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For Volunteers
The Philadelphia Marathon is seeking volunteers in several capacities for Race Weekend, including the two-day Health + Fitness Expo on Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19, the Rothman Institute 8K race and Arctic Ease Kids Fun Run on Saturday, November 19, and the Marathon + Half Marathon on Sunday, November 20.
To pull this all off, we need at least 2,500 volunteers on hand to support these events. You can help us and be part of the high-profile, world-class Philadelphia Marathon experience. Volunteering provides an opportunity to assist the community, meet other people and enjoy a day of race-watching in many historic Philadelphia neighborhoods. The Philadelphia Marathon route will take runners past landmark sites such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, City Hall, Chinatown, Independence Hall and Boathouse Row.
Plus, you'll meet and help more than 25,000 runners and 60,000 spectators who come from every state in the nation and more than 40 countries around the world.
There is a role for everyone! Sign up with friends, family, co-workers, schools and churches. You can work together and have fun while supporting this wonderful event.
Marathon + Half Marathon race-day activities on Sunday, November 20 include roles such as a course marshal, course monitor, or as a support person at the start, finish, or along the 26.2 mile course. Course marshals will give directions to runners and spectators, advising and responding to their needs along the way. Volunteers are also needed at hydration stations to keep marathoners from getting dehydrated on their run. Hydration station workers fill, distribute and clean up refreshment cups at each station along the route. Volunteers are also needed to set up and distribute medals, blankets and post-race refreshments.
If you have a great personality, a strong work ethic and an interest in having fun, this opportunity is for you.
Plus, all volunteers will receive a free sporty Philadelphia Marathon apparel item!
