About
Bucktown 5K is seeking energetic volunteers to assist with packet pick-up and race day events. Volunteers provide key support to the thousands of participants as they run and celebrate!
We rely on the dedication of volunteers to make the Bucktown 5K a huge success, so please consider joining the fun!
Must be 14+ to volunteer!
Shifts (21)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up: Thursday, October 1st: 2:30pm-7:00pm | 2:30pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 | Volunteers are needed to help at our expo distributing race day items to participants. Volunteers may be assigned to various positions including:
Volunteer placement at expo will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. | 6/10 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up: VOLUNTEER TO RUN AT A DISCOUNT Thursday, October 1st: 2:30pm-7:00pm | 2:30pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 | Volunteers are needed to help at our expo distributing race day items to participants. Volunteers may be assigned to various positions including:
Volunteer placement at expo will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. You will receive... | 1/5 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up: Friday, October 2nd 11:30am-4:00pm | 11:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 | Volunteers are needed to help at our expo distributing race day items to participants. Volunteers may be assigned to various positions including:
Volunteer placement at expo will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. | 10/10 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up: VOLUNTEER TO RUN AT A DISCOUNT Friday, October 2nd 11:30am-4:00pm | 11:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 | Volunteers are needed to help at our expo distributing race day items to participants. Volunteers may be assigned to various positions including:
Volunteer placement at expo will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. You will receive... | 4/5 | Over |
| Packet Pickup: Friday, October 2nd 3:30pm-7:30pm | 3:30pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 | Volunteers are needed to help at our expo distributing race day items to participants. Volunteers may be assigned to various positions including:
Volunteer placement at expo will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. | 15/20 | Over |
| Packet Pickup: VOLUNTEER TO RUN AT A DISCOUNT Friday, October 2nd 3:30pm-7:30pm | 3:30pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 | Volunteers are needed to help at our expo distributing race day items to participants. Volunteers may be assigned to various positions including:
Volunteer placement at expo will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. You will receive... | 3/5 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up: Saturday, October 3rd 9:30am-2:00pm | 9:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 Fleet Feet Old Town | Volunteers are needed to help at our expo distributing race day items to participants. Volunteers may be assigned to various positions including:
Volunteer placement at expo will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. | 3/15 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up: Saturday, October 3rd 9:30am-2:00pm | 9:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 1706 N Wells St Chicago 60614 Fleet Feet Old Town | Volunteers are needed to help at our expo distributing race day items to participants. Volunteers may be assigned to various positions including:
Volunteer placement at expo will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. | 14/15 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up: VOLUNTEER TO RUN AT A DISCOUNT Saturday, October 3rd 9:30am-2:00pm | 9:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 1706 N Wells St Chicago 60614 Fleet Feet Old Town | Volunteers are needed to help at our expo distributing race day items to participants. Volunteers may be assigned to various positions including:
Volunteer placement at expo will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. Volunteer at the EXPO... | 6/6 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up: Saturday, October 3rd 2:00-6:30pm | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 Fleet Feet Old Town | Volunteers are needed to help at our expo distributing race day items to participants. Volunteers may be assigned to various positions including:
Volunteer placement at expo will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. | 9/15 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up: VOLUNTEER TO RUN AT A DISCOUNT Saturday, October 3rd 2:00pm-6:30pm | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 1706 N Wells St Chicago 60614 Fleet Feet Old Town | Volunteers are needed to help at our expo distributing race day items to participants. Volunteers may be assigned to various positions including:
Volunteer placement at expo will be assigned upon check-in at your shift. Volunteer at the EXPO... | 2/5 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race Day: Will Call and Volunteer Check in | 6:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | 1621 W Wabansia Ave Chicago, IL 60622 Burr Elementary School Grounds | A Will Call Volunteer assists participants with race-day packet pickup and registration support. Responsibilities include checking in runners, locating and distributing race packets and swag items.
Volunteer Check In will help check in volunteers, distribute race swag, safety vests and snacks. You will likely be relocated to another location... | 7/7 | Over |
| Race Day: Merchandise | 6:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 1621 W Wabansia Ave Chicago, IL 60622 Burr Elementary School Grounds | As a volunteer at the merchandise tent you will work with staff to set up all items available for purchase before the runners to arrive. During the race, you will assist with displaying and hanging apparel. You will be trained on our iPad system to help in our check-out area.... | 5/5 | Over |
| Race Day: Aid Station A | 7:00am (CT) | 10:30am (CT) | Aid Station is located on Dickens Avenue & Hoyne Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 GOOGLE MAP + SUGGESTED PARKING: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1UtxhpPO6Bj_Z1bxgIhHePWVdYdIRMNAx&ll=41.91765226959235%2C-87.68373275&z=16 | As an aid station volunteer you will be passing out water & sports drink on the course to race participants. Aid station volunteers will collect trash to ensure a clean and safe environment for all. You will report DIRECTLY to the Aid Station. | 59/65 | Over |
| Race Day: Finish Line | 7:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 1621 W Wabansia Ave Chicago, IL 60622 Burr Elementary School Grounds | Finish line volunteers create a welcoming, high-energy environment by assisting participants immediately after they complete a race. Key roles include presenting medals, distributing water/snacks, guiding runners through the chute, and offering enthusiastic congratulations to maintain flow and safety. FOR SAFETY: please stand back, don't crowd the finish line - let the... | 45/45 | Over |
| Race Day: Gear Check | 7:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 1621 W Wabansia Ave Chicago, IL 60622 Burr Elementary School Grounds | As a volunteer at Gear Check you will help manage runner belongings before and after the race, ensuring bags are safely secured and efficiently retrieved. Key duties involve tagging, organizing, and distributing bags numerically at the start. Volunteers must be organized, fast-paced and team players. | 15/15 | Over |
| Race Day: Start Line | 7:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 1621 W Wabansia Ave Chicago, IL 60622 Burr Elementary School Grounds | As a volunteer at the start line you will be assisting our staff with starting the race. The volunteers in this area will be assigned to a corral helping to organize race participants. Each race participant is assigned a corral with their assignment located on their bib. Once the corrals ... | 67/80 | Over |
| Race Day: Bike Marshal | 7:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 1621 W Wabansia Ave Chicago, IL 60622 Burr Elementary School Grounds | As a bike marshal, you will be leading a corral of race participants through the course. Before the race you will meet with our start line manager for last minute instructions – if time permits you are welcome to do a final course ride. During the race you will be... | 7/7 | Over |
| Race Day: Course Marshal | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 1621 W Wabansia Ave Chicago, IL 60622 Burr Elementary School Grounds | Course marshals are vital safety volunteers who directs runners, keeps the course clear of pedestrians and vehicles, and motivates participants. Stationed at key intersections, turns, and busy areas, they provide essential directions to keep runners on the correct route and prevent traffic from crossing. (18 and... | 25/30 | Over |
| Race Day: Finish Line Donuts- Friends Of Burr | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 1621 W Wabansia Ave Chicago, IL 60622 Burr Elementary School Grounds | You will collect Donut Tabs from participant bibs. You will serve donuts to participants only using food grade gloves. One donut per participant. | 44/45 | Over |
| Race Day: General Volunteer Illinois Shriners Charity | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 1621 West Wabansia Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60622 Burr Elementary School Grounds | General Volunteers are flexible and may be needed in different areas of the race!
Thank you for being flexible! We are happy to have you join us! | 15/15 | Over |