expo - Pete The Peach Handler - November 23, 10a - 2p | Denali Lerch | |
Expo - Pete The Peach Handler - November 24, 10a - 2p | Denali Lerch | |
Expo - Pete The Peach Handler - November 10a - 4p | Denali Lerch |
Expo Volunteer Presentation
Click Here to view an instructional presentation for volunteering at the expo.
COURSE HYDRATION & 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 cheer items, 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.
MASTER VOLUNTEER LIST
Please click here to view your volunteer assignment and crew chief.
Course Parking
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.
Please arrive early for your shift to avoid competition with participant traffic. Volunteer Check-in opens at 4:30 AM. Volunteers will receive:
- Commemorative Adidas Volunteer T-Shirt
- Coffee, Bagels, and Snacks
- Invesco QQQ Ear Warmers
- Cheer Bells and Glow Foam Tube
- Triple Peach gift for qualifying volunteers
- Safety Vest (must be returned at the end of your shift)
- Volunteer Lanyard (must be returned at the end of your shift)
Course Monitor Maps
Click here for the general course map
- Zone 1 - Course Monitor Map
- Zone 2 - Course Monitor Map
- Zone 3 - Course Monitor Map
- Zone 4 - Course Monitor Map
- Zone 5 - Course Monitor Map
- Zone 6 - Course Monitor Map
- Zone 7 - Course Monitor Map
- Zone 8 - Course Monitor Map
- Zone 9 - Course Monitor Map
- Zone 10 - Course Monitor Map
- Zone 11 - Course Monitor Map
- Zone 12 - Course Monitor Map
Course Hydration Maps
Click here for the general course map
5K Course Maps
Click here to view 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 |
Hydrations Stations | Joey Epperson | N/A |
Hydration Station 1- Mile 3 | Joey Epperson | Shirlene Stafford-Reves |
Hydration Station 2 - Mile 6 & Fuel | Joey Epperson | David Kazanowski / Kaelen White |
Hydration Station 3- Mile 8 | Joey Epperson | Jan Gbur |
Hydration/Clif Station 4 - Mile 10 | Joey Epperson | Marilyn Teague |
Hydration Station Delivery Coordinator | Joey Epperson | Mike Idacavage |
Hydration Station Delivery | Joey Epperson | Brian Hutchinson |
Communications | N/A | Elliot Dennis |
Cones | Brantley Sherrer | Bill Abballe/ Bob DeLorme/John Prevost/ Corey DeLorme |
Course Vehicle | Brantley Sherrer | Jack Hullings |
Course Director | Brantley Sherrer | Bill Strickland |
Section A: Start thru Mile 3 | Brantley Sherrer | Dennis Burgess |
Zone 1 | Brantley Sherrer | Walter Kolis |
Zone 2 | Brantley Sherrer | Vickie Johnson |
Section B: Miles 3 thru 6 | Brantley Sherrer | Mike Cook |
Zone 3 | Brantley Sherrer | Robert Elliott |
Zone 4 | Brantley Sherrer | Dinnie Rogers |
Zone 5 | Brantley Sherrer | Bill Strickland |
Zone 6 | Brantley Sherrer | Ben Hines |
Section C: Mile 7 thru 9 | Brantley Sherrer | Duffy Hickey |
Zone 7 | Brantley Sherrer | Craig Sprinkle |
Zone 8 | Brantley Sherrer | Theresa Newkirk |
Zone 9 | Brantley Sherrer | Ronald Clay |
Section D: Miles 10 thru 12 | Brantley Sherrer | Yvonne Bryant |
Zone 10 | Brantley Sherrer | Gwendolyn Irvin |
Zone 11 | Brantley Sherrer | Debra Thibodeaux |
Zone 12 plus Split | Brantley Sherrer | Robert Leonard |
Hydration Station 5K Course | Joey Epperson | John Ariail/Bindu Kandula |
Course Monitors 5K | Brantley Sherrer | Susan Darnell |
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.
START/ FINISH/ GOT QUESTIONS/ WILL CALL/ TRIPLE PEACH/ GREEN TEAM/ MILE & DASH AREA VOLUNTEERS
If you are a course volunteer, please park in your designated parking area assigned by your crew chief. Please check-in directly with your crew chief.
