About
The Chicago Half Marathon gives runners the chance to run on traffic restricted Lake Shore Drive! This scenic 13.1-mile course starts in Historic Jackson Park, site of the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, and winds through the beautiful Hyde Park neighborhood and University of Chicago campus. The course then takes runners along Chicago’s south Lake Shore Drive, taking in the views of Lake Michigan, Chicago skyline and the Science and Industry Museum campus before a triumphant finish at the golden Statue of the Republic.
*times might be slightly adjusted until 1 week prior to the race.
*times might be slightly adjusted until 1 week prior to the race.
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
6 hours 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.
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
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 ton of thank yous for supporting the Chicago running community and our participants.
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Shifts (65)
1 - 10 of 10 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Packet Pickup (Friday-Shift 2) | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 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) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 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 |
T-Shirt and Goody Bags (Friday-Shift 1) | 11:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 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 |
Directional Volunteers (Friday-Shift 1) | 11:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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. | Over |
Directional Volunteers (Friday-Shift 2) | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 Check in at the Volunteer Area | Over | |
Packet Pickup (Friday-Shift 1) | 11:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 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 |
Bib Lookup (Friday-Shift 2) | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 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 |
Bib Lookup (Friday-Shift 1) | 11:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 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 |
Information Booth (Friday-Shift 1) | 11:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 Check in at the Volunteer Area | In this role you will be answering questions regarding the event at the expo prior to the race. To fulfill this role you must be extremely friendly, personable and willing to problem solve to give the best customer service possible. The Athlete Service Coordinator will be your point of contact... | Over |
Information Booth (Friday-Shift 2) | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 Check in at the Volunteer Area | In this role you will be answering questions regarding the event at the expo prior to the race. To fulfill this role you must be extremely friendly, personable and willing to problem solve to give the best customer service possible. The Athlete Service Coordinator will be your point of contact... | Over |
1 - 11 of 11 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Load Out Crew (Saturday) | 4:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 Check in at the Volunteer Area | This group will assist staff and sponsors move their items to designated areas out of the expo area. You must be able to live 20+ lbs. | Over |
T-Shirt and Goody Bags (Saturday-Shift 1) | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 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 |
T-Shirt and Goody Bags (Saturday-Shift 2) | 12:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 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 |
Directional Volunteers (Saturday-Shift 1) | 12:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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. | Over |
Directional Volunteers (Saturday-Shift 1) | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 Check in at the Volunteer Area | 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. | Over |
Packet Pickup (Saturday-Shift 2) | 12:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 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 |
Packet Pickup (Saturday-Shift 1) | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 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 |
Bib Lookup (Saturday-Shift 2) | 12:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 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 |
Information Booth (Saturday-Shift 1) | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 Check in at the Volunteer Area | In this role you will be answering questions regarding the event at the expo prior to the race. To fulfill this role you must be extremely friendly, personable and willing to problem solve to give the best customer service possible. The Athlete Service Coordinator will be your point of contact... | Over |
Information Booth (Saturday-Shift 2) | 12:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 Check in at the Volunteer Area | In this role you will be answering questions regarding the event at the expo prior to the race. To fulfill this role you must be extremely friendly, personable and willing to problem solve to give the best customer service possible. The Athlete Service Coordinator will be your point of contact... | Over |
Bib Lookup (Saturday-Shift 1) | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 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 |
1 - 44 of 44 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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#5 Aid Station | 5:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Oakwood & Northbound Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade 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... | Over |
#3 Aid Station | 5:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 57th & Northbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade 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... | Over |
Gear Check | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park 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 |
#1 Aid Station | 5:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Marquette & Richardson Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade 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... | Over |
#7 Aid Station | 5:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Oakwood & Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade 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... | Over |
#6 Aid Station | 5:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Ramp & 31st Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade 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... | Over |
Start Volunteers/Finish Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | Jackson Park 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 |
Run Course Marshals | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park 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 |
Will Call / Ask Me / Finish Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | In this role you will be answering questions regarding the event at the expo prior to the race. To fulfill this role you must be extremely friendly, personable and willing to problem solve to give the best customer service possible. The Athlete Service Coordinator will be your point of contact... | Over |
#8 Aid Station | 5:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 47th and Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade 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... | Over |
Lou Malnatis' Pizza Volunteers | 7:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | We need volunteers to assist Lou Malnatis' in the serving of pizza to all participants. | Over |
Finish Line | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Over | |
Beer Tent Volunteers - Team to End Aids | 6:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 | Over | |
Medical Tent #4 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 47th & Northbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Provide medical assistance on the course in assigned area. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent #5 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Oakwood & Northbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Provide medical assistance on the course in assigned area. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent #1 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Marquette & Richardson Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Provide medical assistance on the course in assigned area. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent #3 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 57th & Northbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Provide medical assistance on the course in assigned area. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent #10 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Science Dr. & Southbound Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Provide medical assistance on the course in assigned area. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
#4 Aid Station | 5:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 47th & Northbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade 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... | Over |
Captain-#5 Aid Station | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Oakwood & Northbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 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-#8 Aid Station | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 47th and Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 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-#9 Aid Station | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 53rd & Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 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-#10 Aid Station | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Science Drive & Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 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-#7 Aid Station | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Oakwood and Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 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-#6 Aid Station | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Ramp & 31st Chicago, IL 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-#3 Aid Station | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 57th and Northbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 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 |
Medical Tent #2 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | South Shore Drive & S. La Rabida Hospital Dr (La Rabida Hospital) Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Provide medical assistance on the course in assigned area. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Bike Marshal Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 | Experienced Biker required to lead large groups of runners. Please check in at Volunteer tent when you arrive. | Over |
Finish Captains | 5:15pm (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check-in at Main Volunteer Tent | Over | |
Pacer Time: 1:30 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Pacers are used to help athletes achieve their goal. You must attend the Expo to build your team to be a pacer. | Over |
Pacer Time: 2:10 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Pacers are used to help athletes achieve their goal. You must attend the Expo to build your team to be a pacer. | Over |
Pacer Time: 1:50 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Pacers are used to help athletes achieve their goal. You must attend the Expo to build your team to be a pacer. | Over |
Pacer Time: 2:30 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Pacers are used to help athletes achieve their goal. You must attend the Expo to build your team to be a pacer. | Over |
Pacer Time: 1:45 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Pacers are used to help athletes achieve their goal. You must attend the Expo to build your team to be a pacer. | Over |
Pacer Time: 2:20 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Pacers are used to help athletes achieve their goal. You must attend the Expo to build your team to be a pacer. | Over |
Pacer Time: 2:45 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Pacers are used to help athletes achieve their goal. You must attend the Expo to build your team to be a pacer. | Over |
Pacer Time: 2:00 | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Pacers are used to help athletes achieve their goal. You must attend the Expo to build your team to be a pacer. | Over |
Captain-#4 Aid Station | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 47th and Northbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 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-#2 Aid Station | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | South Shore Drive & S. La Rabida Hospital Dr (La Rabida Hospital) Chicago, IL 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-#1 Aid Station | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Marquette & Richardson Chicago, IL 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 Area Medical | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Jackson Park Chicago, IL 60637 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Provide medical assistance on the course in assigned area. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
#10 Aid Station | 5:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Science Drive & Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade 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... | Over |
#9 Aid Station | 5:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 53rd & Southbound on Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade 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... | Over |
#2 Aid Station | 5:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | South Shore Drive & S. La Rabida Hospital Dr (La Rabida Hospital) Chicago, IL Check in with your Captain | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade 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... | Over |