8th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - Pittsburgh

Head for the Cure is a nonprofit brain cancer research foundation hosting its 8th Annual 5K to fund brain cancer research, locally benefiting UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and BCA. This family-friendly event welcomes walkers and runners alike, featuring local vendors, music, kid's entertainment, snacks, awards for runners, and a program honoring survivors, caregivers, and healthcare heroes. We need 50 volunteers to help make this event possible.

About the Event

• Teens, groups, individuals 55+, and corporate groups welcome
• Training provided for all volunteer roles
• Celebration includes local vendors, music, kid's entertainment, snacks, awards, and a special program

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities

• Course Monitors
  • Must be 18+
  • Stand on course and direct runners and walkers
  • Cheer participants as they pass
  • Familiarity with the area helpful but not required (course map provided)
• Packet Pick Up Check-In
  • Date: August 8, 2026
  • Schedule: Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), daytime hours
  • Check in pre-registered participants
  • Distribute running bibs and event t-shirts
• Day Of Registration
  • Register participants on the day of the event
  • Create timing bibs for day-of registrants
  • Collect day-of donations
• Water Station
  • Place water in troughs and refill water/ice as needed
  • Hand water to participants as they cross the finish line
• Set Up
  • Set up tents, tables, and decorations before the event
  • Help unload supplies from the truck
  • Assistance needed from all volunteers; no heavy lifting required for some tasks
• Tear Down
  • Fold up tents, tables, and put away decorations
  • Help load supplies back onto the truck
  • Assistance needed from all volunteers; no heavy lifting required for some tasks
• Food Tent
  • Set up and staff the coffee and food tent for the entire event
  • Refill cups, sugars, and other supplies
  • Maintain cleanliness of the station
  • Help serve guests