17th Lake Union 10K Run/Walk Volunteer Registration

Workout- event set up Low Priority

August 9, 2026

5:45 am PDT - 8:00 am PDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Help unload & set up tents, tables & 40 pound sand bags from moving truck. Bring gloves & be ready to sweat!
Please arrive at the Lake Union Park volunteer check-in tent on time, this shift set the entire event up for success. Thank you!
All volunteers receive a free shirt.

Location

Lake Union Park 860 Terry Ave. N.

Gear Check Low Priority

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August 9, 2026

6:15 am PDT - 8:30 am PDT (At least 3 more needed)

8:15 am PDT - 11:00 am PDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Manage participants gear drop off before the race & pickup at the finish.
Also supervise the occasional finisher shirt size exchange at the finish.
All volunteers receive a free shirt.

Location

Lake Union Park 860 Terry Ave. N.

Finish Line Celebration & Water Station Low Priority

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August 9, 2026

8:00 am PDT - 11:00 am PDT (At least 9 more needed)

Details

Enjoy the excitement & celebration at the finish line! Give away the race medals & water to finishers.
All volunteers receive a free shirt.

Location

Lake Union Park 860 Terry Ave. N.

Packet Pickup High Priority

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August 6, 2026

3:00 pm PDT - 6:30 pm PDT (At least 2 more needed)

August 7, 2026

2:45 pm PDT - 5:30 pm PDT (At least 2 more needed)

5:15 pm PDT - 7:30 pm PDT (At least 2 more needed)

August 8, 2026

11:45 am PDT - 3:15 pm PDT (At least 2 more needed)

3:00 pm PDT - 6:30 pm PDT (At least 2 more needed)

August 9, 2026

6:15 am PDT - 7:15 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

7:15 am PDT - 8:15 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday packet pickup involves providing event participants with their race bib, timing piece & shirt.
All volunteers receive a free shirt.

Location

Thursday 8.7West Seattle Runner in West Seattle
Friday 8.8: Brooks Trailhead Store in North Lake Union
Saturday 8.9: Outdoor tent near Lulu's slide in South Lake Union.
Sunday 8.10 Race Site, Lake Union Park in South Lake Union
Learn more here: https://www.lakeunion10k.com/Race/LakeUnion10K/Page-5

Workout- event breakdown Medium Priority

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August 9, 2026

10:30 am PDT - 12:30 pm PDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Help breakdown event including tents, tables & 40 pound sand bags into moving truck. Bring gloves & be ready to sweat!
All volunteers receive a free shirt.

Location

Lake Union Park 860 Terry Ave. N.

Course Marshall/Cheer High Priority

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August 9, 2026

7:30 am PDT - 10:30 am PDT (At least 15 more needed)

Details

Have a blast making people smile! Enjoy cheering participants to the finish & keeping them safe along the course. PomPoms & CowBells provided!
All volunteers receive a free shirt.

Location

Lake Union Park 860 Terry Ave. N
Check in at volunteer tent on race day by 7.30 a.m. to receive instructions for your assigned location along the course.

Saturday Water Station Prep

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August 8, 2026

3:45 pm PDT - 5:45 pm PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Help unpack a moving van of bottled water near finish line area.
Then fill 50- ten gallon jugs with water & load them into the moving van. These jugs will be used at the two water stations on the course during the race.

Location

Caffe Umbria South Lake Union 1201 Westlake Avenue

10K Sweeper

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August 9, 2026

8:00 am PDT - 11:00 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Help participant safety by following last few finishers along the course to completion.
Please arrive at the Lake Union Park volunteer check-in tent before heading to start area, so we know you are here. Thank you!
All volunteers receive a free shirt.

Location

Lake Union Park just west of Terry Avenue North near the Center for Wooden Boats

Bike Lead Low Priority

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August 9, 2026

7:45 am PDT - 8:45 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Ride your road bike 50-100 meters ahead of the fastest runners, so they know exactly where to go to finish the course as quickly as possible.
Please arrive at Lake Union Park volunteer check-in tent before heading to the start area so we know you are here. Thank you!
All volunteers receive a free shirt.

Location

Lake Union Park just west of Terry Avenue North near the Center for Wooden Boats