2008 Seattle Marathon

Volunteering

It takes nearly 1000 volunteers from the community to organize and run the Seattle Marathon family of events each year. Without our volunteers, there would be no race!

If you cannot run this year, want to give something back to the running community, want to support a friend or family member, or simply want to be outside and see our great race and course in action, come help!

All volunteers receive a long sleeve Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon 2008 Volunteer T-Shirt and the gratitude of over 10,000 participants!

All volunteers names will be placed in a drawing to be held at the end of the event for a chance to win 'Gifts of Appreciation'.

"Being a volunteer for the Seattle Marathon Association is a thrilling and rewarding experience. You have the opportunity to be right down in the mix of all the participants, the hustle and bustle of the city, as well as the exciting emotions that come with being a part of such an exhilarating local community venue. Taking the time to be involved in the community over Thanksgiving weekend is a perfect cap to a great holiday. Do what you can to be involved, and don't hesitate to volunteer. Your patronage will ensure that the marathon will continue to be a community success."

Holly, Seattle Marathon Volunteer


There are many important and fun jobs leading up to the day of the Marathon.

  • Goodie Bag Stuffing
  • Bib and Chip Packet Stuffing
  • Preparing Water Station Equipment & Supplies
  • EXPO and Registration Setup
  • EXPO setup of equipment and supplies
  • Finish line setup, loading equipment and supplies
  • Truck Drivers
  • Hospitality Room Setup
  • Information Room
  • Organize and Monitor Runners (Kids Marathon)
  • Run with Kids (Kids Marathon)
  • Finish Line presenting T-shirts/awards (Kids)
  • Recovery Area Setup
  • Goody Bag/Shirt Distribution

    On the day of the Marathon there are many great jobs as well.

  • Course Marshal/Monitors
  • Monorail to Start Assistance
  • Start Line - Setup
  • Start Line - Breakdown
  • Split Timers
  • Ham Radio Operators
  • Water/Aid Stations
  • Finish Line Timing, Medals, Space Blankets
  • Recovery Area
  • Expo Teardown
  • Moving Equipment after Race
  • VIP Tent

    There are two ways to sign up to volunteer:

    1. Sign up to volunteer online. (coming soon!)
    2. Download a printable volunteer form and mail to the Seattle Marathon Association.

    We also need volunteers throughout the year. To sign up to be an office volunteer, please call us at 206.729.3660.