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Bird is the word on November 27 - Warm up your Thanksgiving appetite with Chicago’s longest running Thanksgiving tradition; the 38th Annual Turkey Day Run! The Turkey Day Run Chicago brings family and friends together to start the day in a healthy way.
Big News In 2014: We're offering both 5K and 8K distances this year.
By volunteering you'll be supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository ensuring no Chicagoan goes hungry this Thanksgiving. Please bringing two cans of food to either packet pick-up or to the race day.
Big News In 2014: We're offering both 5K and 8K distances this year.
By volunteering you'll be supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository ensuring no Chicagoan goes hungry this Thanksgiving. Please bringing two cans of food to either packet pick-up or to the race day.
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
12 and up
Requirement Details
Positive, upbeat individuals to help thousands of individuals accomplish a goal while raising food and funds.
Life Time Fitness 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.
Life Time Fitness 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 complimentary event crew shirt along with snacks and beverages. Individuals and groups are invited!
Earn school credit or Dollars for Doers thru volunteering at our events.
Volunteer shirts will be provided. Please wear comfortable shorts/pants and tennis shoes. Water will be provided but I would recommend bringing an extra water bottle to stay hydrated.
Earn school credit or Dollars for Doers thru volunteering at our events.
Volunteer shirts will be provided. Please wear comfortable shorts/pants and tennis shoes. Water will be provided but I would recommend bringing an extra water bottle to stay hydrated.
Parking Details
We are highly encouraging public transportation. Free neighborhood street parking is available, but plan to arrive early to find a spot. Parking is available at Lincoln Park Zoo on Cannon Drive for a fee.
*Note – Fullerton between Stockton and Lake Shore Drive AND the Northbound & Southbound Fullerton exits off Lake Shore Drive will close at 8:45 a.m.
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.
*Note – Fullerton between Stockton and Lake Shore Drive AND the Northbound & Southbound Fullerton exits off Lake Shore Drive will close at 8:45 a.m.
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.
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Shifts (22)
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Packet Pickup-Saturday | 9:30am (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!) | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
Packet Pickup-Saturday | 2:30pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | 1620 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Packet Pickup-Sunday | 10:30am (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!) | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
Packet Pickup-Sunday | 2:30pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 1620 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Community Outreach | 3:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, Illinois 60614 | You will be helping our staff put road closure fliers on all the cars lining Cannon Drive. | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Packet Pickup-Wednesday | 10:00am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 1620 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
Packet Pickup-Wednesday | 2:30pm (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!) | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
1 - 15 of 15 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Turkey Tailgate Volunteers | 6:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | Assist in the setup, game assisting and teardown of the Turkey Tailgate. Games include Turkey Bowling, Football Throw, Cornhole Toss, Costume Contest and CLIF Kid Zone Tent and more! | Over |
Setup Crew | 5:00am (CT) | 8:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | Assist the staff with setting up the start and finish areas. | Over |
Tear Down Crew | 9:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | Assist the staff with tearing down and loading equipment trucks. | Over |
Medical Team | 7:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | Assist with medical needs on the course and finish area. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Start Volunteers & Kids Race | 6:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | Assist with the setup of the start line, assist Start Line Coordinators during the event, help teardown the start then assist at the kids race at 10am | Over |
Fluid Station #2 Captain (Recreation) | 7:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | 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. Parking is located on N Recreation Dr. | Over |
Fluid Station #1 Captain (Montrose) | 7:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | 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. Parking is located on W. Montrose Ave. | Over |
Gear Check Captains | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | 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 |
Registration, Directional & Awards Volunteers | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | Help setup the registration and awards area, assist Athlete Services during the event then help teardown the are following the event. | Over |
Lead Cyclist | 8:00am (CT) | 10:30am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | Lead the first few runners on the course to ensure they follow the correct path and to alert staff when the first few runners are near the finish line. | Over |
Course Marshals | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | 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. Spectators are not allowed to cross an active... | Over |
Finish Volunteers | 7:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | Setup the finish chute and hand out fluids and product after athletes cross the finish line. | Over |
Gear Check Volunteers | 6:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | 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 |
Fluid Station #2 (Recreation) | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then teardown the station following the last runner. Parking is located on N. Recreation Dr. | Over |
Fluid Station #1 (Montrose) | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then teardown the station following the last runner. Parking is located on W Montrose Ave. | Over |