Published August 08. 2013 12:00AM
Volunteers are needed for the Delaware and Lehigh Heritage Marathon and Half-Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 3. The races are run on 26 miles of the D&L Trail between Northampton and Lehigh Gap. The event is organized by the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.
Volunteers are needed to set up and tear down the start and finish areas, register runners, distribute race packets, staff water stops, serve as course marshals and provide other services.
Individuals, families, clubs, school groups, sports teams, and Girl and Boy Scouts are welcome to volunteer. Volunteers receive a T-shirt and lunch at the finish area.
Orientation will be held at Lehigh Gap Nature Center Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.
Volunteer hours vary. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Atlas Park in Northampton. Runners must finish their race no later than 2 p.m.
Volunteer online at www.delawareandlehigh.org/marathon/volunteers.php, or contact Loretta Susen at Loretta@ delawareandlehigh.org or 610-923-3548, ext. 221.