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2/6/06

CANTON-SLU MARATHON ORGANIZERS SEEK VOLUNTEERS

CANTON - Organizers of the May 6 third annual Canton-St. Lawrence University Marathon are seeking volunteers from the community to assist with the event, which includes the Canton-Potsdam Hospital Marathon, the St. Lawrence County Dunkin' Donuts Half-Marathon and the St. Lawrence University Wellness Initiative 5K race. The races will be followed by a day of entertainment on the University's quad, as part of St. Lawrence's annual Spring Fest celebration.

Volunteers are needed for a variety of duties, including checking in runners during a race expo on the afternoon and evening of Friday, May 5; setting up and taking down the race staging area; checking in runners on race day; serving food and drinks before and after the races; handing out water and sports drinks along the course; presenting runners with medals after the race; and cleaning up after the events.

Organizers estimate that about 100 volunteers are needed to make the events a success. Individuals or groups may volunteer; there will be 12 aid stations along the course and if a group wishes to volunteer together, they can be placed as a group at a station. Each aid station needs to be staffed by at least four people, but more may be assigned if volunteers wish to stay together as a group.

Members of the St. Lawrence University Student Alumni Association will be coordinating volunteer sign-up. To volunteer for the event, contact Jamey Maswick at jlmasw02@stlawu.edu or call 315-229-5391. Volunteers should indicate whether they are offering assistance as individuals or groups. Hours volunteered will vary, depending upon the assignment; volunteer assistance will be necessary for some hours on Friday, May 5, and from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. As the race date nears, volunteers will be notified of assignments and hours.

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For more information: Canton-St. Lawrence University Race Weekend Web Site