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Redmond Harvest Half Marathon

September 7, 2026
Redmond, WA 98052 US

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Start/Finish Area

Start Area Setup & RTC Course Marshal

September 7, 2026

Details

Setup: Help set up start area, including start arch and chute, photo backdrop, cones, flagging, signage, tents, tables, and other supplies/equipment.

Course Marshal: After setup and before race start, move into position by 8:15 AM at marked intersections within the Redmond Town Center property to ensure runners stay on course. Redmond Police will be stationed at major intersections and blocking entry into and exit from RTC, while certified flaggers will manage traffic at all other spots. Follow direction of Redmond Police officers or certified flaggers directing traffic. All positions are within 1/2 to 3 blocks of the start area and the shift ends when the last runner passes (anywhere from 5 to 24 minutes after race starts).

Location

Start & Finish Area (Redmond Town Center Central Plaza) + Immediate Surrounding Intersections within Redmond Town Center

Packet Pickup

September 5, 2026

September 6, 2026

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Distribute bibs and t-shirts to runners during packet pickup times.

There will be packet pickup at Super Jock 'N' Jill Seattle (Saturday) and at a TBD location in Redmond (Sunday), as well as morning of race.

Morning of race volunteers will also do gear check for the people expected to utilize gear check (gear check closes the same time as morning of packet pickup). Two volunteers will also be requested to serve as course monitors on the Bear Creek Trail from 8:30-9:05 AM at a spot 1/4 mile from the start line.

Location

Saturday: Super Jock 'N' Jill Seattle
Sunday: TBD Redmond
Race Day: Start line at Redmond Town Center Central Plaza

Solutions Desk

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Handle any questions or problems participants may have.

This position is only open to volunteers who are very familiar with the race. Contact us to discuss details and get the password.

Location

Start & Finish Area (Redmond Town Center Central Plaza)

Solutions Desk Assistant

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help the solutions desk with any unforeseen issues. Fill in for any volunteers who are unexpectedly late or absent.

Location

Start & Finish Area (Redmond Town Center Central Plaza)

Emcee

September 7, 2026

Details

Manage the PA system, make announcements, cheer runners as they finish. Create a high energy, party-like atmosphere.

This position is only open to volunteers who are very familiar with the race. Contact us to discuss details and get the password.

Location

Start & Finish Area (Redmond Town Center Central Plaza)

Medical Monitor

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 7, 2026

Details

Assess, advise, and treat runners for minor medical issues as needed at finish area. Must have an appropriate medical license or background (e.g., M.D., D.O., P.A., A.R.N.P., R.N., D.P.T., D.C., D.P.M., D.D.S., EMT, etc.) and be comfortable making medical decisions. There will be a first aid kit and ice at the finish area.

Must stay until race officially concludes at 12:00 PM.

This position is only open to volunteers who have the requisite medical qualifications. Contact us to discuss details and get the password.

Location

Start & Finish Area (Redmond Town Center Central Plaza)

Photographer

September 7, 2026

Details

Take photos on course and/or at start/finish areas. Multiple photographers may cover different areas at different times.

This position is only open to volunteers with specific equipment and abilities. Contact us to discuss details and get the password. Timeslot listed is for duration of event photography; length of individual shifts may vary.

Location

Start & Finish Area (Redmond Town Center Central Plaza) as well as along the course

Videographer

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 7, 2026

Details

Set up video equipment at the finish line. Broadcast live finish line scenes on social media; broadcast live interviews to social media.

Location

Start & Finish Area (Redmond Town Center Central Plaza)

Finish Area Food

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Set up and re-stock tables with post-race food and drinks to runners who have finished. Ensure trash and recycling are properly disposed, and maintain an overall clean and sanitary environment.

Location

Start & Finish Area (Redmond Town Center Central Plaza)

Medal Distribution

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Set up and distribute medals to runners as they finish.

Shift ends when last runner finishes, which could be as late as 12:00 PM.

Location

Start & Finish Area (Redmond Town Center Central Plaza)

Gear Check

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ensure correct gear is returned to runners at finish.

Location

Start & Finish Area (Redmond Town Center Central Plaza)

Traffic & Safety

Set Up No Parking Signs

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

At least 24 hours before the event (i.e., no later than Saturday night) place no parking signs along sidewalks of streets affected by the race closure. Larger vehicle, van, or truck recommended.

This position is only open to volunteers who are very familiar with the race. Contact us to discuss details and get the password.

Location

On roads within and surrounding Redmond Town Center

Traffic Safety Marker

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 7, 2026

Details

Working with the Safety Coordinator, cone and/or flag on-road areas of the course. Follow direction of Redmond Police officers or certified flaggers directing traffic.

This position is only open to volunteers who are very familiar with the race. Contact us to discuss details and get the password.

Location

On roads within and surrounding Redmond Town Center

Traffic Control (Pre-Race & Start of Race)

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

There will be hundreds of people making their way to the start area from the parking garages/side streets and also people driving into/through Redmond Town Center. Ensure traffic does not cross onto event route, and warn pedestrians when it's safe to cross. Follow direction of Redmond Police officers or certified flaggers directing traffic.

Location

On roads within and surrounding Redmond Town Center

Traffic Control (Towards Finish Line)

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 7, 2026

Details

Ensure traffic does not cross onto event route (i.e., NO cars can enter 168th Avenue NE or NE 74th Street). Follow direction of Redmond Police officers or certified flaggers directing traffic.

