Power! Scranton is looking for volunteers from our members to help out at the 2010 Steamtown Marathon.  Help is needed to aid in traffic control along the route, provide runner services at the expo, and distribute food at the finish line tent.  Please contact Tim McLain at tmclain@dxdempsey.com if you are interested in helping out!

What: The 15th Annual Steamtown Marathon
When: Sunday,  October 10, 2010 (or at the Expo on the 9th)
Where: Along the course route, at the Expo (Scranton High School), or at the finish line downtown

Race info: The 26.2 mile race starts at Forest City High School and ends at couthouse square in Downtown Scranton.  We have completely sold out the event with 2,500 runners from 45 states and six countries signed up.  The race benefits St. Joseph’s Center, Scranton.  Since 1996, the marathon has donated more than $550,000 to St. Joseph’s.  In a 2009 survey of more than 8,000 runners by Runner’s World Magazine, the Steamtown Marathon was voted the 6th best overall marathon in the nation out of more than 350.

On race weekend, more than 3,000 volunteers help stage the event.  Steamtown is a 100% volunteer organization.  We have no staff. Even with the 3,000 volunteers we still need more help. All volunteers get a Steamtown t-shirt.

And don’t forget to check our Volunteer Opportunities page often for more chances to get involved in your community.