Hydration
Station #1.
Small cups. Big impact.
December 5, 2026
FIND HYDRATION STATION #1
STATION LOCATION
Parking
Drive to Station #1 and park in the packed-dirt or beach area on the north (left) side as you head toward the end of the Dike. Pull completely off the pavement and keep the road clear.
2026 VOLUNTEER ROSTER
| First | Last | Size | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Texas City Hydration Station #1 roster will be posted here when assignments are finalized. Register or review volunteer opportunities. | |||
Your station guide.
Set up the station
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Set up a two-sided station.
Dike stations serve runners going out and coming back. Place the tables in one straight line over the road’s center line, parallel with traffic and about 20 feet apart. Put the coolers on the tables. Serve outbound runners from one side and returning runners from the other. Stay close to the tables and keep both runner lanes open.
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Put on gloves.
Wear gloves before handling cups, pitchers, drink mix or ice. Gloves and other supplies are in the station boxes.
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Keep the coolers full.
Water Monsters stay off the road. Two people should carry each cooler to the Water Monster, refill it from the large spigot, and return it to the table. Use pitchers to fill rows of cups and stack filled rows with cup boards. Do not fill cups one at a time from the small spigots. Follow the Gatorade bottle directions and taste the mix before serving. Small coolers hold 5 gallons; large coolers hold 10. Call Trey or Becky if you need help or supplies.
Serve the runners
Water & Gatorade
Serve outbound runners from one side and returning runners from the other. Call “Water!” or “Gatorade!” Hold each cup out by pinching the rim lightly, then move your hand with the runner as they take it. Stay close to the tables and keep both lanes open.
Refill & tidy
Divide the team between filling cups, serving runners and collecting trash. Keep the tables stocked and contact Becky or Trey before supplies run low.
Stay safe.
Keep volunteers and equipment close to the center-line tables and leave both runner lanes open. Before the 7:00 AM race start, watch for race vehicles on the Dike. Cross a runner lane only when it is clear. For medical help, get the runner’s name and bib number. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Clean up & check out
Do not tear down until Becky, Trey or another staff member confirms that the final runner has passed. Empty the coolers, collect all trash, tie and stack the bags, and return every item to the station pallet. Staff will wrap and load the equipment. Ask for volunteer-hours verification before leaving, then visit the post-race area in Rainbow Park if you would like.