Badger Challenge Volunteer Registration

Packet Pick-up & Registration High Priority

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September 19, 2025

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

11:45 am CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

2:45 pm CDT - 6:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

September 20, 2025

8:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

11:45 am CDT - 4:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

September 21, 2025

5:00 am CDT - 8:15 am CDT (At least 10 more needed)

8:00 am CDT - 11:15 am CDT (At least 10 more needed)

11:00 am CDT - 2:00 pm CDT (At least 10 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders registering day-of using the online registration system (RunSignUp)
2. Collect all registration materials for riders
3. Assist riders with event questions

Requirements:
1. Must be proficient with MAC operating systems
2. Must be comfortable learning and using online registration systems
3. Must be able to sit for long periods of time
4. Must be able to set-up and tear-down tables and chairs in the area

Location

Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24:
TBD

Sunday, Sept. 25
American Family Insurance
6000 American Parkway
Madison

Satellite Parking Lot Attendant Medium Priority

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At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsibilities include:
1. Help direct participants into off-site/overflow parking lot(s)
2. Guide participants to shuttle pick-up location
3. Help direct participants to second off-site/overflow parking lot when first lot is full

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand for long periods of time
2. Ability to be outside for long periods of time
3. Ability to be away from The Ride headquarters (6000 American Parkway)

Location

Alliant Energy
4902 Biltmore Lane, Madison

Gear Check Attendant High Priority

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September 21, 2025

5:30 am CDT - 9:00 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

September 22, 2025

8:45 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

11:45 am CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

2:45 pm CDT - 6:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Collect bags and gear from participants
2. Ensure all bags are secure
3. Direct participants to changing area
4. Retrieve participant bags with proof of number

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
2. Ability to be outside
3. Ability to walk up to 50ft one way without assistance

Location

American Family Insurance
6000 American Parkway
Madison

Parking Attendant High Priority

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September 22, 2025

6:00 am CDT - 8:00 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

7:45 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

10:45 am CDT - 2:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Responsibilities include:
1. Direct participants to parking areas or parking spaces, using hand signals or flags as necessary
2. Direct participants to satellite parking lots (walkers, runners, guests)

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand for long periods of time
2. Ability to be outside for long periods of time

Location

American Family Insurance
6000 American Parkway
Madison

Course Marshal - Eastpark Blvd High Priority

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

September 22, 2025

11:00 am CDT - 1:30 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist runners to cross over from westbound Eastpark Blvd to eastbound Eastpark Blvd
2. Help Madison PD to direct runners in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Eastpark Blvd and UW Health at TAC

Beverage Service

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September 22, 2025

9:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

11:15 am CDT - 1:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

1:15 pm CDT - 3:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

3:15 pm CDT - 6:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Serve soda, beer and water to riders and guests

Requirements:
1. Must be age 21+
2. Ability to stand for long periods of time
3. Ability to lift and bend up to 20 lbs
4. Ability to be outside for long periods of time
5. Ability to set-up and tear down tables and chairs in area

Location

American Family Insurance
6000 American Parkway
Madison

Course Marshal - Hoepker Rd. and Merchant Sq High Priority

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September 22, 2025

10:30 am CDT - 11:20 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist runners in crossing over road
2. Stop cars and allow runners to cross
3. Help direct runners in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Hoepker Rd. and Merchant Square

Course Marshal - W. Main St. and Kelvington Dr.

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September 22, 2025

10:50 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist runners in crossing over road
2. Stop cars and allow runners to cross
3. Help direct runners in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

W. Main Street and Kelvington Drive
Sun Prairie

Catering Assistance High Priority

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September 22, 2025

9:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 7 more needed)

11:45 am CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 5 more needed)

2:45 pm CDT - 6:00 pm CDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Serve food (buffet style) to participants and guests
2. Ensure food lines are clean and organized
3. Check wristbands at dining area exits
4. Ensure tables are clean
5. Empty trash and recycling

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand for long periods of time
2. Ability to lift and bend up to 20 lbs
3. Ability to be outside for long periods of time
4. Ability to set-up and tear down tables and chairs in area

Location

American Family Insurance
6000 American Parkway
Madison

Run/Walk Medical Transport

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

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

1. Provide non-emergency medical assistance to runners/ walkers on-course
2. Transport runners/walkers back to site if they cannot finish
3. Communicate to on-site communications tent if EMS is needed

Requirements:
1. Valid driver's license
2. RN, NP, MD, DO, PA, Fellow or Resident

Location

Start Location: UW Health at The American Center
4602 Eastpark Blvd
Madison, WI 53718

End Location: American Family Insurance Campus
6000 American Pkwy
Madison, WI 53783