Must be in position by 9:15 AM.

Location

Along 168th Avenue NE and NE 74th Street

Aid Stations

Redmond City Hall Aid Station CAPTAIN High Priority

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Aid station captain would be expected to transport all aid station supplies to their aid station and back again after the race. They are to make sure they have a large enough vehicle for all aid station supplies. Aid station supplies include: tables, 5 gallon water jugs, sports drink mix, gels, cups, foldable garbage receptables and litter control supplies, and a bin of general supplies.

They are to manage aid station helpers and make sure everything runs smoothly and everyone at that aid station knows what to do. They are responsible for distributing volunteer shirts to everyone checking in at their aid station.

First runners expected at Mile 3 by 8:45 AM and last runners at Mile 11.5 by 11:35 AM.

This position is only open to volunteers who are very familiar with the race. Contact us to discuss details and get the password.

Location

Mile 3 & 11.5 Aid Station near Redmond City Hall (map)

Redmond City Hall Aid Station HELPER

September 7, 2026

Details

Help set up and break down aid station; distribute sports drink, water, and/or gels to runners. Keep trail clear of debris by picking up used cups and garbage discarded by runners at station.

Location

Mile 3 & 11.5 Aid Station near Redmond City Hall (map)

60 Acres Aid Station CAPTAIN High Priority

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Aid station captain would be expected to transport all aid station supplies to their aid station and back again after the race. They are to make sure they have a large enough vehicle for all aid station supplies. Aid station supplies include: tables, 5 gallon water jugs, sports drink mix, gels, cups, foldable garbage receptables and litter control supplies, and a bin of general supplies.

They are to manage aid station helpers and make sure everything runs smoothly and everyone at that aid station knows what to do. They are responsible for distributing volunteer shirts to everyone checking in at their aid station.

First runners expected at Mile 5 by 8:55 AM and last runners at Mile 9.5 by 11:05 AM.

This position is only open to volunteers who are very familiar with the race. Contact us to discuss details and get the password.

Location

Mile 5 & 9.5 Aid Station near 60 Acres Park (map)

60 Acres Aid Station HELPER

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help set up and break down aid station; distribute sports drink, water, and/or gels to runners. Keep trail clear of debris by picking up used cups and garbage discarded by runners at station.

Location

Mile 5 & 9.5 Aid Station near 60 Acres Park (map)

Course Monitors

Turnaround Course Monitor

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 7, 2026

Details

Ensure runners turn around at the correct location. Set up and take down turnaround point clock.

Location

Course turnaround (map)

Leary Way Bridge Northeast Course Monitor

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ensure runners stay on course (going UNDER the bridge towards the Bear Creek Trail) and don't run into trail users. Warn other trail users of runners on course.

Location

On the Sammamish River Trail north of the Leary Way Bridge before it intersects with the Bear Creek Trail (map)

Bear Creek Trail (Mile 12.3) Course Monitor

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ensure runners stay on course (going counterclockwise on the Bear Creek Trail) and don't run into trail users. Warn other trail users of runners on course.

Location

Two volunteers on the Bear Creek Trail immediately south of the Leary Way Bridge: Volunteer 1 location and Volunteer 2 location

Bear Creek Trail (Mile 12.9) Course Monitor

September 7, 2026

Details

Ensure runners stay on course (runners turn THEIR left and cross Bear Creek Parkway) and don't run into trail users. Warn other trail users of runners on course.

Location

On the Bear Creek Trail at 168th Avenue NE (map)

Other Course Support

Course Marker High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 7, 2026

Details

Set up course mile flags and directional signs on course the morning of event. Must be able to transport all markers/signs. Course markers will be split into two teams: one team to mark the course around the Redmond Town Center and Bear Creek Trail, and a second team to mark the course along the Sammamish River Trail. The team marking the Sammamish River Trail will need access to bikes or scooters.

This position is only open to volunteers who are very familiar with the race. Contact us to discuss details and get the password.

Location

Along entire race route

Bike Lead

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 7, 2026

Details

Lead runners on course while on bike. Must know course and be comfortable maintaining at least 13mph for at least 1 hour on potentially busy Sammamish River Trail. Will need to alert other trail users of approaching runners.

This position is only open to volunteers who are very familiar with the race. Contact us to discuss details and get the password.

Location

Along entire race route

Course Sweep

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Monitor, and keep race directors updated on progress of, the last event participant. Notify aid stations and course monitors their shift has ended after last participant passes through. The course cutoff requires all participants be able to maintain a 16:00 min/mile pace or faster; however, the last participant may be faster than this.

There are two shifts for this position. The first shift volunteer will stay with the last participant from start to the turnaround point (7.3 miles), and inform the turnaround volunteer their shift may end. The second shift volunteer will stay with the participant from the turnaround to the finish (5.8 miles), and will inform the aid stations they may close.

The volunteer will need to be comfortable completing their leg miles at a running pace if needed.

Location

Along entire race route

Course Breakdown

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 7, 2026

Details

Retrieve course mile flags and directional signs from course at end of event. Must be able to transport all signs and bring them back to finish area. Access to a bike or scooter recommended.

This position is only open to volunteers who are very familiar with the race. Contact us to discuss details and get the password.

Location

Along entire race route

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