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AMBASSADORS

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REGISTER FOR our 2026 ambassador team

If you love running and are an active member in your running community, apply to become a 2026 Seattle Marathon Ambassador or Elite Ambassador! Please read through all requirements before applying. We are accepting applications until February 20th. The 2026 team will be announced on March 1st.

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AMBASSADOR

 

Ambassador requirements:

  • Promote Seattle Marathon events on social media and in your community (a minimum of 4 posts and/or SMA approved activities per month). 

  • Volunteer for one shift at the UW Medicine Seattle Marathon Health & Fitness Expo (November 27th & 28th)

  • Volunteer at the Seattle Kids Marathon (November 28th)

 

Optional: Ambassadors are welcome to participate in group runs and meetups hosted by the Elite Ambassador team, but it’s not required. Volunteering at the Seattle Marathon Summer Event is strongly encouraged but not required. 

 

Ambassadors receive:

  • Official 2026 Seattle Marathon Ambassador shirt

  • Personal 15% discount code for SMA events to share and help promote events 

  • If your posts and activities are maintained through June, you will receive a free entry (or refund) to the Seattle Marathon Summer events.

  • If your posts and activities are maintained through November, you will receive a free entry (or refund) to the UW Medicine Seattle Marathon or Half Marathon. 

  • Name, picture, bio, and social media handle on our website

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ELITE AMBASSADOR

 

Elite Ambassador Requirements:

  • Volunteer for one shift at the UW Medicine Seattle Marathon Health & Fitness Expo (November 27th & 28th)

  • Volunteer at the Seattle Kids Marathon event on Saturday, November 28th 7:30am-10:30am 

  • Volunteer at the Seattle Marathon Association booth at one local running event

  • Volunteer at the Seattle Marathon Summer Event (June 25th - 27th)

  • Promote our events on social media and in your community (a minimum of 6 posts and/or SMA approved activities per month). 

  • Actively participate in the Elite Ambassador community by attending group runs, and meetups 

 

Elite Ambassadors receive: 

  • Two official 2026 Seattle Marathon Ambassador shirts

  • Ambassador welcome package 

  • Personal 15% discount code for SMA events to share and help promote events 

  • If your posts and activities are maintained through June, you will receive a free entry (or refund) to the Seattle Marathon Summer events.

  • If your posts and activities are maintained through November, you will receive a free entry (or refund) to the UW Medicine Seattle Marathon or Half Marathon. 

  • Name, picture, bio, and social media handle on our website 

  • Special feature on SMA social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok) 

  • Comp codes to local races 

To register, please fill out the form below

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I would like to be a 2026 Seattle Marathon Ambassador.
I would like to be a 2026 Seattle Marathon Elite Ambassador. And I understand this position holds more responsibilities than the standard Ambassador position.
Do you regularly train with any running groups or clubs?
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No
Are you a part of any other ambassador programs?
Yes
No
Have you been a Seattle Marathon Ambassador before?
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No
Have you participated in past Seattle Marathon Association events?
Yes
No
Are you comfortable speaking with other runners in your community about Seattle Marathon events?
Yes
No
As an Ambassador you will be expected to fulfill various volunteer shifts. Are you willing and able to show up on time for your volunteer shifts and stay for the entire shift?
Yes
No
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