Cash prizes added to Seattle Marathon Summer 10K Race

Word. Your favorite summer 10K Race just keeps getting better. This year, we're offering cash prizes to the top 5 finishers for both male and female divisions.

Not only that, but between now and May 24, 2014 you'll get an additional $5.00 off current 10K rates when you register online. That's $33 for a beautiful race at Gas Works Park, complete with technical fabric participant shirt, goody bag and post-race celebration with music and vendors.

By the way, did you know that the Seattle Marathon Summer 10K Race is dog-friendly? On top of that we've got a Kids Fun Run for your little racers - so you really can bring the whole family.

Register today and make the Seattle Marathon 10K a part of your summer plans.

Seattle Marathon Association seeks F/T Office Assistant

The Seattle Marathon Association is looking for a full-time office assistant to join our small team. The office assistant will be responsible for providing general administrative support to the Executive Director as well as assist with the administration of event logistics. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Answering and forwarding incoming calls and emailsMaintaining event timeline and scheduling daily tasks
• Scheduling meetings and preparing agendas and board reports
• Some data entry and record keeping
• Assisting with the administration of event logistics, including corresponding with contracted employees
• Possibility to take on Kids Coordinator & Charity Partner Liaison roles

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented and highly organized. He or she will be comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Should be a team player with excellent communication skills. Multitasking and prioritizing workflow are key skills for success in this role.  Good verbal and written communication skills are preferred, as you will be the primary respondent to phone and email inquiries that come into the office. Previous experience in an office environment is preferred, but not required. Background in customer service is a plus.

To Apply:

Submit your cover letter and resume to: info[at]seattlemarathon[dot]org. An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. No phone calls, please. The interview process will include 2 paid introductory work days. Upon mutual interest, a two week trial period will follow. We are looking to hire by April 21^st, 2014. Pay to be determined by experience.

The Seattle Marathon Association (SMA) is a nonprofit organization governed by a ten-member Board of Directors. It is proud of its commitment to providing a quality running event in the Pacific Northwest, providing our sponsors with maximum exposure in association with the event and making a positive social and economic impact on the city of Seattle.  

Our annual Family of Events include:

• Seattle Marathon 10K Race on August 23^rd
• Seattle Marathon Santas vs Superheroes 5k Race on November 29^th
• Seattle Children’s Kids Marathon on November 29^th
• Seattle Marathon Health & Fitness Expo, November 29^th & 30th
• Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon on November 30th

The Next Big Deal: Seattle 1/2 Marathon + 5K for $100!

Do you want to know the best way to train for a half marathon? Sign up for a half marathon! We want to help you achieve that goal, so we've created this very special offer:

Register for the Amica Insurance Seattle Half Marathon AND the Seattle Marathon Santas vs Superheroes 5K Race for $100. Yup, that's basically a $10 5K Race.

Here's how:

1. Visit the Seattle Marathon Registration Page
2. Select your distance*
3. Check the "Add 5K Race" box
4. Complete Registration
5. Enter discount code 5kfor10
6. BAM! Get $30 off your 5K entry

Would you rather give your 5K entry to someone else? Complete the steps above and then simply email info@seattlemarathon.org letting us know you want your 5K entry to go to a friend. We'll handle the rest.

*Full marathoners, we've got your backs on this one. You can use the code for a $10 5K race as well.

As with many good things, this offer will come to an end on Wednesday, 10/2/13 at 11:59pm. Don't miss out!

 

New Seattle Marathon 10K Promotion! - EXTENDED!

SMA friends,

We are so excited for our 3rd annual Seattle Marathon Summer 10K Race (and especially the new course at Gas Works Park) that we're offering a special deal to make sure you join us on August 24th!!

Here are two great ways to save for the Seattle Marathon 10K Race between 7/18/13 and 7/23/13 the extended deadline of 8/4/13:

Solo Saver: Register for $39

1. Sign up online at http://register.seattlemarathon.org/10k/
2. Enter the code JULYDEAL in the Discount code field
3. Complete registration and payment
4. Beam proudly at your savings!

Social Saver: Buy one, get one 50%

1. Sign up online at http://register.seattlemarathon.org/10k/
2. Enter the code FRIEND in the Discount Code field
3. Complete registration and payment and watch for your confirmation, where you'll receive a unique, one-time use 50% off code 
4. Give unique code to one friend
5. Friend registers at http://register.seattlemarathon.org/10k/ and enters the unique code in the Discount Code field
6. Friend pays $22.50 (+ processing fee)
7. Share power high-five with your friend!

Remember, these offers are redeemable online only.

Codes expire 11:59pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Sunday, August 4, 2013.

2013 5K & 10K Flash Sale!

Starting May 16, 2013, we are having a special FLASH SALE on our 2013 Seattle Marathon 5K Race AND Seattle Marathon 10K Race. The next 200 people to register for the 2013 Amica Insurance Seattle Full or Half Marathon get 50% OFF their entry into the 5K and/or 10K races! To take advantage of this offer follow these steps:

1. Register online for the 2013 Amica Insurance Seattle Full or Half Marathon
2. Find the special FLASH SALE discount code in your confirmation email
3. Be one of the first 200 to register online for the 2013 Seattle Marathon 5K Race or 2013 Seattle Marathon 10K Race and enter the discount code from your previous confirmation email
4. Pay 50% of the current registration rate. That's it!

THE LARGE PRINT

• The discount code will expire after being redeemed by 200 people for each the 5K and 10K race OR on May 31st, 2013 at 11:59pm (PST), whichever comes first
• Receipt of the discount code does not guarantee you will receive 50% off of your 5K/10K entry. You must be among the first 200 people to redeem before 5/31/13
• Get to it!