15th Annual MountainOne Steel Rail Races*NEW COURSES*
Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Adams Visitors Center · Event Website

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2 Sat, 5/16 8:45am - 10:00am

Please help us facilitate the safe passage of our Mo Mile runners.  We can use volunteers at the finish line and also we need four volunteers on the trail at the 1/4  mile turn for our 6 and under half mile runners and at the 1/2 mile turn for our 6-12 mile runners.  Volunteers are asked to be available from 9am-10am 


Sat, 5/16 9:00am - 12:00pm

BIb pick up and registration in person Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM 

 

 

1 Sat, 5/16 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Bib pick up and registration Saturday 12:00PM -4PM 

Shift in 2- 4 hours 

Sun, 5/17 5:00am - 6:30am

Volunteer will ride the course and place the mile markers for all three events.  

This job is best done with two people if possible, on bikes and with alot of patience and a TON of our gratitiude. 


1 Sun, 5/17 5:00am - 2:00pm

Set up all 7 water stations on course with Dave Pill

Water, cups, tables, trash, coolers for heated days.  

 


5 Sun, 5/17 6:30am - 9:15am

The Course Monitors will be on North Summer St at the end of one of the five roads on the left that connect with the race course.  These volunteers will hold any cars until the runners have safely passed the road crossing.  Adults needed for this role ideally  please.  

The 5 volunteers will be out on the road at 6:45- approx 7:15 and then return to those positions at 8:15 until 8:45am. 

Then you can be done for the day to cheer runners and or come and volunteer at another location.  

4 Sun, 5/17 6:00am - 9:00am

Day of Registration 6:30AM-9:00AM 

Day of registration and Day of Bib and packet pick up. 6:00AM-9:00AM  (6am-8am is busy:) 

Fast paced and busy for the time before the races begin. 

Once finished with registration, same volunteers are invited to also stay and help set up for the finish line if you are able and we are TOTALLY grateful for the registration help. 


2 Sun, 5/17 6:00am - 2:00pm

Adams Visitors Center 6:00AM-2:00PM


50 Sun, 5/17 6:30am - 12:00pm

To give out water to the participants at the Cook St crossing of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, a short walk from the Adams Visitor Center.

6:30am need 4 people to fill to be ready for the 7am Marathon Start, runners will come by starting around 7:10AM.  

8:30am there will need to be 6-8 volunteers to aid the Half Marathoners and they will come by until approx 9:15am. 

Mountaineers are then asked to come to the finish line to continue with handing out medals, giving out MountainOne food bags and cheering.  That will take place from 9:30pm until 1pm.  It will be busy until 11am.  

 


1 Sun, 5/17 6:30am - 10:30am

Water Station #2 is located at Russell Field parking lot off Rt 8 in Adams This will serve all three races with the first runners coming thru at approx 7:15am then the second large rush will happen about 8:45am-10:15am.  Runners will continue to pass this stop until 1:00PM for the last marathoners.  

We will need two groups of volunteers from 6:30am-10:30am 8 volunteers and from 10:00am-2:00pm we need 6 volunteers 


Sun, 5/17 6:45am - 9:15am

The Corner of Lime and the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail 

This person will need to be at the entrance to the trail to turn the marathoners onto the trail starting at 

7:00AM 

There will be a break in the action between 7:30 and 8:30 then the volunteer will turn all the Half Marathoners onto the trail until approx 9:15.  Once all half marathoners have turned onto the trail this job is over, 

If you are able to sign up to continue to help in another role, we would be greatful and if not we are thrilled to have you joining us for this very important assignment. 

You will need a vest for this assignment.  You can pick one up at BRC the week of the evnt and a race shirt, OR let us know if you need us to get it to you. 


5 Sun, 5/17 7:00am - 12:30pm

This stop will be for all of the marathoners and half marathoners, up to 500 runners for both directions. The first runners will come thru approx 7:25am with the largest concentration of runners coming from 9:00am-12:00pm. 

The runners coming through from 11:30-12:30 Marathoners in BLUE bibs and Half Marathoners in Purple 

LOTS OF ENERGY and LOVE for these runners at this stop. 


6 Sun, 5/17 7:15am - 12:30pm

This is the just before and after the Turnaround for the Half Marathoners PURPLE BIBS (mile 7.5) and the marathoners BLUE BIBS will continue straight.  

Runners coming back will be at mile 21 of the marathon on the other side of the trail returning from Pittsfield. 

located at the intersection of Church St and the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, parking is easy

 


2 Sun, 5/17 7:15am - 11:45am

Farnams Crossing , is is the water stop for just our marathoners, you will see them at their mile 9.5 and mile 20 on their way back.  This will be the smallest group of runners who are running the farthest of off of the participants, a total of 26.2 miles.  They need water, fuel and more than anything, encouragement and support.  

