Local non-profit seeks volunteers for CR Hot Cider Hustle

Families Helping Families of Iowa, a local non-profit that supports children in foster care, is seeking volunteers to staff the Cedar Rapids Hot Cider Hustle 5K and Half Marathon on Oct. 24.

The race, which begins at NewBo City Market, includes a 5K, Half Marathon and a caramel apple and hot cider at the finish line.

Volunteers are needed for an array of job descriptions including registration, food distribution, course marshals, water station, medal distribution and more. Volunteers will receive a free event shirt.

If you would like to volunteer, sign up here.

“Families Helping Families is thrilled to be chosen once again as the non-profit partner for the Cedar Rapids Hot Cider Hustle. We helped with this event in 2020 and it was a ton of fun for all our volunteers,” said Melissa Carlson, executive director of Families Helping Families of Iowa, in a press release.

Registration is still open for participants. Early bird pricing ends Wednesday.