Wayfinding Assistance

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September 21, 2025

9:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

11:15 am CDT - 1:30 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

1:15 pm CDT - 3:30 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

1. Help direct runners & walkers to starting chute, registration/packet pick-up and other on-site amenities
2. Help runners and walkers find satellite parking lot
3. Help direct hospital patients to proper parking lot

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand for long periods of time
2. Ability to be outside for long periods of time
3. Ability to lift and bend

Location

UW Health at The American Center (TAC)
4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison

Finish Line Beverage Support Medium Priority

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September 21, 2025

9:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

10:45 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

12:45 pm CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

2:45 pm CDT - 6:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Set-up milk station including cups
2. Pour milk for participants as they finish
3. Ensure bins of Gatorade and water are stocked

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand for long periods of time
2. Ability to be outside for long periods of time
3. Ability to lift and bend up to 10 lbs
4. Ability to set-up and tear down tables and chairs

Location

American Family Insurance
6000 American Parkway
Madison

Finish Line Support High Priority

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September 21, 2025

9:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 6 more needed)

11:15 am CDT - 1:30 pm CDT (At least 6 more needed)

1:15 pm CDT - 3:30 pm CDT (At least 6 more needed)

3:15 pm CDT - 6:30 pm CDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Help riders with provided finish line beverages
2. Give medals to each rider as they approach the finish line
3. Help direct riders to post-ride activities

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand for long periods of time
2. Ability to lift and bend
3. Ability to be outside with little or no cover
4. Ability to set-up and tear down tables and chairs in area

Location

American Family Insurance
6000 American Parkway
Madison

Kids Activity Area Low Priority

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September 22, 2025

9:00 am CDT - 11:15 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

11:00 am CDT - 2:15 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

2:00 pm CDT - 5:15 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist kids with various activities including crafts, jewelry making, drawing, coloring and signing up for face painting, balloon making, etc.
2. Ensure area is cleaned and trash thrown away
3. Help with line management for face painter and balloon maker (if needed)

Requirements:
1. Must be comfortable assisting children ages 2-14
2. Ability to stand for long periods of time
3. Ability to be outside for long periods of time
4. Ability to set-up and tear down tables and chairs in area

Location

American Family Insurance
6000 American Parkway
Madison

Green Team High Priority

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September 22, 2025

10:00 am CDT - 12:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

12:30 pm CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

3:00 pm CDT - 5:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist food and beverage attendants with food line organization and cleanliness
2. Check trash and recycling on-site and remove as needed

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand for long periods of time
2. Ability to be outside for long periods of time
3. Ability to lift and bend up to 20 lbs

Location

American Family Insurance
6000 American Parkway
Madison

Breakfast Service Medium Priority

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September 22, 2025

5:30 am CDT - 8:30 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

8:30 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Set-up pre-ride breakfast area
2. Assist coffee vendor with set-up and service
4. Replenish breakfast food as needed

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand for long periods of time
2. Ability to be outside for long periods of time
3. Ability to lift and bend up to 20 lbs

Location

American Family Insurance
6000 American Parkway
Madison

Course Marshal - Southing Grange and W Cottage Grove Rd

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

September 22, 2025

11:30 am CDT - 4:30 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Southing Grange and W Cottage Grove Road
Cottage Grove
All routes going straight/north

Course Marshal - Bailey Rd and Cty Rd N

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

September 22, 2025

11:30 am CDT - 1:30 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Bailey Rd and County Road N
Sun Prairie
All routes going straight/east

Course Marshal - Gaston Rd and Cty Hwy TT

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September 22, 2025

11:30 am CDT - 4:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Gaston Rd and County Highway T/TT
Madison
All routes turn right/north

Course Marshal - Reiner Road and Nelson Road High Priority

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

September 22, 2025

7:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Reiner Rd and Nelson Rd
Madison
All routes going straight/east

Course Marshal - Reiner Road and Burke Road High Priority

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

September 22, 2025

12:00 pm CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Reiner Rd and Burke Rd
Madison
All routes going straight/west

Course Marshal - Town Hall Drive and Hwy T

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

September 22, 2025

7:15 am CDT - 12:30 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Town Hall Drive and County Highway T
Sun Prairie
All routes turning left/east

Course Marshal - Tower Road and Hwy B

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

September 22, 2025

10:30 am CDT - 1:30 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Tower Road and County Highway B
Stoughton
100 Mile route turning left/west

Course Marshal - 100 Mile/100 K Split

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

September 22, 2025

11:30 am CDT - 1:30 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Deerfield Road and S. Jargo Road
Deerfield
100 M going straight/south; 100 K turning right/west

Course Marshal - Bike Path/Hoepker Road

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

September 22, 2025

11:30 am CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

End of bike path/stop sign to cross over Hoepker Road
Sun Prairie
All routes going straight/north then sharp left