Each November thousands of walkers, joggers and runners come together to participate in the Seattle Marathon, the oldest marathon in the Pacific Northwest. This signature race traverses our great city, spanning from Seattle Center to Green Lake and crossing through the University of Washington. Go Dawgs!

UW Medicine is proud to sponsor the marathon, and each year UW Medicine staff provide essential medical support to participants along the course.

This year, The Whole U and UW Endurance Club invite you to join us as a volunteer at the University of Washington water station. Together, we’ll fuel these inspiring athletes as they pass through our campus on their way to completing 13.1 or 26.2 miles!

What should you expect while volunteering? 

• Arrive at 6:00 a.m. and volunteer until noon on Sunday, November 26. 
• Fill up water cups and/or pass them out to race participants.
• Pick up trash to keep the course clean. 
• Pass out any non-emergency medical supplies (such as Band-Aids). 

• Comfortable shoes 
• Personal snack and drinks 
• Layers: Coats / gloves / rain jacket / extra socks (purple and gold recommended!)

Interested in supporting the race but can’t commit to volunteer? Join us at Rainier Vista to cheer on and encourage everyone who passes by. Let’s share our Husky spirit!

Did you know that the Seattle Marathon and UW have always been closely related? The race began in 1970 when a group of passionate runners at the University of Washington decided to start their own marathon. Fewer than 40 runners participated that first year!

Register to volunteer on The Whole U website.