 

This is a very important morale boosting water stop, we need people with lots of energy and love!

 


5 Sun, 5/17 7:15am - 12:30pm

We need teams to sweep the course, whether on foot or bike and pick up anything left on the course from the race.  

We will provide gloves, and bags and so much gratitude you won't know what to do with it all. 

This is a GREAT way to fundraise for your team or organization.  

 


5 Sun, 5/17 7:15am - 12:30pm

Clean Up Crew harbor Crossing to the Rt 8 crossing

We will provide gloves and bags.

Can be done on foot or bike 


5 Sun, 5/17 7:15am - 12:30pm

Rt  8 to Old state road clean up 

All race trash, cups fuel packets etc.

We will provide gloves and bags, can be done on foot or bike.


2 Sun, 5/17 7:30am - 11:00am

Old State Road Water Station is for marathoners only and they will be needing all the love and support and high energy you can muster!  

 


1 Sun, 5/17 8:00am - 10:30am

This is a marathon water stop that will be just before the runners turn and head back to Adams, once they pass this water stop they will run approx a half mile down the path and turn back.  They will see you at approx miles 14-15 of their 26.2 mile journey and need ALOT of support and energy!!!! 


1 Sun, 5/17 8:00am - 10:15am

This is on the bike path just before the Unistress lot.  The volunteers will be there to momnitor the equipment mat for the runners to cross and take a U turn on the trail back to Adams.  This is approx 14.5 on their marathon course.  

This is not a fuel or water stop but it needs people with HIGH ENERGY AND SUPPORT to give our runners the best experience they can have as thye run 26/2 miles.  

 


2 Sun, 5/17 8:00am - 11:00am

Road Crossing at Mallard Crossing from 8AM-11AM.  Volunteers need safety Vests. 


1 Sun, 5/17 8:15am - 12:30pm

Nobody's Road to marshal with vest, bring a folding chair, keep runners from stopping for any cars.  This is a very minimally traveled road and we need to ensure that our runners our safe. 

You WILL NEED A VEST for this position.  Please pick one up at BRC the week of the event.  IF you are not able to get to the store,please let us know.  

The runners will pass you twice, once they will be at approx 11.5 miles and then again at 17.5 miles. 

These are runners who will be completing a 26.2 mile journey.  We ask that you have high energy and lots of spirit!!!! Thank you! 


2 Sun, 5/17 9:00am - 1:30pm

The on site TIPS bartender and bar back responsible for set up, break down and serving. All clean up and break down of kegs and set up. 


Sun, 5/17 9:15am - 1:00pm

The best assignment to give finishers their medals!  Runners will be coming in with three different colored bibs, each represent the distance that they ran.  

Runners will get specific medals for the 8K, 13,1 and 26,2 

Lots of high energy people needed to celebrate these people!


Sun, 5/17 9:15am - 1:00pm

Give out the food bags to those who finish their event after they get their medals, this will be a needed boost to those who have just finished their races. 


3 Sun, 5/17 10:00am - 1:00pm

This is the stop where the three races will all pass through.  The busiest time at this stop is from 8:30-11:30AM we hope to have enough volunteers to keep the area clear of spectators and to have LOTS OF ENERGY and support for the runners who will pass you two times going out and coming back. 

Reminding the runners to stay to the right of the course, meaning some volunteers should be on both sides of the course offering support and lots of encouragement.  

 

3 Sun, 5/17 10:00am - 2:00pm

Water Station #2 is located at the Russell Field  parking lot off Rt 8 in Adams This will serve all three races with the first runners coming thru at approx 7:15am then the second large rush will happen about 8:45am-10:15am.  Runners will continue to pass this stop until 1:00PM for the last marathoners.  

We will need two groups of volunteers from 6:30am-10:30am 8 volunteers and from 10:00am-2:00pm we need 6 volunteers


2 Sun, 5/17 10:15am - 11:00am

Set up Podium and Awards area

Get prizes and award information 

Secure PA system Photo positions 


5 Sun, 5/17 11:30am - 2:00pm

Clean Up crew from Russell Field-Harbor Crossing

We will provide bags and gloves, can be done on foot or bike. 

All trail trash from the race, cups, gu or fuel wrappers etc....


5 Sun, 5/17 11:30am - 2:00pm

Clean Up Crew from Old State Rd to the marathon Turn just past Unistress.

Bags and gloves provided, can be done on foot or bike.  

All race trash, cups and fuel packets. 

 

 


8 Sun, 5/17 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Clean up from race, lawn and interior of the Adams Visitor Center.

Empty all trash into dumpster out back of building.  

Return property to the coniditon we found it.