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Kick off Thanksgiving with the 2023 LIFE TIME Turkey Trot Chicago 5K/8K and Plymouth Rock Ramble kids race! Gather your flock and join us for this Thanksgiving Day tradition by volunteering at the race! Supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository, you'll join fellow volunteers, runners, joggers and walkers in some lighthearted fun while ensuring no Chicagoan will go hungry this holiday season. You can help additionally by bringing cans of food to either packet pickup or on race day.
PerksWe can't thank you enough for your help but we want to try to show you how much we appreciate you! All volunteers will receive an event specific volunteer beanie and/or shirt, water, snacks, a light meal, service hours, and more.
Volunteer GroupsLearn more about group opportunities and how you could earn a donation for your group or non-profit of 10+ by contacting us at volunteer.lifetime@gmail.com.
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Any time before each shift starts or when space runs out.
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13 and up
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Shifts (18)
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Packet Pickup - Saturday (Shift 1) | 9:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 1435 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 Road Runner Sports | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pickup, and shirt/goody bag distribution. Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | 1/15 | Register |
| Packet Pickup - Saturday (Shift 2) | 1:30pm (CT) | 6:45pm (CT) | 1435 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 Road Runner Sports | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pickup, and shirt/goody bag distribution. Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | 0/10 | Register |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Packet Pickup - Sunday (Shift 1) | 10:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 1435 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 Road Runner Sports | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pickup, and shirt/goody bag distribution. Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | 1/10 | Register |
| Packet Pickup - Sunday (Shift 2) | 2:00pm (CT) | 5:45pm (CT) | 1435 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 Road Runner Sports | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pickup, and shirt/goody bag distribution. Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | 0/17 | Register |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Packet Pickup - Wednesday (Shift 1) | 9:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 1435 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 Road Runner Sports | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pickup, and shirt/goody bag distribution. Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | 0/12 | Register |
| Packet Pickup - Wednesday (Shift 2) | 1:30pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 1435 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 Road Runner Sports | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pickup, and shirt/goody bag distribution. Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | 0/10 | Register |
1 - 12 of 12 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Registration/Results Volunteers | 5:15am (CT) | 8:00am (CT) | 2601 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Assist the registration staff with packet pickup to distribute bibs and congratulate athletes with their results once they finish. | 0/20 | Register |
| Gear Check Volunteers | 6:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2601 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Athletes will drop off their gear and you'll help label and organize the bags for easy pick-up after their race. | 0/30 | Register |
| General Volunteers | 6:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 2601 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | If you're flexible and adaptable to any task, this role is for you! General volunteers will be assigned different tasks throughout the event. | 0/10 | Register |
| Turkey Tailgate Volunteers | 6:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 2601 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Set up and monitor the games for the Turkey Tailgate. Games include Turkey Bowling, Football Throw, Bag Toss, Costume Contest, Kid Zone Tent, and more! | 0/35 | Register |
| Finish Volunteers | 6:45am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 2601 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Be the first to congratulate athletes once they finish their race! Prepare and distribute finisher medals, water, post-race food, and more. | 1/20 | Register |
| Start Volunteers & Kids Race | 7:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 2601 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Guide athletes to their assigned corral and assist with releasing them onto the course for both the 5K/8K and the Kids Race. | 0/20 | Register |
| Turkey Handlers | 7:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2601 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Assist the Turkey Mascot throughout the Turkey Tailgate festivities. | 0/1 | Register |
| Turkey Mascot | 7:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 141 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60657 Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking Lot | Keep warm in the Turkey Tom costume. You will be walking around the Turkey Tailgate festivities interacting with participants and their families. | 0/1 | Register |
| Aid Station A (Montrose) | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Cannon Drive, north of Fullerton Parkway Chicago, IL 60614 | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! Parking is located on W Montrose Ave. | 0/15 | Register |
| Aid Station B (Recreation) | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lake Shore Drive and Recreation Drive - Check in with your Captain 3650 N Recreation Drive Chicago, IL 60613 Parking is available in the Recreation Drive parking lot or Belmont Harbor. The aid station is located directly on the Lake Front Path just south of Recreation Drive parking lot. Look for the port-a-johns to locate the aid station. | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! | 0/15 | Register |
| Medical Assistance | 7:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 2601 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Assist with medical needs in the Main Medical tent or on course. Exact placement will be determined race morning. Medical knowledge is required; medical professional licensing is preferred (EMT, Paramedic, RN, PT, MD). | 0/25 | Register |
| Course Marshals | 8:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2601 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Point athletes in the right direction on course and help direct spectators at cross zones. | 0/5 | Register |