Volunteer @ 2011 SF Nike Women’s Marathon (open to the public; bring friends & families to join)

We are bringing in a BIG group and won't accept walk-in volunteers. All volunteers must sign up at http://nikemarathon2011.eventbrite.com before the event. Due to the popularity of this event, spaces are very limited and based on first-come, first-served. Late sign-ups may not get a spot.

Tasks: food/beverage preparation (essentially ensuring the supply is adequate and continuing to replenish pre-packaged foods on the serving tables); drink refreshers (mixing Gatorade, etc.), and general around the tent clean-up

Please wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and layers of clothes.

Perk: Free official event t-shirt, breakfast and lunch for all volunteers

Shift: Sunday 10/16/11 @ 6am-3:30pm

Location: Check in @ Volunteer Information tent @ Finish Line on the Great Highway & Lincoln Way by the edge of Golden Gate Park and the ocean in San Francisco

Nike Women’s Marathon, the largest woman’s marathon in the world,
takes place in San Francisco, California. The Nike Women’s Marathon is
open to both women and men. A full 26.2 mile certified marathon course
is available, as well as a half-marathon distance race of 13.1 miles. 
If you are looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon, you can do so on
this USATF-certified course. However, it is quite hilly and difficult,
so be prepared! Breathtaking course views from the start in Union
Square to the finish along the Pacific Ocean will surely impress
everyone. The event raises funds and awareness for the Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society.

Events

• Marathon
• Half Marathon

Course / Route Map

The course is about 80% asphalt. The race will kick off in Downtown San Francisco at Union Square and head through the financial district past the famous TransAmerica building. It will then proceed along the San Francisco Bay past Fisherman’s Wharf, Aquatic Park, Ghirardelli Square, Fort Mason and Marina Green while revealing breathtaking views of Alcatraz and The Golden Gate Bridge. The course then weaves through the Presidio and Sea Cliff districts, out to the Great Highway, through Golden Gate Park and south around Lake Merced, finishing just north of the Great Highway along the Pacific Ocean. The end of the Nike Women’s Marathon is an extra-special treat for the ladies. San Francisco firemen, dressed in tuxedos, greet the runners as theycross the finish line.

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