About
Our road races are made for the people and run by the people. We take pride in working with some of the greatest individual and volunteer groups in the world. If you are interested in supporting thousands of runners and walkers at Michelob ULTRA Chicago 13.1 Marathon® Series register here! Don't forget to share this opportunity on social media to get all your friends and family members involved!
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
4 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
12 and up
Requirement Details
Have fun and care about the safety of the athletes, spectators, volunteers and staff!
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 Operations to receive the needed items.
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 Operations to receive the needed items.
Perks
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
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, Gear Check Volunteers, Finisher Volunteers, Bike Marshals, Start Volunteers, Pacers, Finish Area Medical Tent will get free parking at:
Robert Black North School
7133 S Coles Ave.
Chicago, IL 60649
Fluid Station #1 and Medical Tent #1 Volunteers:
La Rabida Children's Hospital
6501 S Promonotary Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
Fluid Station #2 and Medical Tent #2 Volunteers:
Hayes and Cornell Parking Lot: $0.50 from 5am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Fluid Station #3 and Medical Tent #3 Volunteers:
Parking on the east and south side of the Museum of Science Industry: $0.50 from 5am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Fluid Station #4 and Medical Tent #4 Volunteers:
47th and Cornell: $0.50 from 5am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Fluid Station #5 and Medical Tent #5 Volunteers:
Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive: $0.50 from 5am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Fluid Station #6 and Medical Tent #6 Volunteers:
63rd Street Beach Parking Lot: $0.50 from 5am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
If you're interested in taking the shuttle from Millennium Park or Museum of Science and Industry, you can stop by packet pick-up at Fleet Feet on Thursday or Friday to pickup a ticket or contact me directly by Thursday morning to have a ticket sent.
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
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, Gear Check Volunteers, Finisher Volunteers, Bike Marshals, Start Volunteers, Pacers, Finish Area Medical Tent will get free parking at:
Robert Black North School
7133 S Coles Ave.
Chicago, IL 60649
Fluid Station #1 and Medical Tent #1 Volunteers:
La Rabida Children's Hospital
6501 S Promonotary Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
Fluid Station #2 and Medical Tent #2 Volunteers:
Hayes and Cornell Parking Lot: $0.50 from 5am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Fluid Station #3 and Medical Tent #3 Volunteers:
Parking on the east and south side of the Museum of Science Industry: $0.50 from 5am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Fluid Station #4 and Medical Tent #4 Volunteers:
47th and Cornell: $0.50 from 5am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Fluid Station #5 and Medical Tent #5 Volunteers:
Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive: $0.50 from 5am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Fluid Station #6 and Medical Tent #6 Volunteers:
63rd Street Beach Parking Lot: $0.50 from 5am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
If you're interested in taking the shuttle from Millennium Park or Museum of Science and Industry, you can stop by packet pick-up at Fleet Feet on Thursday or Friday to pickup a ticket or contact me directly by Thursday morning to have a ticket sent.
