Run For The Blue Dallas 2021 Volunteer Positions

THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING FOR RUN FOR THE BLUE!

Please review the instructions for your assigned volunteer position below. The course map with Water Station and Course Marshal locations can be viewed by clicking the button below.

Run For The Blue benefits the Blue Guardian Foundation, a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) organization that supports injured and slain police officers and their families. It takes a tremendous amount of community support to make this event happen. We could not do this without you!

Invite your family and friends to join us as we show our support for our police officers! Registration is free and is required to attend the event.

You can also share your own fundraising page for Run For The Blue and allow your friends and family to help support our police officers! Click here for instructions to share your fundraising page.

Thank you for your support!

Packet Pickup: July 29th and 30th

  • Location: Jaxon Beer Garden. 311 S Akard St, Dallas, TX 75202, inside on the 2nd floor

  • Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time

  • The easiest parking is the metered parking on the 1400 block of Young Street. This is near the Akard St. intersection by City Hall. From there follow Akard north to the AT&T Discovery District and Jaxon. There are also many parking lots and garages near Jaxon.

  • There are two positions:

    • Check-in: seated and checks in participants on the electronic devices. You will be given instructions before you begin. The process is quick and easy.

    • Shirts: standing and passing shirts to the person checking in the participants

    • You can switch back and forth between these positions as needed.

Event Day, July 31st, Volunteer Positions

  • Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time. Allow time to park and walk

  • Attire: Clean, plain or Run For The Blue shirts (blue is ideal), pants or shorts, closed-toed shoes such as sneakers, hat, sunblock

  • Parking: There are several parking garages and lots and meter parking near City Hall. Please note that many meters near City Hall will be hooded and unavailable for use. Helpful tip: Use https://www.parkopedia.com/ to review your options before going.

  • Hydration: It’s going to be hot. Hydration starts the day before the event. Stay hydrated throughout your time at the event. Ask for help if you feel dizzy or sick

Volunteer on July 31st (event day) before the event: 6 AM – 9 AM

  • Check in at City Hall Plaza at 1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75202. The volunteer tent will be near the registration tents on the west side of City Hall Plaza.

  • You will be assigned a volunteer position when you check in.

Event Day Registration and Packet Pickup: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM

  • Check-in at City Hall Plaza at 1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75202. The volunteer tent will be near the registration tents on the west side of City Hall Plaza.

You will assist with registration and packet pickup.

Water Stations: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  • Go directly to your assigned location. Some street parking will be blocked off so be sure to give yourself a few minutes to find an open spot.

  • Review the water station guide at LINK

  • Use the following links and addresses to find your water station:

  • Cheer on the runners!

Course Marshals: 8:30 AM -10:30 AM

  • Go directly to your assigned location. Some street parking will be blocked off so be sure to give yourself a few minutes to find an open spot.

  • The Course Marshal locations are marked on this map.

  • This is a standing position with no shade. Wear a hat, put on sunscreen, and bring water!

  • Your role is to let the participants know what turns to make, and to cheer them on!

  • You may leave your position after you see the course sweeper come by, confirming that all participants are off of the course.

Finish Line: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

  • Check in at City Hall Plaza at 1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75202. The volunteer tent will be near the registration tents on the west side of City Hall Plaza.

  • You will direct runners to the water and fruit after the finish. Please also watch for any runners that may be dizzy or sick and alert the onsite EMS staff.

Breakdown and Cleanup: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM