About
Start your race season on the right foot with the Chicago Half Marathon & 10K races! Both courses start just steps away from Chicago’s Lake Michigan waterfront alongside the Chicago River, taking runners south along Chicago’s scenic lakefront path.
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
13 and up
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
TBD
Causes
GivePulse
526 Positions Filled
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459 Impacts
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5,557 Hours
Shifts (40)
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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| Packet Pickup - Packet Stuffing | 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 goodie bags prior to packet pickup. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Thursday | 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 |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
1 - 4 of 4 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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| Setup Crew - Saturday | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 411 East Benton Place Chicago, Illinois 60601 The Park at Lake Shore East | Assist Staff with setting up the Finish Fest, Start Line and Finish Line the day prior to the event. This position requires heavy lifting. | Over |
| Info/Packet Pickup Captain | 9:30am (CT) | 6:00pm (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!), 1620 N. Wells St. | Packet Pick-up will take place prior to the race at Fleet Feet - Old Town. Assist the Athlete Services Manager with customer service and packet pick-up logistics. Help provide information about the race to participants and spectators. Answer FAQs about the race, schedule, directions, and other general knowledge regarding the... | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Saturday | 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 - Saturday | 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 |
1 - 33 of 33 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear Check Captains | 4:45am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 411 East Benton Place Chicago, Illinois 60601 The Park at Lake Shore East | 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) | 411 East Benton Place Chicago, Illinois 60601 Cross Streets: Near the intersection of E Benton Pl and N Field Blvd; Please check in with the Athlete Services Manager or at the Main Volunteer Tent | 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) | 411 East Benton Place Chicago, Illinois 60601 The Park at Lake Shore East | 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) | 411 E Benton Place Chicago, IL 60661 The Park at Lake Shore East | 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) | The Park at Lake Shore East Chicago, IL 60661 Please check-in at the Volunteer Tent | 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 |
| Gear Check Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 411 E Benton Place Chicago, IL 60601 The Park at Lake Shore East | 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) | Lakeshore East Park (400 E. South Water Street) Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Millenium Parking Garage | Assist with medical needs in a tent on the course or on site. Exact placement will be determined race morning. Medical knowledge required, medical professional licensing is preferred (EMT, Paramedic, RN, PT, MD). | Over |
| Pre-race Hydration Station Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | The Park at Lake Shore East Chicago, IL 60661 Cross Streets: Near the intersection of E Benton Pl and N Field Blvd | 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) | 411 E Benton Place Chicago, IL 60601 The Park at Lake Shore East | 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) | 411 E Benton Place Chicago, IL 60601 The Park at Lake Shore East | Assist the registration staff with Will Call, providing information to athletes and assist during the awards ceremony. | Over |
| Finish Captains | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 411 E Benton Place Chicago, IL 60601 The Park at Lake Shore East | 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 |
| Fluid Station A Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Queens Landing Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Millenium Parking Garage | 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 B & I Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Burnham Harbor Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day | 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 C & 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. | 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 D & 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. | 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 E & 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. | 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 |
| Finish Food Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | The Park at Lake Shore East Chicago, IL 60601 Please check in at the Volunteer Tent | 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) | 411 E Benton Place Chicago, IL 60601 The Park at Lake Shore East | Setup the finish chute and hand out fluids and product after athletes cross the finish line. | Over |
| Fluid Station A Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Queens Landing Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Millenium Parking Garage | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then tear down the station following the last runner. | Over |
| Fluid Station B Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Burnham Harbor Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then teardown the station following the last runner. | Over |
| Fluid Station C & 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 Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then tear down the station following the last runner. | Over |
| Fluid Station D Volunteers | 5:30am (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. | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then teardown the station following the last runner. | Over |
| Fluid Station E Volunteers | 5:30am (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. | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then teardown the station following the last runner. | Over |
| Fluid Station F Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 47th and Lake Front Path Chicago, IL 60661 Parking is available at 47th and Cornell $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then teardown the station following the last runner. | Over |
| Fluid Station G Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Oakwood and Lake Front Path Chicago, IL 60661 Parking is available at Oakwood $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then teardown the station following the last runner. | Over |
| Fluid Station I Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Burnham Harbor Chicago, IL 60661 Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then teardown the station following the last runner. | Over |
| Fluid Station J Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Queens Landing Chicago, IL 60661 Parking is available at Millenium Parking Garage | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then tear down the station following the last runner. | Over |
| ID Check Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | The Park at Lake Shore East Chicago, IL 60661 Cross Streets: Near the intersection of E Benton Pl and N Field Blvd | Assist in checking IDs for entrance into the beer garden. | Over |
| T2 Beer Garden Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 411 E Benton Place Chicago, IL 60661 The Park at Lake Shore East | 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 |
| Course Marshal | 6:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 411 E Benton Place Chicago, IL 60601 The Park at Lake Shore East | 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 Area Medical Team | 6:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 411 E Benton Place Chicago, IL 60601 The Park at Lake Shore East | Provide medical assistance where needed. Medical Knowledge required. After checking in at the Volunteer Tent, head over to the Medical Tent near the finish line to check in with the Medical Lead. | Over |
| Flower Power Station Volunteers | 6:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 411 E Benton Place Chicago, IL 60661 The Park at Lake Shore East | Helping the Life Time Fitness Marketing team replenish the flowers and pots for the Flower Power station. | Over |
| Tear Down Crew | 9:00am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 411 E Benton Place Chicago, IL 60601 The Park at Lake Shore East | Assist the staff with tearing down and loading equipment trucks. Tear down will begin at the start line. | Over |
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Martha Segura wrote on April 13th, 2016
Hello. I have volunteered in the past and wonder if there is a need for a volunteer photographer. My friend is trying to establish himself in that area and has done work for another race organization and he would do this free of charge. Please let me know who he needs to speak with regarding this possibility. Thank you so much!
Hey Martha! Thanks for reaching out. I sent you an email with more info.