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
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Shifts (40)
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Pre-Packet Pickup - Thursday | 9:30am (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | 230 West North Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60610 Fleet Feet - Old Town | 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 - Thursday | 2:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | 230 West North Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60610 Fleet Feet - Old Town | 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
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Pre-Packet Pickup - Friday | 9:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 230 West North Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60610 Fleet Feet - Old Town | 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 - Friday | 2:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | 230 West North Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60610 Fleet Feet - Old Town | 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 - 36 of 36 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Start Volunteers - EWB-COC | 5:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | Assist participants get to the correct coral and help manage the release of the participants onto the course. | Over |
Medical Tent #2 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Hayes and Cornell. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | Provide medical assistance where needed. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Will Call / Ask Me / Finish Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center | Over | |
Medical Tent #3 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Hayes and Lake Shore Drive on Lake Front Path. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | Provide medical assistance where needed. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent #4 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 47th and Cornell on the Lake Front Path. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | Provide medical assistance where needed. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Pacer Time: 1:30 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | *Not open to the general public | Over |
Pacer Time: 1:45 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | *Not open to the general public | Over |
Pacer Time: 1:50 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | *Not open to the general public | Over |
Pacer Time: 2:00 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | *Not open to the general public | Over |
Pacer Time: 2:10 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | *Not open to the general public | Over |
Pacer Time: 2:20 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | *Not open to the general public | Over |
Pacer Time: 2:30 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | *Not open to the general public | Over |
Pacer Time: 2:45 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | *Not open to the general public | Over |
Fluid Station #5 Volunteers - UNO Soccer Academy High School | 5:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive on the Lake Front Path. Look for where the tables has been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | Fill and distribute water, Gatorade and most important...cheer on the participants! | Over |
Fluid Station #5 Captain | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive on the Lake Front Path. Look for where the tables has been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | 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. | Over |
Medical Tent #5 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive on the Lake Front Path. Look for where the tables has been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | Provide medical assistance where needed. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Fluid Station #6 Captain - Seagull Institute | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Hayes and Lake Shore Drive on the Lake Shore Path. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | 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. | Over |
Fluid Station #6 Volunteers - Seagull Institute | 5:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Hayes and Lake Shore Drive on the Lake Shore Path. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | Fill and distribute water, Gatorade, and most important...cheer on the participants! | Over |
Finish Area Medical Team | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | Assist with the Medical needs of finishers. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Finisher Volunteers - Amenities Bremen High School XC & Track | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | As a finish line volunteer, you will be present at a very emotional and pivotal moment of each athlete’s race experience, and therefore we encourage showcasing incredible enthusiasm and excitement at the finish line. Finish line volunteers are responsible for the following tasks: preparing and setting out athlete food and... | Over |
Finisher Volunteers - Medals Bremen High School XC & Track | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | As a finish line volunteer, you will be present at a very emotional and pivotal moment of each athlete’s race experience, and therefore we encourage showcasing incredible enthusiasm and excitement at the finish line. Finish line volunteers are responsible for the following tasks: placing medals around the necks of each... | Over |
Fluid Station #1 Volunteers - Depaul University Phi Kappa Psi | 5:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Near La Rabida Children's Hospital. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | Fill and distribute water, Gatorade and most important...cheer on the participants! | Over |
Fluid Station #2 Volunteers - Life Time Fitness RUN | 5:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Hayes and Cornell. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | Fill and distribute water, Gatorade, and most important...cheer on the participants! | Over |
Fluid Station #3 Volunteers - Little Village Lawndale Track and XC | 5:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Hayes and Lake Shore Drive on Lake Front Path. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | Fill and distribute water, Gatorade and most important...cheer on the participants! | Over |
Fluid Station #4 Volunteers - UNO Soccer Academy High School | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 47th and Cornell on the Lake Front Path. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | Fill and distribute water, Gatorade and most important...cheer on the participants! | Over |
Bike Marshal Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | 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 that bike marshals maintain an... | Over |
Gear Check Captains | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | 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. | Over |
Gear Check Volunteers - DSFIT2RUN | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main 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 |
Start Captains | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | 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. | Over |
Finish Captains | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | 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. | Over |
Fluid Station #1 Captain | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Near La Rabida Children's Hospital. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | 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. | Over |
Fluid Station #2 Captain - Life Time Fitness RUN | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Hayes and Cornell. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | 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. | Over |
Fluid Station #3 Captain - Little Village Lawndale Track and XC | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Hayes and Lake Shore Drive on Lake Front Path. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | 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. | Over |
Fluid Station #4 Captain | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 47th and Cornell on the Lake Front Path. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | 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. | Over |
Medical Tent #1 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Near La Rabida Children's Hospital. Look for where the tables have been dropped. Chicago, IL 60649 | Provide medical assistance where needed. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Start Volunteers/Beer Tent - Team to End AIDS | 5:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 7133 South Coles Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 South Shore Cultural Center Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | Assist participants get to the correct coral and manage the barricades. Once all the Athletes have been released onto the course, Volunteers will head over to the Beer Tent to setup and distribute beverages. Tips will be given directly back to Team to End AIDS. | Over |
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Kassandra Cosby wrote on June 5th, 2014
Sorry, I cannot make the Saturday event. But we will be there for the Friday event.