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Start your race season on the right foot with the Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K! Volunteering is a great way for future participants, friends, and family members of current participants, to get a close-up and behind the scenes view of the event.
2017 Race Changes!
We’re excited to announce some new changes for the 2017 Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K! Please pay special attention to the check-in location for your shift(s) as some of our check-in addresses have changed. The new addresses are very close to the ones from last year so it won’t change your commute drastically.
New Venue
This year, the finish festival of the Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K will be at Maggie Daley Park which is just steps away from our previous venue, Lake Shore East Park.
Maggie Daley Park
337 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
New Course
The Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K will start and finish along Columbus Drive, adjacent to our new race venue, Maggie Daley Park. The course will utilize a combination of closed streets and Lakefront Path giving way to sweeping views of Chicago’s famed skyline and Lake Michigan. With our new course, the Start Line, Finish Line, and a few of our Aid Stations will be at different locations.
Gatorade Endurance Formula
We’re proud to be partnered with Gatorade to provide Gatorade Endurance Formula on course at every Aid Station this year. Your Aid Station Captain will give you mixing instructions on race day.
- All volunteers will receive a race crew shirt
- All volunteers will receive complimentary snacks and/or a light meal and water
- All volunteers can also 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
We have discounted $15 flat rate parking for up to 12 hours for our volunteers at Millennium Lakeside Garage!
--- You can pick up your parking validation ticket at the Volunteer Tent on race morning. Special thanks to Millennium Lakeside Garages for offering a discount for our wonderful volunteers! Please use the Southbound entrance. The Northbound entrance on Columbus, between Monroe and Randolph will be closed due to the race.
Sunday - Aid Stations
Please meet directly at your Aid Station. There is a parking lot located near each Aid Station but standard rates apply.
Friday & Saturday - Fleet Feet Old Town
We recommend public transportation or street parking behind Piper’s Alley or on North Ave if you’re volunteering at Packet Pickup at Fleet Feet Old Town.
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Shifts (42)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Packet Pickup - Packet Stuffing/Set-up | 11:00am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 208 South Jefferson Street Chicago, Illinois 60661 Fleet Feet - Old Town (If driving, street parking behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave. is your best bet!) | Help stuff goody bags prior to packet pickup. Help the athlete services team set out bibs, shirts, and other athlete items for packet pickup. | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Packet Pickup - Friday | 3:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | 208 South Jefferson Street Chicago, Illinois 60661 Fleet Feet - Old Town (If driving, street parking behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave. is your best bet!) | 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 |
Packet Pickup Captain - Friday | 3:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 Check in with Volunteer Manager | Packet Pickup Captains will be responsible for managing key areas at Packet Pickup related to Bibs, Shirts and Goody Bags, Bib Look-Up, Directional, and Info. Captains are responsible for working with race staff to make sure everyone has the information and tools they need, making sure volunteers remain on task,... | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Packet Pickup - Saturday (Shift 1) | 9:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 208 South Jefferson Street Chicago, Illinois 60661 Fleet Feet - Old Town (If driving, street parking behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave. is your best bet!) | 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 |
Packet Pickup Captain - Saturday | 9:30am (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 Check in with Volunteer Manager | Packet Pickup Captains will be responsible for managing key areas at Packet Pickup related to Bibs, Shirts and Goody Bags, Bib Look-Up, Directional, and Info. Captains are responsible for working with race staff to make sure everyone has the information and tools they need, making sure volunteers remain on task,... | Over |
Packet Pickup - Saturday (Shift 2) | 1:30pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | 208 South Jefferson Street Chicago, Illinois 60661 Fleet Feet - Old Town (If driving, street parking behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave. is your best bet!) | 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 |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Athlete Services Captain | 4:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Athlete Services Captains will work with the Athlete Services Coordinator to help with will call, results, and the awards ceremony. Captains will need to ensure efficiency on race day by filling in where needed and communicating clear instructions and information to the athletes and volunteers. | Over |
Gear Check Captains | 4:45am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | 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 |
Info Tent Captain | 4:45am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist with providing information about the race to participants and spectators. Answer FAQs about the race, schedule, directions, and other general knowledge regarding the event. It is required to go over Race Information Documents prior to the event. FAQs and all other information will be provided. | Over |
Start Captains | 4:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Start Captains will wait at the volunteer tent for all start volunteers to arrive and will take the group to the start line to meet up with the Start Coordinator. The Start Captains are the lead point in disseminating information and providing instruction to their respective volunteer team, and will... | Over |
Back of the Pack Crew | 5:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | This position is a fun and cheerful volunteer opportunity that offers direct interaction with the athletes. The Back of the Pack's first role is to assist the Life Time Staff with organizing the athletes at the start. Your focus should be on helping athletes get in the correct corrals, offer... | Over |
Event Photography | 5:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist race staff in taking photos of athletes, volunteers, and production at Start and Finish areas to be used for marketing purposes. Photography experience and own equipment required. | Over |
