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| Approval | Organizer will approve registrants |
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| Close Date | Any time before the event starts or when space runs out. |
| Age Limit | 13 and up |
| Description | Celebrate the 21st Annual Chicago Half Marathon & 5K with us. This year’s epic event traverses the streets around Hyde Park and the Museum of Science and Industry before winding on to traffic-free Lake Shore Drive. We couldn’t put on a world-class event like the Chicago Half Marathon without the help of our volunteers! *times might be slightly adjusted until 1 week prior to the race. |
| Perks | Now is your chance to take part in welcoming all of the athletes that will be joining us for this amazing, world-class event. All volunteers will receive a Race Crew T-shirt and some light refreshments, depending on their location. All volunteers will also receive lots of thank yous for supporting the Chicago running community and our participants. |
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| Causes | Community General Service Health & Medicine Sports & Recreation |
| Skills | Cleanups Event Planning Fitness Food Distribution Fundraising Help w/People Medical Race Registration Race Waterstops Recreational Activities Sports |
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| You will be assisting Athlete Services to setup bibs, shirts and goody bags at the expo hall. Check in with Volunteer Manager, Soldier Field - Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 2/5 | Register | |
| You will be assisting Athlete Services to setup bibs, shirts and goody bags at the expo hall. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 3/5 | Register | |
| You will be assisting athletes to find their bib number on a computer or tablet. This is a very simple task but as a representative of Life Time Fitness it is essential to be extremely friendly, personable and always give the best customer service possible. The Athlete Services Coordinator will be your point of contact for any questions. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 1/2 | Register | |
| You will be placed throughout the expo to help athletes get to their desired destination. In this role you must be extremely friendly and personable to give the best customer service possible. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 0/5 | Register | |
| Expo Captains will be responsible for managing key areas at the Expo related to Packet Pickup, T-Shirts and Goody Bags, Bib Look-Up, Directional, and Info. Expo Captains are responsible for working with race staff to make sure everyone has the information and tools they need, making sure volunteers remain on task, and helping provide excellent customer service. Training and instructions will be available prior to the event. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field - Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 3/4 | Register | |
| Assist the Athlete Services Manager with customer service and packet pick-up logistics. Help provide information about the race to participants and spectators. Answer FAQs about the race, schedule, directions, and other general knowledge regarding the event. It is required to go over Race Information Documents prior to the event. FAQs and all other information will be provided. Please check in with the Athlete Services Manager or with the Volunteer Assistant, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 0/1 | Register | |
| Athletes will approach the Packet Pickup area after looking up their bib number. The Athlete Services Coordinator will be your point of contact for any questions. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 0/25 | Register | |
| Following Packet Pickup, athletes will approach the t-shirt and goody bag area. On their packet it will provide the shirt size. Athletes are only allowed to switch out their shirt size at the results tent on race day. The Athlete Services Coordinator will be your point of contact for any questions. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 4/25 | Register | |
| You will be assisting athletes to find their bib number on a computer or tablet. This is a very simple task but as a representative of Life Time Fitness it is essential to be extremely friendly, personable and always give the best customer service possible. The Athlete Services Coordinator will be your point of contact for any questions. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 1/2 | Register | |
| You will be placed throughout the expo to help athletes get to their desired destination. In this role you must be extremely friendly and personable to give the best customer service possible. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 0/5 | Register | |
| Athletes will approach the Packet Pickup area after looking up their bib number. The Athlete Services Coordinator will be your point of contact for any questions. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 2/40 | Register | |
| Following Packet Pickup, athletes will approach the t-shirt and goody bag area. On their packet it will provide the shirt size. Athletes are only allowed to switch out their shirt size at the results tent on race day. The Athlete Services Coordinator will be your point of contact for any questions. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 0/25 | Register | |
| You will be placed throughout the expo to help athletes get to their desired destination. In this role you must be extremely friendly and personable to give the best customer service possible. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 0/5 | Register | |
| Athletes will approach the Packet Pickup area after looking up their bib number. The Athlete Services Coordinator will be your point of contact for any questions. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 4/60 | Register | |
| Following Packet Pickup, athletes will approach the t-shirt and goody bag area. On their packet it will provide the shirt size. Athletes are only allowed to switch out their shirt size at the results tent on race day. The Athlete Services Coordinator will be your point of contact for any questions. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 24/35 | Register | |
