WMU is calling for volunteers for Color Run race

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is looking to fill 200 volunteer spots for the Color Run 5K race in Kalamazoo slated for Saturday, April 23. 

As a nonprofit sponsor for the event, WMU's Student Recreation Center receives additional dollars for facility improvements annually by securing volunteer participation. Previous years' funding has been used for such projects as last fall's weight room enhancement.

To volunteer, visit bit.ly/kzoocolorrun16.

Volunteers are needed at Arcadia Creek Festival Place in downtown Kalamazoo.

• 7 to 10 a.m. for race day check-in and greeting runners.
• 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., revving up the crowd, tossing color and handing out water.
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arcadia Creek Festival Place for race day clean up.

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