Sound to Narrows

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Course Monitor - N 37th and N Defiance Street

June 10, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Arrange route & safety cones; route runners through to the finish line chute; After 5k, move to chute entrance

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

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

Course Monitor - Chute Entrance

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.
Location Specific Task: Arrange route & safety cones; divide lanes for finishers - 2k/5k on left, 12k on right.

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

37th Street near Vassault Park

Course Monitor - Commencement Bay Dr

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Block 39th (east and west); work with Commencement CM to manage 39th egress east; after 5k, move to Vassault

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

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

Course Monitor- N 39th

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Send all vehicles east then north to 42nd Egress; after 5k, move to Commencement/39 to direct cars to egress

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

N 39th St between N Vassault and Commencement Bay Dr

Course Monitor- N Defiance and N 41st

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Arrange route & safety cones; route runners west up hill

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

N Defiance and N 41st St

Course Monitor - N Defiance and N 42nd

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Arrange cones for 2K turn; move cones and block 42nd for 5k

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

N Defiance and N 42nd and N Visscher St

Course Monitor- N Vassault and N 42nd St

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Arrange cones for 2K turn; move cones and block 42nd for 12/5k

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

N Vassault and N 42nd Street

Course Monitor - N Vassault and N 45th

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Block 45th (east and west) and direct cars north to 46th pass-through

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

N Vassault and N 45th

Course Monitor - N Visscher and N 48th

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Block 48th (east and west); Direct traffic north to 49th pass-through

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

N Visscher and N 48th Street

Course Monitor - N Visscher and N 50th St

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Block 50th (east and west); Direct traffic north to 49th pass-thru

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

N Visscher and N 50th St

Course Monitor - N Vassault and N 51st St

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Arrange route & safety cones for 12/5k north and 12k return.

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

N Vassault and N 51st St

Course Monitor - N Park Way/ Frank Tobey Jones

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Block Frank Tobey Jones exit and direct cars through back to Park Ave and through Defiance. After SAG move to 51/Vassault

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

N Park Way/ Frank Tobey Jones

Course Monitor - N Bristol St and N Park Way

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Block Bristol (north and south) and direct cars to Park Ave and through Defiance

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

N Bristol St and N Park Way

Course Monitor - N Defiance St and N Park Way

June 10, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Block Defiance (north and south) hold vehicles until it's safe to pass through, send south to 49th

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

N Defiance St and N Park Way

Course Monitor - N Visscher St and N Park Way

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Block Visscher (north), direct cars to Park Ave and through Defiance; Arrange cones to manage 12k/5k split.
All 5k runners turn south up Visscher; after 5k, move to 51st between N Frace & N Vassault

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

N Visscher ST and N Park Way

Course Monitor - Pt. Defiance Park Exit/SAMI

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Turn all vehicles away from route.

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

Pt. Defiance Park Exit near SAMI

Course Monitor - Pt. Defiance Park Japanese Garden

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Route traffic away from runners when runners are in narrow center lane

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

Pt. Defiance Park - Japanese Garden Area

Course Monitor - Outer Loop / 5 Mile Cutoff

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Manage egress from Owen Beach exit

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

Pt. Defiance Park Outer Loop/5 Mile RD Cutoff

Course Monitor - Owen Beach Access

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.

Location Specific Task: Arrange course cones, runners on left, vehicles on right

Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

Pt. Defiance Park- Owen Beach access/Five Mile RD

Course Monitor - Start Line

June 10, 2023

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.
Location Specific Task: Block 37th (west) and direct all vehicles north to 46th pass through.
Standing required - comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Reflective vest and flags provided.
Virtual training will be provided the week before the event.

Location

Vassault and N 37th street

Race Registration Area

June 10, 2023

Details

Volunteers will register racers/walkers and provide information, will be required to manage/handle monies.

Computer skills on a laptop or IPAD are required. Volunteers should plan to attend a virtual registration training prior to the event. Time, date and location TBD.

Volunteers will also help breakdown boxes and load truck.

Location

Vassault Park

Cheer Stations

June 10, 2023

Details

Volunteers cheer for the runners and walkers. Plan to enthusiastically wave, clap and cheer participants. Volunteers may also bring instruments or music to play.

Location

Various locations

First race begins at 7:30am. Please arrive at your cheer station by 7:15am.

Race Start & Finish Line Monitors

June 10, 2023

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

Recycle Monitors

June 10, 2023

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 10, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will distribute medals to finishers.

Location

Vassault Park

Pepsi Product Volunteers

June 10, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

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

Location

Vassault Park

Water Station #1- 12 K

June 10, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

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

Wherever The Need is Greatest

June 10, 2023

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

Water Station #5 - Finish line

June 10, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

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

S2N Set-Up

June 9, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

THIS POSITION IS ON FRIDAY - JUNE 9.

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

Packet Pick-Up and New Registration High Priority

June 8, 2023

Details

All volunteers at packet pickup will use an IPAD 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

Course Monitor- N 42nd and N Bristol

June 10, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Primary responsibility of course monitor relates to the safety of the runners and walkers. Monitors will receive a map and detailed information so they will have a proper understanding of the course.
Location Specific: Block Bristol (north) and direct cars north to 46th pass-thru
After 5K SAG, move to Bristol/42 to direct all vehicles east"

Location

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

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