Volunteer for the Seattle Marathon Family of Events and be a part of Seattle’s Hometown Marathon!
The Seattle Marathon Family of Events could not happen without the enthusiasm and hard work of more than 1,000 dedicated volunteers. It takes every single one of you to make the Seattle Marathon Family of Events an experience that the Emerald City can be proud of. There is a job for everyone, no experience necessary.
Saturday, November 26, 2022
- Start Line Set Up & Break Down: Husky Stadium, all outdoors. May require heavy lifting. Help set up the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon start line, help direct participants to the start line in waves and help break down the start line area once all runners have started. There is 1 shift available (4:00am - 8:00am)
- Finish Line Support: Husky Stadium, all outdoors. Help as needed in the finish line area. Handing out medals and water. Help to direct runners toward vendor area, massage or to medical if needed. Second shift will also assist with clean up. This position has 2 shifts (6:30am - 10:30pm + 10:30pm - 4:00pm).
- Water Station: Various positions along the marathon/half marathon course, all outdoors. A road race cannot happen without water stations. This is a vital position. Fill water and Gatorade cups for runners to pick up as they pass. Pick up dropped empty cups and general course clean up. This is a great option for groups of volunteers that want to work together. There are various shifts and locations for this position.
- Course Marshals: Various positions along the marathon/half marathon course, all outdoors. A road race cannot happen without course marshals. This is a vital position. Monitor locations along the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon course; ensure the safety of the participants. There are various shifts and locations for this position.
- Break Down/Clean Up: Husky Stadium, all outdoors. Help the SMA staff breakdown the finish line, vendor area and load the trucks at the end of the event. Will require heavy lifting. This position has 1 shift (Noon - 6:00pm).
Volunteers get:
- $25 ASICS.com gift card
- Discounted entry to the Seattle Marathon Family of Events
- Official Seattle Marathon long-sleeve technical apparel volunteer shirt
- Goody bag
- The undying gratitude of THOUSANDS of participants
If you have any questions or would like to register to volunteer, please click the Respond button below!