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Volunteer Job: Gear Check

As a volunteer at Gear Check, you will be assisting with collecting, organizing, and returning gear to Race participants before and after the Race.  You will be manning one or more lines of boxes.  When runners come up to the tent with a bib number that corresponds to the numbers on your boxes, you will collect the gear from them. Ensure it has their gear check tab fastened to their clear bag and place it in the corresponding box. 

Volunteers must remain at gear check for the duration of the race. Although neither Ventures Endurance nor volunteers are liable for lost or stolen checked property, we do our best to supervise everyone's belongings. 

*Volunteers should be ready to jump in wherever needed!  We thank you in advance for being flexible as we make sure all of our stations are fully covered. 

CHECK IN LOCATION 
Lincoln Park Grove 2
GOOGLE MAP

PLEASE utilize the google map to navigate towards the Post Race Party site and look for the “Volunteer Check In” signage and tent!
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PARKING 
Parking is tough for this event and unfortunately, we cannot offer free or validated parking. Paid parking is available at the zoo parking lot.

We strongly recommend taking public transportation if possible. There will also be Divvy bike racks available for volunteers and participants.

Here are the closest transit stops:

CTA Bus Stops:

<>·       <>Stockton & LaSalle (South): ~2 min walk (serves Southbound buses).

<>·       <>LaSalle & Eugenie: ~1 min walk (serves Northbound and Southbound buses like #156 LaSalle).

<>·       <>Clark & LaSalle: ~1 min walk (serves routes like #22 Clark, #36 Broadway, and #73 Armitage)

Closest CTA “L” Train Stations:

<>·       <>Sedgwick Station: Located 0.6 miles southwest of Lincoln Park Grove 2, it serves the Brown Line.

<>·       <>Fullerton Station: Serves the Red Line, Brown Line, and Purple Line (Express), located a short walk or quick bus connection away from the park interior. (Approximately 1.6 miles away)

<>·       <>Armitage Station: Serves the Brown Line and Purple Line (Express) on the southern edge of Lincoln Park. (Approximately 1.4 miles away)

WEATHER AND ATTIRE
Wear layers and comfortable clothes.  Hats, jackets, and appropriate shoes are strongly encouraged. You will be asked to wear the volunteer gear you will receive upon check-in as the outer layer.  Please check the weather prior to arriving