Chicago Spring Half Marathon/10K

Thursday, May 15th from 4:00pm to Sunday, May 18th, 2014 11:00am

About

Start your year off strong by volunteering for the Chicago Half Marathon and Chicago Spring Half 10K! You will spend the day just steps away from Chicago’s Lake Michigan waterfront alongside the Chicago River helping runners accomplish their goals.
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
12 and up
Requirement Details
The Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K is committed to being environmentally and socially sustainable. That includes striving to be an energy-efficient, zero-waste event and encouraging participation by all members of our community. To show our commitment, we are working with Athletes for a Fit Planet to earn certification to the Council for Responsible Sport sustainability standard.

Here are some of the things you can do to help make this a sustainable event:

- Every mile you drive produces about a pound of CO2. So we encourage Volunteers to carpool, use mass transit or ride your bike to the race to minimize our carbon footprint.
- Use the right bins when you throw away your trash.
- Bring your own reusable water bottle.
Perks
All Volunteers will receive a t-shirt when they arrive. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by Goose Island Catering.

If you are located on the course, your shirt, food, radio and credentials will be dropped directly to you. If Fluid Station Volunteers or Medical Volunteers are short any items, the Fluid Station Captain should radio Justin Larson, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator.

Fulfill volunteer time for school or community programs, meet a new friend or business contact, increase social and relationship skills, increase self-confidence, increase communication skills, increase managerial skills, sense of achievement, create new interests or hobbies, new experience, meet a diverse range of people, career experience directly related to the following areas: medical, event management, sports management, sports marketing, communication
Parking Details
We are highly encouraging public transportation. If driving is required, please see the following locations for each Volunteer position:

Pre-Packet Pickup at Fleet Feet Old Town:
There is a parking garage on North Ave. just west of the Piper's Alley entrance. The first hour is a validated $2 parking but regular rates apply following. Behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave, you can often find parking.

Will Call Volunteers, Start Volunteers, Race Guards, Gear Check Volunteers, Finisher Volunteers, Green Team, Bike Marshals, Start Volunteers, Pacers, Finish Area Medical Tent, Fluid Station #1 and Medical Tent #1:
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in with Justin Larson, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator at the Volunteer Tent in Lake Shore East Park, he will give you a coupon to be redeemed when you exit the parking garage. There is a limited number of coupons, so please carpool if possible!

Fluid Station #2 and Medical Tent #2 Volunteers:
Burnham Harbor: $23/day

Fluid Station #3 and Medical Tent #3 Volunteers:
31st Street Beach East of Lake Shore Drive: $0.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm

Fluid Station #4 and Medical Tent #4 Volunteers:
Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive, Burnham Dr: $0.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm

Fluid Station #5 and Medical Tent #5 Volunteers:
47th and Cornell: $0.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
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268 Positions Filled | 218 Impacts | 1,147 Hours

Shifts (43)

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescription
 
Pre-Packet Pickup - Thursday4:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
1620 North Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Fleet Feet - Old Town (If driving, street parking behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave. is your best bet!)
Pre-Packet Pick-up will take place prior to the race at Fleet Feet - Old Town. Athletes follow a procession along marked tables to accumulate all the materials needed for race-day.Over

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescription
 
Pre-Packet Pickup - Friday9:30am (CT)3:30pm (CT)
1620 North Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Fleet Feet - Old Town (If driving, street parking behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave. is your best bet!)
Pre-Packet Pick-up will take place prior to the race at Fleet Feet - Old Town. Athletes follow a procession along marked tables to accumulate all the materials needed for race-day.Over
Pre-Packet Pickup - Friday3:30pm (CT)8:30pm (CT)
1620 North Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Fleet Feet - Old Town (If driving, street parking behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave. is your best bet!)
Pre-Packet Pick-up will take place prior to the race at Fleet Feet - Old Town. Athletes follow a procession along marked tables to accumulate all the materials needed for race-day.Over

1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescription
 
Pre-Packet Pickup - Saturday9:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
1620 North Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Fleet Feet - Old Town (If driving, street parking behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave. is your best bet!)
Pre-Packet Pick-up will take place prior to the race at Fleet Feet - Old Town. Athletes follow a procession along marked tables to accumulate all the materials needed for race-day.Over
Pre-Packet Pickup - Saturday9:30am (CT)3:00pm (CT)
1620 North Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Fleet Feet - Old Town (If driving, street parking behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave. is your best bet!)
Pre-Packet Pick-up will take place prior to the race at Fleet Feet - Old Town. Athletes follow a procession along marked tables to accumulate all the materials needed for race-day.Over
Pre-Packet Pickup - Saturday2:30pm (CT)7:30pm (CT)
1620 North Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Fleet Feet - Old Town (If driving, street parking behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave. is your best bet!)
Pre-Packet Pick-up will take place prior to the race at Fleet Feet - Old Town. Athletes follow a procession along marked tables to accumulate all the materials needed for race-day.Over

