Steps for Students 5K

• Volunteer Opportunities in the Days Leading Up to Race Day
• Volunteer Opportunities on Race Day
• Volunteer Opportunities on Race Day (Post-Race Shifts)

Bib/Shirt Stuffing

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February 6, 2026

9:00 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 15 more needed)

9:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (At least 8 more needed)

12:00 pm CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 8 more needed)

February 7, 2026

9:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

12:00 pm CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

In this position, Volunteers will be creating bags with the shirt orders made by individual schools and race bibs. Volunteers need to be detail-oriented, be able to follow specific directions, be able to lift up to 15 lbs., and stand for long periods of time.

Location

Chancery at St. Dominic Center, 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Auditorium.

Hang Banners

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February 13, 2026

4:30 pm CST - 8:00 pm CST (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will assist with hanging directional signage around the course and Catholic School Village. This position requires standing, lifting up to 10 lbs., and climbing short ladders.

Location

1700 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77002

Individual Packet Pick Up

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February 7, 2026

9:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (At least 4 more needed)

12:00 pm CST - 3:30 pm CST (At least 10 more needed)

February 12, 2026

12:00 pm CST - 3:30 pm CST (At least 10 more needed)

3:30 pm CST - 7:00 pm CST (At least 8 more needed)

February 13, 2026

12:00 pm CST - 3:30 pm CST (At least 6 more needed)

3:30 pm CST - 7:00 pm CST (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers are needed to assist with key tasks, including assigning race bibs, distributing shirts, assembling group/team packets, and greeting participants. Your help will ensure participants have a smooth and welcoming experience as they prepare for race day.

Location

Chancery at St. Dominic Center, 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Morkovsky Hall

School Pick Up

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February 7, 2026

12:00 pm CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will be transferring boxes of shirts to vehicles when representatives from schools arrive to pick up their school's race day packets and shirts. Volunteers will need to be able to greet representatives, lift up to 15 lbs., walk short distances, and stand for periods of time.

Location

Chancery at St. Dominic Center, 2403 Holcumbe Blvd. Morkovsky Hall

Catholic School Village Traffic Control & Load In

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February 14, 2026

5:30 am CST - 7:00 am CST (At least 14 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will unload cars, deliver items to the Catholic School Village, help direct traffic to the loading zone, and assist in other areas as needed. Volunteers should be able to lift up to 10 lbs., be able to work as a team, stand for long periods, and walk for short distances.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Finish Line Cheer Team

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February 14, 2026

7:30 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 9 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will cheer runners on as they cross the Finish Line, while hyping the crowd and keeping excitement levels high. In this position, volunteers need to be comfortable with standing the whole shift and being social.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Finish Line Marshall

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You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 14, 2026

7:45 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 13 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

In this position, volunteers will help keep the Finish Line clear of congestion as people leave the Finish Line area. They will direct finishers to the water station and back towards the Catholic School Village, where the post-race party will take place. Volunteers will need to be comfortable standing the entire shift and be comfortable telling people to keep moving. A perfect position for someone who wishes to interact with the crowd!

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Floater

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February 14, 2026

5:00 am CST - 8:00 am CST (At least 10 more needed)

8:00 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers in this position will fill in volunteer gaps at the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator. They can be assigned to a wide variety of positions that will be assigned to them on the day of the event when they check in. Volunteers who sign up for this assignment should be flexible in their assignment expectations and have the ability to stand, sit, lift items up to 10 lbs., converse with people, and follow direction.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Race Day Guides

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February 14, 2026

6:30 am CST - 9:30 am CST (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Greeting participants, volunteers in this position will distribute race information, share timelines, circulate among the crowd to make sure everyone is headed in the right direction before the race begins, and answer questions people might have. Volunteers in this position should be comfortable standing the whole shift, talking to strangers, and directing people. Bilingual skills would be helpful.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Race Site Decoration

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February 14, 2026

5:30 am CST - 7:30 am CST (At least 9 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Setting the tone for the event, these Volunteers will make sure that the race site looks festive by covering tables, blowing up balloons and distributing decorations around the race site. Volunteers need to be comfortable walking, bending over, lifting up to 10 lbs., and have attention to detail.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Refreshment Booth Distribution

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February 14, 2026

8:00 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 19 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

In this position, volunteers will manage food distribution for runners after the race during the post-race party in the Catholic School Village. Food should not be given out until they have completed the course. After race participants have gone through, volunteers will clean and organize remaining refreshments. Volunteers should be comfortable with standing their entire shift and lifting up to 10lbs.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Refreshment Booth Setup

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February 14, 2026

6:30 am CST - 8:30 am CST (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

In this position, Volunteers will set up tables and organize waters, fruit, and snacks that will be given to race participants after they have crossed the Finish Line. Volunteers will also prepare boxes for easy restocking as needed. Volunteers should be able to stand for the entire shift and lift up to 10 lbs.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

T-shirt Distribution

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February 14, 2026

6:30 am CST - 9:30 am CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will provide new registrants with t-shirts race day morning. They will organize and pack any remaining shirts when event registration is closed. Volunteers should be comfortable standing, sitting, and have strong people skills.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Volunteer Hospitality

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February 14, 2026

5:15 am CST - 9:30 am CST (At least 6 more needed)

8:30 am CST - 11:30 am CST (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

As a Volunteer in the Volunteer Booth, you will assist the Volunteer Coordinator by helping check people in, helping sign up volunteers, passing out t-shirts to volunteers, assisting volunteers get to their assignments, help confirm that volunteers understand their assignments, and helping the VC with special assignments that may arise. This position requires strong people skills, some standing, some lifting, some sitting, some walking, and the ability to be flexible.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Finish Line Medal Distributor

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February 14, 2026

7:30 am CST - 10:30 am CST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers at this assignment will prepare the medals for distribution by unwrapping and placing them on tables. Volunteers will be distributing medals near the finish line and will help direct runners to the post-race party area. Please be sure the entire area is cleaned up before departing. Volunteers should be comfortable standing for the entire shift and lifting up to 5 lbs.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Finish Line Water Station

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February 14, 2026

7:30 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 7 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will setup water cups, trash bins, and provide water to runners/walkers as they pass. When the last person passes, volunteers will clean up, breakdown the table, and return unused water/supplies. Volunteers will be standing the entire shift.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Water Station #1

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February 14, 2026

7:00 am CST - 10:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will setup water cups and trash bins and provide water to runners/walkers as they pass. When the last person passes, they will clean up, breakdown table and return unused water/supplies. Volunteers will be standing the entire shift.

Water Station #2

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February 14, 2026

7:00 am CST - 10:00 am CST (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will setup water cups and trash bins and provide water to runners/walkers as they pass. When the last person passes, they will clean up, breakdown table and return unused water/supplies. Volunteers will be standing the entire shift.

Course Sweeper

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February 14, 2026

10:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Physically strenuous, Volunteers will work with race directors to break down all race course tents, tables and chairs when the race has finished. Volunteers need to be able to walk long distances, lift up to 15 lbs., and bend down.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Post-Race Party Sweeper

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February 14, 2026

10:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (At least 18 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Physically strenuous, Volunteers will take down tables, chairs and tents from the post-race party and deliver to staging area. They will also take trash to dumpster. Volunteers need to be able to walk long distances, lift up to 15 lbs., and bend down.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX

Signage Sweeper

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February 14, 2026

10:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (At least 12 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will take down race signage along the race course, and other areas as needed. Volunteers need to be able to walk long distances, lift up to 15 lbs., and bend down.

Location

1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston, TX