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Augusta Sports Council seeks 300 volunteers for half marathon
Marcus Reed
Marcus Reed
Senior Reporter · Martinez, GA
With a background in finance and journalism, Marcus Reed has spent over a decade reporting on the intricacies of local businesses and economic trends in Augusta. He graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in Business Administration and worked previously at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. His expertise lies in economic analysis and local industry developments.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — The Augusta Sports Council is looking for 300 volunteers to help welcome about 1,500 runners at the 19th annual Augusta Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.The races, to be presented Feb. 27 by Georgia Carolina Orthopedics, will bring athletes of all ages to downtown Augusta. Volunteers are needed on both Feb. 26 and on the race morning.Volunteer roles include:Setting up and staffing the race expo.Checking in and registering runners.Handing out water and cheering at course cheer stations.Placing medals around athletes’ necks at the finish line.Organizers say volunteering is a way to celebrate the community, support athletes and showcase local businesses, sports groups and nonprofits.The Augusta Sports Council is accepting both individual and group volunteers. Those interested can sign up at augustahalf.org/volunteer.Groups wanting to volunteer together can email [email protected].
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