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Bird is the word on November 26 - Warm up your Thanksgiving appetite with Chicago’s longest running Thanksgiving tradition; the 40th Annual Turkey Day Run! The Turkey Day Run Chicago brings family and friends together to start the day in a healthy way.
By volunteering you'll be supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository ensuring no Chicagoan goes hungry this Thanksgiving. Please bringing two cans of food to either packet pick-up or to the race day.
By volunteering you'll be supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository ensuring no Chicagoan goes hungry this Thanksgiving. Please bringing two cans of food to either packet pick-up or to the race day.
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
13 and up
Requirement Details
Positive, upbeat individuals to help thousands of individuals accomplish a goal while raising food and funds.
Life Time Fitness is committed to being environmentally and socially sustainable. That includes striving to be an energy-efficient, zero-waste event and encouraging participation by all members of our community. To show our commitment, we are working with Athletes for a Fit Planet to earn certification to the Council for Responsible Sport sustainability standard.
Here are some of the things you can do to help make this a sustainable event:
- Every mile you drive produces about a pound of CO2. So we encourage Volunteers to carpool, use mass transit or ride your bike to the race to minimize our carbon footprint.
- Use the right bins when you throw away your trash.
- Bring your own reusable water bottle.
Life Time Fitness is committed to being environmentally and socially sustainable. That includes striving to be an energy-efficient, zero-waste event and encouraging participation by all members of our community. To show our commitment, we are working with Athletes for a Fit Planet to earn certification to the Council for Responsible Sport sustainability standard.
Here are some of the things you can do to help make this a sustainable event:
- Every mile you drive produces about a pound of CO2. So we encourage Volunteers to carpool, use mass transit or ride your bike to the race to minimize our carbon footprint.
- Use the right bins when you throw away your trash.
- Bring your own reusable water bottle.
Perks
All volunteers will receive a complimentary event crew shirt along with snacks and beverages. Individuals and groups are invited!
Earn school credit or Dollars for Doers thru volunteering at our events.
Volunteer shirts will be provided. Please wear comfortable shorts/pants and tennis shoes. Water will be provided but I would recommend bringing an extra water bottle to stay hydrated.
Earn school credit or Dollars for Doers thru volunteering at our events.
Volunteer shirts will be provided. Please wear comfortable shorts/pants and tennis shoes. Water will be provided but I would recommend bringing an extra water bottle to stay hydrated.
Parking Details
We are highly encouraging public transportation. Free neighborhood street parking is available, but plan to arrive early to find a spot. Parking is available at Lincoln Park Zoo on Cannon Drive for a fee.
*Note – Fullerton between Stockton and Lake Shore Drive AND the Northbound & Southbound Fullerton exits off Lake Shore Drive will close at 8:45 a.m.
*Note – Fullerton between Stockton and Lake Shore Drive AND the Northbound & Southbound Fullerton exits off Lake Shore Drive will close at 8:45 a.m.
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361 Positions Filled
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237 Impacts
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1,147 Hours
Shifts (28)
1 - 4 of 4 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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| Packet Pickup - Saturday at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square | 9:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Lincoln Square - Check in with Tien Tran, Volunteer Assistant Chicago, Illinois 60625 Parking lots with a 3-hour time limit are just south of the store on Leland Avenue next to CTA Brown Line Western station. Metered street parking is also available on Lincoln, Western or Lawrence avenues with a 2-hour limit. | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Saturday at Lincoln Park Zoo | 9:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 2400 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Go to www.lpzoo.org for parking and public transportation information | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Saturday at Lincoln Park Zoo | 12:30pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | 2400 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Go to www.lpzoo.org for parking and public transportation information | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Saturday at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square | 1:30pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Lincoln Square - Check in with Tien Tran, Volunteer Assistant Chicago, Illinois 60625 Parking lots with a 3-hour time limit are just south of the store on Leland Avenue next to CTA Brown Line Western station. Metered street parking is also available on Lincoln, Western or Lawrence avenues with a 2-hour limit. | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
1 - 4 of 4 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pickup - Sunday at Lincoln Park Zoo | 9:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 2400 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Go to www.lpzoo.org for parking and public transportation information | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Sunday at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square | 10:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Lincoln Square - Check in with Tien Tran, Volunteer Assistant Chicago, Illinois 60625 Parking lots with a 3-hour time limit are just south of the store on Leland Avenue next to CTA Brown Line Western station. Metered street parking is also available on Lincoln, Western or Lawrence avenues with a 2-hour limit. | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Sunday at Lincoln Park Zoo | 12:30pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | 2400 North Cannon Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 Go to www.lpzoo.org for parking and public transportation information | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Sunday at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Lincoln Square - Check in with Tien Tran, Volunteer Assistant Chicago, Illinois 60625 Parking lots with a 3-hour time limit are just south of the store on Leland Avenue next to CTA Brown Line Western station. Metered street parking is also available on Lincoln, Western or Lawrence avenues with a 2-hour limit. | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