| You will be placed throughout the expo to help athletes get to their desired destination. In this role you must be extremely friendly and personable to give the best customer service possible. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 0/5 | Register | |
| Athletes will approach the Packet Pickup area after looking up their bib number. The Athlete Services Coordinator will be your point of contact for any questions. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 0/25 | Register | |
| Following Packet Pickup, athletes will approach the t-shirt and goody bag area. On their packet it will provide the shirt size. Athletes are only allowed to switch out their shirt size at the results tent on race day. The Athlete Services Coordinator will be your point of contact for any questions. Check in at the Volunteer Area, Soldier Field – Concourse, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | 1/25 | Register | |
| Assist shuttle coordinators with onboarding athletes onto shuttles and helping with crowd control. Your main point of contact will be the Shuttle Coordinator Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent, Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 1/10 | Register | |
| Assist shuttle coordinators with onboarding athletes onto shuttles and helping with crowd control. Your main point of contact will be the Shuttle Coordinator Check in with Shuttle Coordinator, Corner of Randolph & Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 | 0/10 | Register | |
| This positions give runners a peace of mind during pre and post-race, than knowing their belongings are safely stored. Duties include labeling and organizing runner's belongings when they drop off, and retrieving them in a timely manner at the end of the race. Bending and lifting up to 12lbs is required for this role. Check in at the Volunteer Tent, Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/50 | Register | |
| As Gear Check Captain, you are responsible for managing all gear check volunteers. This position give runners a peace of mind during pre and post-race, knowing their belongings are safely stored. Duties include labeling and organizing runner's belongings when they drop off, and retrieving them in a timely manner at the end of the race. Bending and lifting up to 12lbs is required for this role. Please Check-In at Main Volunteer Tent, Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/2 | Register | |
| Assist with providing information about the race to participants and spectators. Answer FAQs about the race, schedule, directions, and other general knowledge regarding the event. It is required to go over Race Information Documents prior to the event. FAQs and all other information will be provided. Please check in with the Athlete Services Manager or at the Volunteer Tent, Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/1 | Register | |
| Start Captains will wait at the volunteer tent for all start volunteers to arrive and will take the group to the start line to meet up with the Start Coordinator. The Start Captains are the lead point in disseminating information and providing instruction to their respective volunteer team, and will be the point of contact for any questions or concerns on race day. Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 3/4 | Register | |
| Our first and foremost priority at all times during the race is athlete safety. As a Start Volunteer, you will work alongside the Start Line Staff in making sure each athlete has a safe experience. Duties include: lining up athletes up in the correct corals; releasing athletes onto the course and directing athlete traffic; keeping spectators clear of athlete area. After all athletes are let out onto the course you will head to the gear check tent to be ready to hand back the athletes gear after they complete the race. Check in at the Volunteer Tent, Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/35 | Register | |
| Will Call volunteers will be helping with race morning packet pickup. The Athlete Service Coordinator will be your point of contact for any questions you are unable to answer. Once all of the will call packets are picked up, you will be helping sort gear check bags and/or helping set up the awards for the awards ceremony. Check in at the Volunteer Tent, Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/25 | Register | |
| Experienced Biker required to lead large groups of runners. Check in at the Volunteer Tent, Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/12 | Register | |
| This person is responsible for managing the Aid Station Volunteers to setup tables and fluids according to the given map along with managing the volunteers to distribute fluids to athletes. To fulfill this role you must have a 1 on 1 interview with the Volunteer Coordinator prior to the race and attend the mandatory staff meeting the Thursday prior to the race. More details to come on meeting time and location. Text or Call the Volunteer Coordinator when you Arrive, 47th and Northbound on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 | 1/2 | Register | |
| Assist with medical needs in a tent on the course or on site. Exact placement will be determined race morning. Medical knowledge required, medical professional licensing is preferred (EMT, Paramedic, RN, PT, MD). Check-in at Main Medical Tent (near Finish Line). Ask for Terri (Medical Coordinator), Jackson Park (Near Finish line just east of the entrance to the Jackson Park Golf Course off HayesDr, Chicago, IL 60637 | 2/50 | Register | |
| Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and sports drink to the athletes as they pass. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris during the race. All Volunteers must work their entire shift and check- in/check-out with their Volunteer Captain. Check in with your Captain, Marquette & Richardson, Chicago, IL 60637 | 20/60 | Register | |
| Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and sports drink to the athletes as they pass. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris during the race. All Volunteers must work their entire shift and check- in/check-out with their Volunteer Captain. Check in with your Captain, South Shore Drive & S. La Rabida Hospital Dr (La Rabida Hospital), Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/60 | Register | |
| Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and sports drink to the athletes as they pass. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris during the race. All Volunteers must work their entire shift and check- in/check-out with their Volunteer Captain. Check in with your Captain, 57th & Northbound on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/60 | Register | |
| Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and sports drink to the athletes as they pass. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris during the race. All Volunteers must work their entire shift and check- in/check-out with their Volunteer Captain. Check in with your Captain, 47th & Northbound on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/60 | Register | |
| This person is responsible for managing the Aid Station Volunteers to setup tables and fluids according to the given map along with managing the volunteers to distribute fluids to athletes. To fulfill this role you must have a 1 on 1 interview with the Volunteer Coordinator prior to the race and attend the mandatory staff meeting the Thursday prior to the race. More details to come on meeting time and location. Text or Call the Volunteer Coordinator when you Arrive, Oakwood & Northbound on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/2 | Register | |
| This person is responsible for managing the Aid Station Volunteers to setup tables and fluids according to the given map along with managing the volunteers to distribute fluids to athletes. To fulfill this role you must have a 1 on 1 interview with the Volunteer Coordinator prior to the race and attend the mandatory staff meeting the Thursday prior to the race. More details to come on meeting time and location. Text or Call the Volunteer Coordinator when you Arrive, Oakwood and Southbound on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 | 1/2 | Register | |
| This person is responsible for managing the Aid Station Volunteers to setup tables and fluids according to the given map along with managing the volunteers to distribute fluids to athletes. To fulfill this role you must have a 1 on 1 interview with the Volunteer Coordinator prior to the race and attend the mandatory staff meeting the Thursday prior to the race. More details to come on meeting time and location. Text or Call the Volunteer Coordinator when you Arrive, 53rd & Southbound on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/2 | Register | |
| Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and sports drink to the athletes as they pass. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris during the race. All Volunteers must work their entire shift and check- in/check-out with their Volunteer Captain. Check in with your Captain, Oakwood & Northbound Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/60 | Register | |
| Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and sports drink to the athletes as they pass. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris during the race. All Volunteers must work their entire shift and check- in/check-out with their Volunteer Captain. Check in with your Captain, Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Ramp & 31st, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/60 | Register | |
| Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and sports drink to the athletes as they pass. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris during the race. All Volunteers must work their entire shift and check- in/check-out with their Volunteer Captain. Check in with your Captain, Oakwood & Southbound on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/60 | Register | |
| Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and sports drink to the athletes as they pass. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris during the race. All Volunteers must work their entire shift and check- in/check-out with their Volunteer Captain. Check in with your Captain, 47th and Southbound on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/65 | Register | |
| Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and sports drink to the athletes as they pass. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris during the race. All Volunteers must work their entire shift and check- in/check-out with their Volunteer Captain. Check in with your Captain, 53rd & Southbound on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/60 | Register | |
| Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and sports drink to the athletes as they pass. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris during the race. All Volunteers must work their entire shift and check- in/check-out with their Volunteer Captain. Check in with your Captain, Science Drive & Southbound on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/60 | Register | |
| Finish line volunteers will be helping by congratulating athletes with their finisher medal, handing out water and post-race snacks, towels, and more. Your main point of contact will be the Finish Line Coordinator. Check in at the Volunteer Tent, Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 10/150 | Register | |
| Our first and foremost priority at all times during the race is athlete safety. As a Run Course Marshal, you will work alongside the Run Course Staff in making sure each athlete has a safe experience along the run course. Duties for run course may include: directing athlete traffic along the course; reminding athletes and/or repeating important instructions; keeping spectators clear of athlete area. Check in at the Volunteer Tent, Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/25 | Register | |
| Meet at the Start Line at Jackson Park. Please obtain safety vests from our race staff and you will receive instructions from Julie Coleman once you arrive. Ask for Julie Coleman at the Start Line, Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 0/8 | Register | |
| These volunteers assist in the athlete food area in the finish fest area. Check in at the Volunteer Tent, Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 1/40 | Register | |
| Assist staff with tearing down and loading up trucks following the race. Jackson Park, 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | 1/35 | Register |
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