Floaters | 5:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Maggie Daley Park Chicago, IL 60601 Check in at the Main Volunteer Tent | You will be assigned where needed most throughout race day. Your main point of contact is Yasamin, the Volunteer Manager. A preassigned schedule has been made for your group but tasks are subject to change on race day. | Over |
Gear Check Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | 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 |
Medical Assistance | 5:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist with medical needs in a tent on the course or on site. Exact placement will be determined race morning. Medical knowledge is required, medical professional licensing is preferred (EMT, Paramedic, RN, PT, MD). | Over |
Pre-race Hydration Station Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Setup, manage and teardown the pre-race hydration at the start of the race. | Over |
Start/Kids Race Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | 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 |
Will Call, Directional & Awards Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist the registration staff with Will Call, providing information to athletes and assist during the awards ceremony. | Over |
Aid Station A Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Location Pending City Approval Chicago, IL 60601 | Aid 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 |
Aid Station B Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Burnham Harbor Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day | Aid 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 |
Aid Station C Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 31st and Lake Front Path Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Aid 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 |
Aid Station D Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Oakwood and Lake Front Path Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Oakwood $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Aid 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 |
Aid Station E Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 47th and Lake Front Path Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 47th and Cornell $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Aid 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 |
Aid Station F Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 47th and Lake Front Path Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 47th and Cornell $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Aid 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 |
Aid Station G Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Oakwood and Lake Front Path Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Oakwood $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Aid 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 |
Aid Station H Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 31st and Lake Front Path Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Aid 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 |
Aid Station J Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Location Pending City Approval Chicago, IL 60601 | Aid 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 |
Finish Captains | 5:15am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | 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. You must check out at the Volunteer Tent before leaving. | Over |
Aid Station A Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Location Pending City Approval Chicago, IL 60601 | Work with the Aid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then tear down the station following the last runner. | Over |
Aid Station C Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 31st and Lake Front Path Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm | Work with the Aid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then tear down the station following the last runner. | Over |
Aid Station H Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 31st and Lake Front Path Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm | Work with the Aid Station Captain to set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race. Then volunteers will help distribute water and Gatorade to the athletes while cheering them on. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups. | Over |
Aid Station I Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Burnham Harbor Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day | Work with the Aid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then tear down the station following the last runner. | Over |
Aid Station J Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Queen's Landing Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Millenium Parking Garage | Work with the Aid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then tear down the station following the last runner. | Over |
Finish Food Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist the catering team to collect food tickets from athletes in the athlete breakfast tent. The food tickets are on each athlete's bib. | Over |
Finisher Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Finish line volunteers will be helping by congratulating athletes with their finisher medal, handing out water and post-race snacks, towels, and more. | Over |
T2 Beer Garden Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | These volunteers are in charge of setting up the bar in the beer garden, managing beer distribution according to given guidelines, ID-ing athletes before entering, garbage control throughout the event in the beer garden and tearing down the snow fencing, inflatables and any other items related to the beer garden.... | Over |
4 Aid Stations - Senn High School | 6:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 4 Aid Stations at 2 Different Locations Check-in with Aid Station Captain | Work with the Aid Station Captain to set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race. Then volunteers will help distribute water and Gatorade to the athletes while cheering them on. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups. | Over |
Course Marshals | 6:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | 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 |
Flower Power Station Volunteers | 6:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Helping the Life Time Fitness Marketing team replenish the flowers and pots for the Flower Power station. | Over |
ID Check Volunteers | 6:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist security by wrist-banding athletes and spectators who are 21 and older to grant entry into the beer garden. | Over |
Tear Down Crew | 9:00am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist the staff with tearing down and loading equipment trucks. Tear down will begin at the start line. | Over |
Tear Down Crew Shift 2 | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | Maggie Daley Park Chicago, IL 60601 Check in at Main Volunteer Tent | Assist the staff with tearing down and packing up the event. | Over |