About
Chicago Polar Dash is a 1700M, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon running event. Participants can also choose to participate in one of our two challenges! Yeti Challenge (1700M, 5K and 10K) or Mt. Everest Challenge (1700M, 5K and Half Marathon). Polar Dash will be held at Soldier Field on January 7, 2017.
Our incentive program is based on "Bones". One hour earns 1,000 Bones for each hour of work. So working 4 hours at an event would get you 4000 Bones. Bones can be redeemable for Monster Series race entries or great Team Ortho gear. Look out for the opportunities for DOUBLE and TRIPLE Bones shifts!
Our incentive program is based on "Bones". One hour earns 1,000 Bones for each hour of work. So working 4 hours at an event would get you 4000 Bones. Bones can be redeemable for Monster Series race entries or great Team Ortho gear. Look out for the opportunities for DOUBLE and TRIPLE Bones shifts!
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Registration
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Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
13 and up
Requirement Details
Any volunteer under the age of 18 must have a parent sign a permission slip.
Perks
All Polar Dash volunteers will receive a Polar Dash knit hat and gloves!
Parking Details
Please keep an eye out in your email the week of the event for a parking pass for the South Lot.
Skills
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127 Positions Filled
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67 Impacts
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314 Hours
Shifts (16)
1 - 6 of 6 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up - ALL DAY | 9:00am (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 1457 North Halsted Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 | Volunteers will be giving the runners their bibs and gear. | 4/5 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up #1 | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 1457 North Halsted Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 | Volunteers will be giving the runners their bibs and gear. | 9/10 | Over |
| Set Up Crew #1 TRIPLE BONES | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 1410 Special Olympics Drive Chicago, Illinois 60605 | Assist the staff with setting up and unloading equipment trucks. | 3/10 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up #2 | 12:30pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | 1457 North Halsted Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 | Volunteers will be giving the runners their bibs and gear. | 9/10 | Over |
| Set Up Crew #2 DOUBLE BONES | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 1410 Special Olympics Drive Chicago, Illinois 60605 | Assist the staff with setting up and unloading equipment trucks. | 3/10 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up #3 | 4:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 1457 North Halsted Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 | Volunteers will be giving the runners their bibs and gear. | 8/10 | Over |
1 - 10 of 10 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Chocolate Assistants #1 - TRIPLE BONES | 6:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | 1410 Special Olympics Drive Chicago, Illinois 60605 | Everyone's favorite post race refreshment! You will be making the hot chocolate. You will also be serving the first round of finishers. Free breakfast will be provided to this shift only. | 7/5 | Over |
| Gear Check Assistants | 7:45am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 1410 Special Olympics Drive Chicago, Illinois 60605 | This position gives runners a peace of mind during pre and post-race, 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 15lbs is required... | 11/10 | Over |
| Athlete Village Assistants | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 1410 Special Olympics Drive Chicago, Illinois 60605 | Athlete Village Assistants help the volunteer coordinator in key area such as the volunteer tent, gear exchange, registration and the info tent. | 4/5 | Over |
| Medical *Certified Volunteer | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Soldier Field South Festival Lot Chicago, IL 60605 | Certified volunteers work with the Medical Director. He/she will dispatch you to a position on race morning. | 5/10 | Over |
| Start/Finish Line Assistants | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 1410 Special Olympics Drive Chicago, Illinois 60605 | Assist with the setup of the start/finish line, assist staff during the event, man the pre and post race water, hand out medals and help teardown. | 20/20 | Over |
| Food Tent Assistants | 8:15am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Soldier Field South Festival Lot Chicago, IL 60605 | Food tent assistants restock the food tables and make sure all runners receive their post race refreshments. May also assist hot chocolate assistants. | 7/10 | Over |
| Course Marshal - TRIPLE BONES | 8:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Soldier Field South Festival Lot Chicago, IL 60605 | Volunteers will be placed on the course to ensure the athletes stay on course and to make sure all athletes and spectators are safe. | 23/30 | Over |
| Photography | 8:30am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Soldier Field South Festival Lot Chicago, IL 60605 | Must supply own camera. Photograph the start, course and photo backdrops. | 0/3 | Over |
| Hot Chocolate Assistants #2 | 9:45am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Soldier Field South Festival Lot Chicago, IL 60605 | Everyone's favorite post race refreshment! You will be serving the runners hot chocolate. | 10/10 | Over |
| Tear Down Assistants TRIPLE BONES | 11:00am (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | Soldier Field South Festival Lot Chicago, IL 60605 | Assist the staff with tearing down and loading equipment trucks. | 4/10 | Over |
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