1 - 37 of 37 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescription
 
Bike Marshal Volunteers5:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
Monitor the safety, progression, and flow of athletes within an assigned area. This may include: Being positioned at crosswalks, turns, or corners to verbally and/or physically signal directions to athletes along the course; Monitor participants and keep spectators from crossing/entering the course. We ask that bike marshals maintain an assertive...Over
Finish Area Medical Team5:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
Provide medical assistance where needed. Medical Knowledge required. After checking in at the Volunteer Tent, head over to the Medical Tent near the finish line to check in with Larry Scire. Larry will be your point of contact for the day.Over
Finish Captains5:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
Finish 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. When you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a radio along with a clipboard. The clipboard...Over
Finisher Volunteers - Amenities6:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
You will check in at the Volunteer Tent, receive a pair of snips then head to the start line to help release the corrals. After releasing the Athletes you will head to the finish area to hand out amenities. You must check out before leaving. Over
Finisher Volunteers - Medals6:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
You will check in at the Volunteer Tent before heading to the finish line to setup the amenities and medals. You must check out at the Volunteer Tent before leaving.Over
Flower Power Station Volunteers8:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 E. South Water
Chicago, IL 60661
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
Helping the Life Time Fitness Marketing team replenish the flowers and pots for the Flower Power station. Check in at the Volunteer Tent then head to the Flower Power Station with Scott "Hootie" Hutchmacher.Over
Fluid Station #1 - Illinois Rush Track Club5:45am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
Fill and distribute water, Gatorade and most important...cheer on the participants! After checking in at the Main Volunteer Tent, you will need to walk to Fluid Station #1. At that point, you will check in with Nancy and Bob Curran who will be your point of contact for the day....Over
Fluid Station #1 Captain5:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
Fluid Station 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. After checking in at the Main Volunteer Tent, you will be given a ride to your fluid...Over
Fluid Station #2 Captain5:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
Text Justin Larson, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator at 515.451.9052 when you arrive.
Chicago, IL 60601
Meet at Lake Front Trail between McCormick Place and East 18th Drive
Fluid Station 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. When you arrive at your fluid station please text Justin Larson, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator at 515.451.9052 with...Over
Fluid Station #2 Volunteers - Life Time Fitness RUN5:45am (CT)11:00am (CT)
Meet at Lake Front Trail between McCormick Place and East 18th Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Fill and distribute water, Gatorade, and most important...cheer on the participants! Check in with the Fluid Station Captains, David Howard and Colleen Cady-Henriksen upon arriving at the Fluid Station. David and Colleen will be your point of contact for the day. If you are in need of supplies, they will...Over
Fluid Station #3 Captain5:30am (CT)10:30am (CT)
Text Justin Larson, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator at 515.451.9052 when you arrive.
Chicago, IL 60601
Meet at the Lake Front Trail at East 30th
Fluid Station 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. When you arrive at your fluid station please text Justin Larson, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator at 515.451.9052 with...Over
Fluid Station #3 Volunteers - Perl Mortgage5:45am (CT)10:30am (CT)
Meet at Lake Front Trail and East 30th
Chicago, IL 60601
Fill and distribute water, Gatorade and most important...cheer on the participants! Check in with the Fluid Station Captains, Robert Engebretson and Terri Kearns upon arriving at the Medical Tent. Robert and Terri will be your point of contact for the day. If you are in need of supplies, they will...Over
Fluid Station #4 Captain5:30am (CT)10:30am (CT)
Text Justin Larson, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator at 515.451.9052 when you arrive.
Chicago, IL 60601
Meet at Lake Front Trail and East Oakwood Blvd
Fluid Station 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. When you arrive at your fluid station please text Justin Larson, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator at 515.451.9052 with...Over
Fluid Station #4 Volunteers - DePaul Phi Kappa Psi5:45am (CT)10:30am (CT)
Meet at Lake Front Trail and East Oakwood Blvd
Chicago, IL 60601
Fill and distribute water, Gatorade and most important...cheer on the participants! Check in with the Fluid Station Captains, Milan Stevanovich and Jake Gorman upon arriving at the Fluid Station. Milan and Jake will be your point of contact for the day. If you are in need of supplies, they will...Over
Fluid Station #5 Captain5:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
Parking at E. 42nd and Cornel Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
Meet at Lake Front Trail and East 42nd Street
Fluid Station 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. When you arrive at your fluid station please text Justin Larson, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator at 515.451.9052 with...Over
Fluid Station #5 Volunteers - Life Time Fitness RUN5:45am (CT)11:00am (CT)
Parking at E. 42nd and Cornel Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
Meet at Lake Front Trail and East 42nd Street
Fill and distribute water, Gatorade and most important...cheer on the participants! Check in with the Fluid Station Captains, Jim Cassioppi and Karie Stringer upon arriving at the Fluid Station. Jim and Karie will be your point of contact for the day. If you are in need of supplies, they will...Over
Gear Check Captains5:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
