11th Annual HBCU Run/Walk Volunteer Instructions
Saturday, June 30th, 2018 8:00am
Piedmont Park, Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30309Thank you for volunteering in this year’s HBCU Run/Walk. We are excited to have you be a part of a truly one of a kind amazing race. The theme, Run For You, Run For Them, Run For Us, highlights our three-fold purpose: Run For You embodies the health aspect and the importance of getting active, Run For Them represents the scholarship dollars raised for future students of the great participating HBCUs, and Run For Us represents the strength and success we achieve when we work together.
The race continues to grow and is in the top 5% largest races in Atlanta. It has now become the premier event for HBCU Alumni to unite, contribute and energize. None of our success would be possible without the continued support of our participants, sponsors, vendors and volunteers. This is a 100% volunteer effort and we appreciate everyone's commitment to this event. We thank you and our scholarship recipients thank you. We look forward to seeing you on race day, rain or shine!
Now on to the volunteer race day details! Please reference the layout and route guide located towards the end of this document.
VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTIONS
Volunteer Captains
Plan to arrive no later than 5:45 AM to check in and receive your vest and lanyards for volunteers as well as Walkie Talkies (if needed).
Once you have received your items, please proceed to the volunteer rally point show below to meet your team members who will begin arriving at 6 AM (reference volunteer map for meeting location).
All Volunteer Captains will proceed to their stations with their volunteers by 6:30 AM. You are not obligated to provide volunteer lanyards to volunteers who show up after 6:30 AM.
Volunteers
Plan to arrive no later than 6:00 AM to check and receive the lanyards from your volunteer captain as well as Walkie Talkies (if needed).
WALKIE TALKIE CHANNEL
· Channel 4 – General· Channel 8 – Emergency
You will meet your Volunteer Captain at the volunteer rally point shown below (reference volunteer map) to meet your team members who will begin arriving at 6 AM.
All Volunteers will proceed to their stations with their Volunteer Captains at 6:30 AM. Volunteers who arrive after 6:30 AM may not receive lanyards from their Volunteer Captain.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR LANYARD AT THE END OF THE EVENT TO RECEIVE YOUR T-SHIRT.
Please arrive at your designated time and sign-in location and give yourself ample time for parking. Absolutely no parking in the park. This is strictly enforced.
If you are volunteering along the route (water station 1 or water station 2), please report directly to that station's sign in location at the designated time. Please make sure to clean up your area prior to departing.
If you arrive at the designated, time above and cannot find your Team Captain please find Dr. Judy Days Dee or one of the Volunteer coordinators at the Customer Service area for further instructions.
Please Refer To Volunteer List Below To Contact Your Volunteer Captain Prior To The Race:
Volunteer Site Map Below:

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Piedmont Park is located approximately 2 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The park runs along 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue in midtown Atlanta.
WHILE SOME PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE CLOSE TO THE PARK, IT IS EXPECTED TO BE EXTREMELY LIMITED BECAUSE ALL RESIDENTIAL STREETS AROUND THE PARK WILL BE CLOSED TO NON-RESIDENTS. PARTICIPANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO RIDE MARTA, WALK, BICYCLE, UBER/LYFT OR CARPOOL WITH OTHERS TO CONSERVE THE SMALL NUMBER OF AVAILABLE PARKING AND TO AVOID TICKETING, BOOTING OR TOWING.
Parking at Park Tavern
Park Tavern is located at 500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Parkside Parking Solutions manages the parking lot adjacent to Park Tavern in Midtown Atlanta. Parking is $5 or more and based on availability.
The best way to get to the run is on MARTA
Participants are strongly encouraged to take MARTA to either the Midtown or Arts Center stations. Both locations are just a few blocks from the Park. MARTA is $2.50 per trip with a $1.00 one-time fee for a breeze card. For more information on stations, fares or directions, call Marta’s Customer Information Center at 404-848-5000, or visit www.itsmarta.com
Directions to Piedmont Park from Marta
· Upon exiting the Midtown Station, take 10th Street towards Peachtree Street and continue on 10th until you reach Piedmont Avenue. Turn left on Piedmont Avenue and walk two blocks to the 12th and 14th Street gates of Piedmont Park (or you can continue walking on 10th Street and the park will soon be on your left side).
· Exit the Arts Center Station heading south on West Peachtree street for one block. Head east (go left) on 14th Street for three blocks until you reach the 14th Street entrance to the Park.
BY BIKE/ON FOOT
Park entrances open to pedestrians and cyclists include:
•Park Drive Bridge (access Park Drive from Monroe Drive)
•10th Street & Charles Allen (park runs along 10th Street from just west of Monroe Drive on 10th Street to a block short of Piedmont Avenue & 10th Street)
•Piedmont Avenue & 12th Street •Piedmont Avenue & 14th Street
BY UBER/LYFT
UBER and LYFT are excellent choices for getting you to and from Piedmont Park. If you have never tried either ride services before, now is the time.