1 - 4 of 4 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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| Packet Pickup - Wednesday at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square | 9:30am (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Lincoln Square - Check in with Tien Tran, Volunteer Assistant Chicago, Illinois 60625 Parking lots with a 3-hour time limit are just south of the store on Leland Avenue next to CTA Brown Line Western station. Metered street parking is also available on Lincoln, Western or Lawrence avenues with a 2-hour limit. | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
| Wednesday Setup Crew | 12:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | Assist the staff with setting up the start and finish areas. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Wednesday at Diversey Harbor Parking Lot | 12:30pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Wednesday at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square | 2:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Lincoln Square - Check in with Tien Tran, Volunteer Assistant Chicago, Illinois 60625 Parking lots with a 3-hour time limit are just south of the store on Leland Avenue next to CTA Brown Line Western station. Metered street parking is also available on Lincoln, Western or Lawrence avenues with a 2-hour limit. | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
1 - 16 of 16 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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| Gear Check Captains | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | 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 |
| Registration, Directional & Awards Volunteers | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | Help setup the registration and awards area, assist Athlete Services during the event then help teardown the are following the event. | Over |
| Start Line/Kids Race Captain | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | These individuals will be in charge of managing start corral volunteers, making sure the pre-race water is setup and manned properly than making sure the volunteers are in place for the kids race. | Over |
| Turkey Tailgate Volunteers | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | Assist in the setup, game assisting and teardown of the Turkey Tailgate. Games include Turkey Bowling, Football Throw, Cornhole Toss, Costume Contest and CLIF Kid Zone Tent and more! | Over |
| Gear Check Volunteers | 6:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | This positions give 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 |
| Finish Captains | 6:45am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | These individuals will be in charge of managing Volunteers within the finish chute. | Over |
| Finish Volunteers | 6:50am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | Setup the finish chute and hand out fluids and product after athletes cross the finish line. | Over |
| Start Volunteers & Kids Race | 7:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | Assist with the setup of the start line, assist Start Line Coordinators during the event, man the pre-race water, help teardown the start then assist at the kids race at 10am | Over |
| Turkey Handlers | 7:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | Assist the Turkey Mascot throughout the Turkey Tailgate festivities. | Over |
| Fluid Station A Captain (Montrose) | 7:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lake Shore Drive and Montrose Exit - Text Volunteer Coordinator when you arrive Chicago, IL 60613 Free street parking is available on Montrose Dr. The fluid station will be located driectly on the Lake front path just south of Montrose Dr. Look for the port-a-johns and fluid station tables to locate the fluid station. | 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 Captain (Recreation) | 7:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lake Shore Drive and Recreation Exit - Text Volunteer Coordinator when you arrive Chicago, IL 60613 Parking is available in the Recreation Drive parking lot or Belmont Harbor. The fluid station is located directly on the Lake Front Path just south of Recreation Drive parking lot. Look for the port-a-johns to locate the fluid station. | 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 A (Montrose) | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then teardown the station following the last runner. Parking is located on W Montrose Ave. | Over |
| Fluid Station B (Recreation) | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lake Shore Drive and Recreation Drive - Check in with your Captain Chicago, IL 60613 Parking is available in the Recreation Drive parking lot or Belmont Harbor. The fluid station is located directly on the Lake Front Path just south of Recreation Drive parking lot. Look for the port-a-johns to locate the fluid station. | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then teardown the station following the last runner. | Over |
| Medical Team | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | Assist with medical needs on the course and finish area. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
| Course Marshals | 8:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | These individuals will be placed on the course to ensure the athletes stay on course and to make sure all athletes and spectators are safe. | Over |
| Tear Down Crew | 9:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 Parking is available with a parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email snadler@lifetimefitness.com to receive a complimentary parking pass. | Assist the staff with tearing down and loading equipment trucks. | Over |
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