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2026 Seattle Marathon Summer 5k/10k/Half Marathon and Kids Fun Run

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Seattle, WA
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  • Details

    Date:
    June 27, 2026
    5:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteer needs vary from setting up, checking in runners at the start line, registering kids for the fun run, and managing gear check to being on the course at the water stations and serving as a course marshal (keeping people on course).
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    500
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Sports & Recreation
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups

    Description

    Set up booth spaces for vendors and volunteers. Use the computer to check in runners and register kids for fun run. Hand out shirts to runners and volunteers. Give runners directions for things like toilets and bag check. Set up water stations and hand out water or electrolyte drinks. Course marshals keep folks on course and help to identify injured runners for medical staff. Break down start and finish line.

    Location

    On-site

    Seward Park Seattle

    5902 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA

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    Instructions:

    Volunteer needs vary from setting up, checking in runners at the start line, registering kids for the fun run, and managing gear check to being on the course at the water stations and serving as a course marshal (keeping people on course).

    Email volunteer@seattlemarathon.org or register to volunteer at seattlemarathon.org/volunteer

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