About
Come celebrate the 2017 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/locations might be slightly adjusted until 1 week prior to the race. Race staff reserves the right to reassign volunteers at the event.
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
13 and up
Social
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.
For group fundraising opportunities, please email Yasamin at volunteerchicago@lifetimefitness.com.
Aid Station Volunteer Shifts are reserved for groups of 10+. If your group is interested in helping hand out water and gatorade at an Aid Station, please email us at volunteerchicago@lifetimefitness.com.
For group fundraising opportunities, please email Yasamin at volunteerchicago@lifetimefitness.com.
Aid Station Volunteer Shifts are reserved for groups of 10+. If your group is interested in helping hand out water and gatorade at an Aid Station, please email us at volunteerchicago@lifetimefitness.com.
Parking Details
Volunteer parking locations are below but we recommend using public transportation or carpooling.
Sunday Main Volunteer Tent Parking
Free Parking at Hyde Park Academy – Must have printed out parking pass. Please arrive early! Lot fills up fast and is first come, first serve.
Sunday Main Volunteer Tent Parking
Free Parking at Hyde Park Academy – Must have printed out parking pass. Please arrive early! Lot fills up fast and is first come, first serve.
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Shifts (39)
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expo Registration Setup (Thursday) | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Soldier Field - Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in with Volunteer Manager | You will be assisting Athlete Services to setup bibs, shirts and goody bags at the expo hall. | Over |
1 - 5 of 5 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expo Registration Setup (Friday) | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Soldier Field – Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in at the Volunteer Area | You will be assisting Athlete Services to setup bibs, shirts and goody bags at the expo hall. | Over |
| Packet Pickup (Friday-Shift 1) | 11:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Soldier Field – Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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. | Over |
| T-Shirt and Goody Bags (Friday-Shift 1) | 11:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Soldier Field – Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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... | Over |
| Packet Pickup (Friday-Shift 2) | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | Soldier Field – Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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. | Over |
| T-Shirt and Goody Bags (Friday-Shift 2) | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | Soldier Field – Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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... | Over |
1 - 9 of 9 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expo Captain (Saturday) | 8:00am (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | Soldier Field - Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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... | Over |
| Expo Info Captain (Saturday) | 8:30am (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | Soldier Field – Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Please check in with the Athlete Services Manager or the Volunteer Assistant | 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... | Over |
| Bib Lookup (Saturday-Shift 1) | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Soldier Field – Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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... | Over |
| Packet Pick Up Full Day | 9:00am (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 If you're volunteering on Friday or Saturday, the Expo is at Soldier Field. | 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 | Over |
| Packet Pickup (Saturday-Shift 1) | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Soldier Field – Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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. | Over |
| T-Shirt and Goody Bags (Saturday-Shift 1) | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Soldier Field – Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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... | Over |
| Bib Lookup (Saturday-Shift 2) | 12:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | Soldier Field – Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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... | Over |
| Packet Pickup (Saturday-Shift 2) | 12:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | Soldier Field – Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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. | Over |
| T-Shirt and Goody Bags (Saturday-Shift 2) | 12:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | Soldier Field – Concourse 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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... | Over |
1 - 24 of 24 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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| Floater Captain | 4:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 If you're volunteering on Friday or Saturday, the Expo is at Soldier Field. | Assist in checking in and running groups of volunteers to the correct locations and making sure all volunteers are well taken care of during race day. You must be flexible to switch multiple responsibilities and assist with roles that need extra support. | Over |
| Gear Check | 4:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | 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... | Over |
| Info Tent Captain | 4:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 Please check in with the Athlete Services Manager or at the Volunteer Tent | 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. | Over |
| Start Captains | 4:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 | 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... | Over |
| Start Volunteers/Gear Check Volunteers | 4:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | 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... | Over |
| Will Call & Results Volunteers | 4:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | 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 in the Results Tent or you will... | Over |
| Back of the Pack Crew | 5:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at Main Volunteer Tent | This position is a fun and cheerful volunteer opportunity that offers direct interaction with the athletes. The Back of the Pack's first role is to assist the Life Time Staff with organizing the athletes at the start. Your focus should be on helping athletes get in the correct corrals, offer... | Over |
| Bike Marshal Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Experienced Biker required to lead large groups of runners. | Over |
| Captain - Aid Station A | 5:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Marquette & Richardson Chicago, IL 60637 Text or Call the Volunteer Coordinator when you Arrive | 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... | Over |
| Captain - Aid Station B | 5:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | South Shore Drive & S. La Rabida Hospital Dr (La Rabida Hospital) Chicago, IL 60637 Text or Call the Volunteer Coordinator when you Arrive | 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... | Over |
| Captain - Aid Station C | 5:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 57th and Northbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637 Text or Call the Volunteer Coordinator when you Arrive | 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... | Over |
| Floaters | 5:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60649 | Volunteers will be assigned to where the greatest need may be to ensure a smooth and safe event. Areas may include Gear Check, Aid Stations, Finish Line, etc. | Over |
| Medical Assistance | 5:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Jackson Park (Near Finish line just east of the entrance to the Jackson Park Golf Course off HayesDr Chicago, IL 60637 Check-in at Main Medical Tent (near Finish Line). Ask for Terri (Medical Coordinator) | 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). | Over |
| VIP Captain | 5:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 Check-In Location TBD | Assist the VIP Coordinator manage VIP parking, check-in, gear check, and other amenities at the VIP Finish Tent. Helping out at the expo would also be helpful but not required. | Over |
| Captain - Aid Station F | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Ramp & 31st Chicago, IL 60637 Text or Call the Volunteer Coordinator when you Arrive | 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... | Over |
| Captain - Aid Station H | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 47th and Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637 Text or Call the Volunteer Coordinator when you Arrive | 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... | Over |
| Captain - Aid Station J | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Science Drive & Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637 Text or Call the Volunteer Coordinator when you Arrive | 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... | Over |
| Finish Captains | 5:15am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | This person oversees all the volunteers assisting in the finish line area. | Over |
| Finish Line | 5:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | 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. | Over |
| Run Course Marshals | 6:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | 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... | Over |
| T2 Beer Garden Volunteers | 6:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 | Volunteers are in charge of setting up the beer garden, checking athlete's IDs at the entrance and making sure the area is pick-up at all times. | Over |
| Moto Volunteers | 6:15am (CT) | 11:30pm (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 Ask for Julie Coleman at the Start Line | Please meet by the Start Line at Cornell and Hayes at Jackson Park. Please obtain safety vests from our race staff and you will receive instructions from race staff once you arrive. | Over |
| Finish Fest Food | 7:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | These volunteers assist in the athlete food area in the finish fest area. | Over |
| Tear Down Crew | 10:00am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 | Assist staff with tearing down and loading up trucks following the race. | Over |
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