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Rome might not have been built in a day, but EMC DAM to DSM will be… and then torn down again. If you love the rush of being a part of something epic, love the sticky feeling of giving a sweaty high-five, and don’t mind a little chaos- you’ll love volunteering at EMC DAM to DSM. We’ve got a shift to fit most abilities, and simply require any volunteers under 15 be accompanied by an adult. Thanks in advance for helping to make this awesome.

Opportunities range from registration check-in, water aid stations, handing out medals + post race athlete food and MORE!

volunteer with us

  • Packet Pick-Up volunteers assist with assigning bib numbers and giving out swag. Swag is big to the athletes so they're surely thank you with a big smile and a high five!

    TIMES & LOCATION:

    Cowles Commons

    THURSDAY | 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    FRIDAY | 11:00 AM - 3:15 PM OR 3:00 PM - 6:45 PM

  • You'll be assisting at the start line of DAM to DSM. You'll be helping with directionals, water and making sure everyone knows where they should be prior to getting on the Saylorville Dam.

    TIME & LOCATION:

    5:00 AM - 8:00 AM at the Saylorville Dam
    Parking location: Restroom Parking Lot, west of the spillway

  • Aid-station crew members are responsible for serving water and powerade to athletes as they are running the race! Equally as important, aid-station crew members will also be main sources of energy and encouragement to the runners, by cheering them on as they go!

    TIMES & LOCATIONS VARY

  • Join us for the morning volunteering at the Eide Bailly fan zone! It will be a cheering section full of cowbells, music, food, and fun! There you will assist with various roles, including: set-up and tear-down of fan zone, distributing cowbells, building out branded materials, etc.

    TIME & LOCATION:

    6:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the corner of NW 66th and NW 26th adjacent to Casey's
    Parking Location: Off of either street

  • The finish line is full of good vibes: high fives, water, medals and YOU! Finish-line crew members are responsible for congratulating the runners on a race well-done, and assisting them at the finish line by providing waters, medals, and more!

    TIME & LOCATION

    7:15 AM - 11:45 AM on Locust St Bridge

  • The post-race is where the athletes celebrate their race! You'll be assisting with post-race food and hydration, selfies, keeping Cowles Commons picked up and keeping the post-race celebration fun and safe.

    TIME & LOCATION:

    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Locust St Bridge / Cowles Commons

  • Teardown crew is responsible for helping to deconstruct DAM to DSM as it is being completed! Teardown will begin as soon as the final athletes leave each section on the race (start-line, aid stations, etc.), and will conclude with areas such as the finish-line, post-race party, merchandise tents, and more.

    TIME & LOCATION:

    11:45 AM - 2:45 PM at Cowles Commons

BRING YOUR TEAM TO RACE DAY

Looking for a way to use your volunteer time off? Want to get your coworkers out of the office and into the community? Bring your team to the EMC DAM to DSM.

Corporate groups can volunteer together in a variety of race-day roles, making it easy to give back, build team camaraderie, and be part of an event that celebrates the Des Moines running community!

Whether you’re looking to use your VTO hours or rally your whole team for a morning of volunteering, we’d love to have you with us.

Please fill out this form and someone from our team will be in contact with you soon!