Gear Check 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. You will receive a radio and clipboard when you check in at the Volunteer Tent. Take all...Over
Gear Check Volunteers5:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
This position gives 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
Green Team5:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 E. South Water
Chicago, IL 60661
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
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Medical Tent #1 - Oakton Students5:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
Assist with the Medical needs of finishers. Medical knowledge required. After checking in at the Main Volunteer Tent, you will need to walk to Medical Tent #1. At that point, you will check in with Nancy and Bob Curran who will be your point of contact for the day. If...Over
Medical Tent #2 - Oakton Students5:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
Meet at Lake Front Trail between McCormick Place and East 18th Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Provide medical assistance where needed. Medical knowledge required. Check in with the Fluid Station Captains, David Howard and Colleen Cady-Henriksen upon arriving at the Medical Tent. David and Colleen will be your point of contact for the day. If you are in need of supplies, they will radio Operations. They...Over
Medical Tent #35:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
Meet at Lake Front Trail and East 30th
Chicago, IL 60601
Provide medical assistance where needed. Medical knowledge required. Check in with the Fluid Station Captains, Robert Engebretson and Terri Kearns upon arriving at the Medical Tent. Robert and Terri will be your point of contact for the day. If you are in need of supplies, they will radio Operations. They...Over
Medical Tent #45:30am (CT)10:30am (CT)
Meet at Lake Front Trail and East Oakwood Blvd
Chicago, IL 60601
Provide medical assistance where needed. Medical knowledge required. Check in with the Fluid Station Captains, Milan Stevanovich and Jake Gorman upon arriving at the Medical Tent. Milan and Jake will be your point of contact for the day. If you are in need of supplies, they will radio Operations. They...Over
Medical Tent #55:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
Meet at Lake Front Trail and East 42nd Street
Chicago, IL 60661
Parking is available at E. 42nd and Comel Dr.
Provide medical assistance where needed. Medical knowledge required. Check in with the Fluid Station Captains, Jim Cassioppi and Karie Stringer upon arriving at the Medical Tent. Jim and Karie will be your point of contact for the day. If you are in need of supplies, they will radio Operations. They...Over
Pacer Time: 1:305:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
*Not open to the general public You will receive your Pacer sign when you check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent.Over
Pacer Time: 1:455:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
*Not open to the general public You will receive your Pacer sign when you check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent.Over
Pacer Time: 1:505:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
*Not open to the general public You will receive your Pacer sign when you check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent.Over
Pacer Time: 2:005:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
*Not open to the general public You will receive your Pacer sign when you check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent.Over
Pacer Time: 2:105:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
*Not open to the general public You will receive your Pacer sign when you check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent.Over
Pacer Time: 2:205:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
*Not open to the general public You will receive your Pacer sign when you check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent.Over
Pacer Time: 2:305:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
*Not open to the general public You will receive your Pacer sign when you check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent.Over
Pacer Time: 2:455:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
*Not open to the general public You will receive your Pacer sign when you check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent.Over
Race Guards5:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 E. South Water
Chicago, IL 60661
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
You will pickup your race bib at the Volunteer Tent the morning of the race.Over
Start Captains/Kids Race5:30am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
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. They will also assist with the transition of volunteers over to the Kids Race. After checking in at...Over
Start Volunteers/Kids Race5:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
Assist participants get to the correct coral and manage the barricades. Once start duties are complete you will assist with the Kids Race. After checking in at the Volunteer Tent, head to the start line to find Chris Hughes and Kara Reckrey who will be your point of contact for...Over
Volunteer Tent Organizer6:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 E. South Water
Chicago, IL 60661
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
Help the Volunteer Assistant with shirt distribution, organizing the Volunteer Tent and protect the Volunteers items.Over
Will Call / Ask Me / Course Marshal5:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)
400 East South Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for a $4 coupon. Park in the garage and when you check-in at the Volunteer Tent you will receive a coupon to be redeemed when you leave.
Packet Pick-up is the first stop for athletes to acquire all race materials that are required to compete. Athletes follow a procession along marked tables to accumulate all the materials needed for race-day. You will be assisting Stephanie Bird, Athlete Services Coordinator. After checking in at the Volunteer tent, head...Over

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John Hampilos wrote on April 7th, 2014

Going To Bed at Night Saying we've done something Wonderful..... That's what Matters To Me .

GivePulse profile picture of Sarah Nadler Sarah Nadler  10 years ago
John, thank you for donating your time! We look forward to having you as part of the volunteer team at the 2014 Spring Half Marathon!