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Kick off Thanksgiving with the 2021 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 light hearted fun while ensuring no Chicagoan will go hungry this holiday season. You can help additionally by bringing cans of food to either packet pick-up or on race day.
Perks
We 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 Groups
Learn 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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Shifts (9)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Packet Pickup - Tuesday (Shift 1) | 10:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 2/12 | Over |
Packet Pickup - Tuesday (Shift 2) | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 0/12 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Packet Pickup - Wednesday (Shift 2) | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 4/20 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Registration/Results Volunteers | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (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. Volunteers may also be asked to assist with the Awards Ceremony. | 17/30 | Over |
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. | 42/45 | Over |
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! | 4/40 | Over |
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. | 21/35 | Over |
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. | 4/30 | Over |
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). | 6/40 | Over |