When you live near the Rock and Roll Marathon route, you can either try to get around the marathon, run it, or find away to enjoy it! We chose the last option and joined our friends, the B Family, for their annual water station. They are literally on the route so they are blocked in – which is a great excuse to hand out water and turn it into a party.
We rode our bikes over to their house and realized that this was a well oiled machine. Tables with cups and a system for filling and then refilling the water jugs was in place. Not to mention a great spread of breakfast and bloody marys for the volunteers. It wasn’t long until the first few runners came by, then the big waves came. It was so neat seeing the various kinds of runners – everyone was working hard. The sweetest thing was that so many runners not only slowed down, but some stopped to take the water from the kids and thank them for being there to cheer and hydrate. It was so cute to see the excitement on the kids faces.
Cutest helpers ever
The waiting
Someone has to drink the champs and bloodies
Working hard!
Towards the end, the kids handed out little candies too. It was a very sought after position
Congratulations to everyone that ran! And thank you to all the runners who took time to say thank you, you made a lot of little kids very happy!
The Goon Room 
So glad that you continue your tradition to support the runners for this cause! I still remember how cold it was that weekend in Phoenix when Stephanie ran her first marathon! She is amazing and you all are amazing for supporting those who continue the good works! Bless all the children who support the effort, because they may be counted among the runners for the cause in the future!