The organizers for the Whidbey Island Marathon are seeking volunteers on Whidbey Island to help organize, garner community support, coordinate logistics, plan entertainment and lend a hand to ensure the success of the April 19, 2015 event.

Race director Melissa Riker sent out a press release recently asking for “walkers, runners, medical personnel, community leaders, anyone wanting to make a difference” to step up to the plate.

Riker is running the marathon, which is owned by Oak Harbor, for Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.

The first volunteer committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Elks Lodge located at 155 N.E. Ernst St. The meeting will begin the planning process for the Whidbey Island Marathon event.

The Whidbey Island Marathon is a community event that starts with a free Expo on April 18, 2015, at the Best Western in Oak Harbor. Race day starts early on Sunday, April 19, with the full marathon starting line just across the Deception Pass State Bridge at Pass Lake.

The half marathon, 10K, 5K, and the 1K kids dash will start and end at Windjammer Park. There will be a festival at the finish line for the community to attend and cheer on those who are finishing this beautiful and challenging course.

Those who would like to join the Whidbey Island Marathon Event as a volunteer can contact Melissa Riker at 360-929-2489 or m.riker@hotmail.com or the Elks Lodge at 360-675-7111.