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Packet Pick-Up and New Registration High Priority

June 12, 2025

Details

This position is on Thursday, June 6th.

All volunteers at packet pickup will use an IPAD or their personal smartphone to assist registered runners in collecting their essentials which include their race bib/timing chip, and shirt.

Volunteers can also receive a free entrance into the route of their choice on race day.

Location

Cheney Stadium

S2N Set-Up Medium Priority

June 13, 2025

Details

THIS POSITION IS ON FRIDAY - JUNE 7.

Position involves duties associated with preparing the finish line to include lifting bike barricades and tying banners. Volunteers can expect to use ladders.

Volunteers can also receive a free entrance into the route of their choice on race day.

Location

Vassault Park, Finish Line, Course

Race Start & Finish Line Monitors High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

Volunteers will maintain safety at the start line and inform runners when they can start. Volunteers will then transition to the finish line to ensure that runners have a clear pathway at the finish. Volunteers will direct people and keep the aisle clear for incoming runner traffic.

A strong, authoritative personality is required. Primary responsibilities would include crowd management, helping to direct runners/walkers.

Location

Vassault Park

Race Registration / S2N Event Check-In High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

Volunteers will check-in S2N participants, assign bib numbers, and hand out t-shirts. Race Registration volunteers create a warm and welcome first memory for participants.

Volunteers will primarily use their personal smart phone or an iPad. Basic smart phone or iPad skills are required. Volunteers should plan to thoroughly read detailed volunteer instructions the week prior to the event. Onsite training will be provided the morning of S2N.

Volunteers will also help breakdown boxes and organize any remaining t-shirts.

Location

Vassault Park/Race Registration Tent

Course Monitor #3 N 37th and N Defiance Street High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

Intersection of N 37th and N Defiance Street next to Vassault Park

Course Monitor #7 N Defiance & Commencement High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

N Defiance & N Commencement

Course Monitor- #8 - N 39th between N Vassault and Commencement Bay Dr

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

N 39th St between N Vassault and Commencement Bay Dr

Course Monitor - #9 Commencement Bay Dr High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

Commencement Bay Dr - between N. 40th St and N 39th St

Course Monitor- #10 N Defiance and N 41st High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

N Defiance and N 41st St

Course Monitor- #16 N 42nd and N Bristol High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

N 42nd and N Bristol - Near Pt. Defiance Elementary School

Course Monitor- #17 N. Visscher and N. 45th Street High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

N. Visscher and N. 45th Street

Course Monitor - #18 N Vassault and N 45th High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

N Vassault and N 45th

Course Monitor - #23 N Visscher and N 48th High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

N Visscher and N 48th Street

Course Monitor - #37 N. Vassault & N 51st High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Course Monitor - #40 N Park Way/ Frank Tobey Jones High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

N Park Way/ Frank Tobey Jones

Course Monitor - #41 N Bristol St and N Park Way High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

N Bristol St and N Park Way

Course Monitor - #44 N Visscher St and N Park Way High Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.
*This is an excellent spot for a group of 4 or more! Bring your friends and energy to the S2N for a morning of fun! Your group will help manage cones and flow for the 12K/5K split at this location.

Location

N Visscher ST and N Park Way

Course Monitor - #47 Pt. Defiance Park Exit/SAMI Medium Priority

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

Pt. Defiance Park Exit near SAMI

Course Monitor - Pt. Defiance Park -varies within park.

June 14, 2025

Details

The primary responsibility of course monitors relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. The secondary responsibility is to cheer on and motivate participants. Bring a chair, family friendly music, and wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Monitors will receive detailed information specific to their location from the course director at a virtual training prior to the event so they will have a proper understanding of the course. Other volunteer information will be sent in an email in the weeks leading up to the S2N event.

Location

Possible- Pt. Defiance Park Outer Loop/5 Mile RD Cutoff/Owen Beach Access/other

Recycle Monitors

June 14, 2025

Details

Recycle monitors will position near recycle/garbage bins, instructing people to use the appropriate recycle bin; also dispose properly of any refuse found on the ground. This important task ensures our "Green Event" certification.

Location

Vassault Park

Distribute Medals

June 14, 2025

Details

Volunteers will distribute medals to finishers.

Location

Vassault Park

Sound to Narrows Clean Up Crew

June 14, 2025

Details

Join the fun after the race and help organize and pack-up event supplies. Remove shree netting, S2N banners, and S2N signage from garbage and recycling containers, etc. Organize materials under the Registration tent.
Tasks will involve walking, standing, bending and lifting.

Location

Vassault Park

Water Station #1- 12 K

June 14, 2025

Details

Volunteers will meet at the water station location.

As runners pass by, volunteers will hand out water. Cups are held at the bottom so runners can easily grasp them. Pick up cups that runners have discarded on course to maintain safe and clear course for runners. Standing is required. Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing. Cups, tables, rakes (for cleaning), garbage bags, and gloves will be provided.

Location

Pt Defiance Park, near Rhododendron Garden

Water Station #5 - Finish line

June 14, 2025

Details

Volunteers will meet at the water station location.

As runners pass by, volunteers will hand out water. Cups are held at the bottom so runners can easily grasp them. Pick up cups that runners have discarded on course to maintain safe and clear course for runners. Standing is required. Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing. Cups, tables, rakes (for cleaning), garbage bags, and gloves will be provided.

Location

Finish line - Vassault Park

Wherever The Need is Greatest

June 14, 2025

Details

Volunteers will help wherever there is a need after all other positions are filled. This also includes general clean up/cleaning, disassembly and loading of tables, chairs, tents, etc.

Location

Various locations

Pepsi Product Volunteers

June 14, 2025

Details

Volunteers man the Pepsi booth and hand out samples, ensuring that cases of soda don't walk away.

Location

Vassault Park

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