Hydration
Station #5.
Small cups. Big impact.
December 5, 2026
FIND HYDRATION STATION #5
STATION LOCATION
Parking
Drive to Station #5 at Bay Street Park. The location pin is at the back of the parking lot, where the station will be set up. Park directly in the lot and keep the travel aisles, paved path and station area clear.
2026 VOLUNTEER ROSTER
| First | Last | Size | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Texas City Hydration Station #5 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 one-sided path station.
Place the tables in the grass just off the edge of the paved path. Keep the entire path open. The Water Monster will be positioned in the grass right beside the tables. This station serves runners moving in one direction from one side only.
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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.
The Water Monster will be in the grass beside the tables. Two people should carry each cooler to it, refill the cooler 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 runners from the grass side of the paved path only. All runners approach in one direction. 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 beside the tables and do not step into or narrow the path.
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, tables, coolers and the Water Monster in the grass and leave the paved path fully open. Watch for runners approaching from the same direction and cross the path 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.