Volunteer Parking
Address: 1-33 Little St SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 - Purple/Media Lot right across the street near the corner of Hank Aaron and Bill Lucas
Please DO NOT take Hank Aaron to get to parking due to construction but follow the following instruction and CLICK HERE for a visual:
- From I-85 take Fulton ST SW to Martin ST SE or if from I-20 take Fulton ST SE
- Turn south onto Martin St SE and go straight until you hit Little ST SE
- Turn right onto Little ST SE
- Turn left onto Hank Aaron
- Purple Lot will be located to your left-hand side
Click Here to view and print the parking pass
Click here to view the parking map. Free parking is located in the Purple/Media Lot right across the street near the corner of Hank Aaron and Bill Lucas.
MASTER VOLUNTEER LIST
Please click here to view your volunteer assignment and crew chief.
Volunteer Check-In
- Please arrive early for your shift to avoid competition with participant traffic.
- Volunteer Check-in opens at 4:30 AM
- Volunteers will receive:
- Commemorative Adidas Volunteer T-Shirt
- Coffee, Bagels, and Snacks
- Invesco QQQ Earwarmers
- Safety Vest (must be returned at the end of your shift)
- Volunteer Lanyard (must be returned at the end of your shift)
- Cheer Bells and Glow Foam Tube
- Triple Peach gift for qualifying volunteers (Qualifying pacers will receive their gift at the Triple Peach Tent)
Start/Finish Area Crew Chiefs
Please view the below list of finish crew chiefs for you to report to after leaving volunteer check-in the morning of the race.
Location | Staff Lead | Crew Chief |
Start Line Support 1/2 & 5K ( Non race participants) | Enrique Tomas | Marylyn Key |
Start Wave A | Enrique Tomas | Lisa Baker |
Start Wave B | Enrique Tomas | Lisa Baker |
Start Wave C | Enrique Tomas | LaToya Thompson |
Start Wave D | Enrique Tomas | Jeanette Arroyo |
Start Wave E | Enrique Tomas | Catherine Danforth |
Volunteer Check-In/Gear Check | Kristin Lide | Leatha Cooper Miller |
Volunteer Guide | Kristin Lide | Danielle Crawford |
Pace Team | Kristin Lide | Carol Gsell, Chrystal Akor & Susan Jones |
Got Questions Crew/Crossing Guard | Bayden Patel | N/A |
Will Call Tent | Natalie Cabanas | Donna Roberts |
Triple Peach Tent | N/A | David Henry |
Finish Area / Plaza Set-up - Tue 11/26 | N/A | Chrystal Akor |
Finish Area / Plaza Set-up - Wed 11/27 | N/A | Chrystal Akor |
Finish - Food & Powerade | Jennie Coakley | Cee Cee Johnson/PJ Johnson |
Finish - Water & Medals | Jennie Coakley | Kim Barnett |
Finish Area - Post-race Bagging & Fluid Distribution | Jennie Coakley | Randy Kuykendall/ David Copher |
Finish Area - People Movers | Jennie Coakley | Martrice Stinson |
Green Team | Natalie Cabanas | Suzanne Porada |
Triple Peach Tent | N/A | David Henry |
Medical Team | ||
Pete the Peach Handler | Denali Lerch | Staff Led |
Pete the Peach | Denali Lerch | Staff Led |
START/ FINISH AREA MAPS
Click here to view the Start/Finish 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.
Warehouse Volunteers
MASTER VOLUNTEER LIST
Please click here to view your volunteer assignment and crew chief.
Volunteer Parking
Address: 201 Armour Drive , Atlanta, Ga 30324
Due to the abundance of trucks and vehicles entering the lot, please utilize the free street parking located right across from Atlanta Track Clubs building. Please hide all valuables and lock your vehicles.
Volunteer Check-In
Volunteer Check-In opens at 9:45 am.
Please enter the general Atlanta Track Club entrance, and your supervisor for the day, Will Michael will be there to greet you and give instructions for the day.
- Each volunteer will receive:
- Commemorative Volunteer T-shirt
- Snacks & Hydration
Questions
For any questions, please feel free to contact volunteers@atlantatrackclub.org
CPR Safety Video
Please click here and take a moment to watch a CPR video in the case of an emergency.