BY CAR
Parking at Park Tavern
Park Tavern is located at 500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Parkside Parking Solutions manages the parking lot adjacent to Park Tavern in Midtown Atlanta. Parking is $5 or more and based on availability.
Parking at Grady High School
Parking is available directly accross from Piedmont Park on 10th Street at Grady High School. Parking is $10.
**Please note that a parking fee will be charged by the operators of the above parking decks.
These streets are now designated Residential Parking Only and you WILL be booted or towed. We don’t want your race experience to end on a negative note, so please make arrangements for alternative transport.
SAGE Parking Facility
The SAGE Parking Facility on Evelyn St NE off of Monroe Drive NE is operated by the Atlanta Botanical Garden and is available for visitors to Piedmont Park and the Garden. Please note that a parking fee will be charged by the operators of the above parking deck.
ALERT: Do NOT park on the residential streets surrounding Piedmont Park
If you haven’t already, please take a brief moment to like our HBCU Run Walk Facebook page. You’ll find up to date content, contests and more including our FAQs and up to date information regarding results, pictures, etc. Engagement has been amazing (we are a lively bunch) and we want to continue to grow our social media presence. It's a great way to show our sponsors how active and supportive we truly are for this race.
We also launched our HBCU Run Walk Instagram page last year! Please follow us to get the latest pictures and insight. Thank you kindly.
TRANSPORTATION
Piedmont Park is located approximately 2 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The park runs along 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue in midtown Atlanta.
WHILE SOME PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE CLOSE TO THE PARK, IT IS EXPECTED TO BE EXTREMELY LIMITED BECAUSE ALL RESIDENTIAL STREETS AROUND THE PARK WILL BE CLOSED TO NON-RESIDENTS. PARTICIPANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO RIDE MARTA, WALK, BICYCLE, UBER/LYFT OR CARPOOL WITH OTHERS TO CONSERVE THE SMALL NUMBER OF AVAILABLE PARKING AND TO AVOID TICKETING, BOOTING OR TOWING.
Parking at Park Tavern
Park Tavern is located at 500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Parkside Parking Solutions manages the parking lot adjacent to Park Tavern in Midtown Atlanta. Parking is $5 or more and based on availability.
The best way to get to the run is on MARTA
Participants are strongly encouraged to take MARTA to either the Midtown or Arts Center stations. Both locations are just a few blocks from the Park. MARTA is $2.50 per trip with a $1.00 one-time fee for a breeze card. For more information on stations, fares or directions, call Marta’s Customer Information Center at 404-848-5000, or visit www.itsmarta.com
Directions to Piedmont Park from Marta
· Upon exiting the Midtown Station, take 10th Street towards Peachtree Street and continue on 10th until you reach Piedmont Avenue. Turn left on Piedmont Avenue and walk two blocks to the 12th and 14th Street gates of Piedmont Park (or you can continue walking on 10th Street and the park will soon be on your left side).
· Exit the Arts Center Station heading south on West Peachtree street for one block. Head east (go left) on 14th Street for three blocks until you reach the 14th Street entrance to the Park.
BY BIKE/ON FOOT
Park entrances open to pedestrians and cyclists include:
•Park Drive Bridge (access Park Drive from Monroe Drive)
•10th Street & Charles Allen (park runs along 10th Street from just west of Monroe Drive on 10th Street to a block short of Piedmont Avenue & 10th Street)
•Piedmont Avenue & 12th Street •Piedmont Avenue & 14th Street
BY UBER/LYFT
UBER and LYFT are excellent choices for getting you to and from Piedmont Park. If you have never tried either ride services before, now is the time.
BY CAR
Parking at Park Tavern
Park Tavern is located at 500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Parkside Parking Solutions manages the parking lot adjacent to Park Tavern in Midtown Atlanta. Parking is $5 or more and based on availability.
Parking at Grady High School
Parking is available directly accross from Piedmont Park on 10th Street at Grady High School. Parking is $10.
**Please note that a parking fee will be charged by the operators of the above parking decks.
These streets are now designated Residential Parking Only and you WILL be booted or towed. We don’t want your race experience to end on a negative note, so please make arrangements for alternative transport.
SAGE Parking Facility
The SAGE Parking Facility on Evelyn St NE off of Monroe Drive NE is operated by the Atlanta Botanical Garden and is available for visitors to Piedmont Park and the Garden. Please note that a parking fee will be charged by the operators of the above parking deck.
ALERT: Do NOT park on the residential streets surrounding Piedmont Park
If you haven’t already, please take a brief moment to like our HBCU Run Walk Facebook page. You’ll find up to date content, contests and more including our FAQs and up to date information regarding results, pictures, etc. Engagement has been amazing (we are a lively bunch) and we want to continue to grow our social media presence. It's a great way to show our sponsors how active and supportive we truly are for this race.
We also launched our HBCU Run Walk Instagram page last year! Please follow us to get the latest pictures and insight. Thank you kindly.