07:30 AM - Race Registration volunteers and parking attendants meet with Chris Tompkins at Registration tent

08:00 AM - Race registration begins (volunteers needed)

08:30 AM - Volunteer meeting begins behind Registration Tent

08:50 AM - Volunteer meeting ends

09:00 AM - Volunteers move into position

09:30 AM - XCAT endurance race begins

09:40 AM - Registration over

09:45 AM - Mandatory Racer meeting at Start/Finish Line

10:00 AM - Cross-Country RACE BEGINS (i.e. Main Event)

11:15 AM - Approximate finish time of Beginner categories

11:40 PM - Approximate finish time of Sport, Single Speed, Clydesdale categories

12:30 PM - Approximate finish time of Pro/Expert category

12:30 PM - First volunteer shift ends/2nd volunteer shift begins

2:30 PM - Endurance race - FINAL Lap begins

04:00 PM - Event over

Volunteers will be asked to sign-in and provide their cell phone numbers for contact during the race and to let them know when the race is over. 

We will use cell phones and two-way radios to communicate to those out on the course, bring both if you can.

Volunteers can expect to be out on the course in (2) different shifts.  1st Shift - 9:00 am until 12:30 pm.  2nd Shift - 12:30pm until 4:00 pm.

Some volunteers will be needed for registration of racers and for parking (please arrive early around 7:30 AM if you will be working registration or parking).

ALL volunteers will be used during the race.

If you have a bike, bring it so you can ride to your assigned spot.

If you don't have a bike, we will put you in a location that you can hike to or drive part way.

A lawn chair would be a good idea if you didn't think you could stand for the entire event.

Please print out a map from our website and bring it to the volunteer meeting so that we can mark your assigned position.

Chris Tompkins will be assigning volunteer locations from 8:30 am to 8:50 am.

Volunteers with medical training will be meeting jointly with Chris Blevins (EMS coordinator).  You will be given specific details with regards to EMS situations and how they will be handled.

SVMBA will be providing pre-race gatorade, water, and snacks to volunteers at the pre-race meeting.

Please bring a cooler to put your drinks and snacks in so they will stay cold for the duration of the event.

The volunteers assigned to the water stops will have the opportunity to drive their vehicle to the water location with ALL the water and gatorade we have, to avoid a re-supply situation.  We will need a vehicle with plenty of room in the trunk.

Please bring a rain coat or umbrella just in case it rains.

Please bring insect repellent for ticks.

Please bring sunscreen if it's sunny.

Please bring a permanent marker (i.e. Sharpie) to mark racers bibs if they get off course.

If volunteers are WILLING to work two shifts, we will try to bring you some Checkered Pig BBQ to your volunteer position or you can simply take a break, have lunch and return to your position.

ALL Marshalls and Lap counters will remain in position for the duration of the event.  This includes the XCAT (endurance) event.  You will be notified either by cell phone or by "sweeper" when it is time to return to registration area.

Volunteers can expect post-race grub (Checkered Pig BBQ) and goodies like cookies, fruit, gatorade and bottled water.

If you drive your vehicle around to the north side of the park and drive anywhere on the gravel road within the park to get to your location, please make sure your vehicle is completely off the road where you park so that EMS vehicles can move freely throughout the park.