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.
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
1 hour before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
13 and up
Perks
All Volunteers will receive a t-shirt when they arrive. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by Goose Island Catering.
If you are located on the course, your shirt, food, radio and credentials will be dropped directly to you. If Fluid Station Volunteers or Medical Volunteers are short any items, the Fluid Station Captain will radio the Zone Coordinator to receive the items.
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
If you are located on the course, your shirt, food, radio and credentials will be dropped directly to you. If Fluid Station Volunteers or Medical Volunteers are short any items, the Fluid Station Captain will radio the Zone Coordinator to receive the items.
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
We are highly encouraging public transportation. If driving is required, please see the following locations for each Volunteer position:
Pre-Packet Pickup at Fleet Feet Old Town:
There is a parking garage on North Ave. just west of the Piper's Alley entrance. The first hour is a validated $2 parking but regular rates apply following. Behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave, you can often find parking.
Will Call Volunteers, Start Volunteers, Race Guards, Gear Check Volunteers, Finisher Volunteers, Green Team, Bike Marshals, Start Volunteers, Pacers, Finish Area Medical Tent:
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for $10. Park in the garage and before you leave you have to stop by the parking garage office to pay the $10 fee. There is a limited number of spots, so please carpool if possible!
Fluid Station and Medical Volunteers A & J:
Millenium Parking Garage: Starts at $25
Fluid Station and Medical Volunteers B & I:
Burnham Harbor: $23/day
Fluid Station and Medical Volunteers C & H:
31st Street Beach East of Lake Shore Drive: $0.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Fluid Station and Medical Volunteers D & G:
Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive, Burnham Dr: $0.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Fluid Station and Medical Volunteers E & F:
47th and Cornell: $0.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Pre-Packet Pickup at Fleet Feet Old Town:
There is a parking garage on North Ave. just west of the Piper's Alley entrance. The first hour is a validated $2 parking but regular rates apply following. Behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave, you can often find parking.
Will Call Volunteers, Start Volunteers, Race Guards, Gear Check Volunteers, Finisher Volunteers, Green Team, Bike Marshals, Start Volunteers, Pacers, Finish Area Medical Tent:
Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage (225 N Columbus Dr) for $10. Park in the garage and before you leave you have to stop by the parking garage office to pay the $10 fee. There is a limited number of spots, so please carpool if possible!
Fluid Station and Medical Volunteers A & J:
Millenium Parking Garage: Starts at $25
Fluid Station and Medical Volunteers B & I:
Burnham Harbor: $23/day
Fluid Station and Medical Volunteers C & H:
31st Street Beach East of Lake Shore Drive: $0.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Fluid Station and Medical Volunteers D & G:
Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive, Burnham Dr: $0.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
Fluid Station and Medical Volunteers E & F:
47th and Cornell: $0.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm
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481 Positions Filled
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429 Impacts
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2,965 Hours
Shifts (43)
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Packet Pickup - Thursday | 3:30pm (CT) | 8:15pm (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!) | 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 - 2 of 2 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Packet Pickup - Friday | 9:30am (CT) | 3:30pm (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!) | 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 - Friday | 2:30pm (CT) | 8:15pm (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!) | 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 | 8:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 400 East South Water Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 | You will be assisting the Event Manger with Gear Check setup and saw-fencing the Finish Fest | Over |
Packet Pickup - Saturday | 9:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (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!) | 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 |
Setup Crew - Saturday | 11:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 400 East South Water Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 | 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 |
Packet Pickup - Saturday | 1:30pm (CT) | 7:15pm (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!) | 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 - 36 of 36 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Gear Check Captains | 4:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 400 East South Water Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 | 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 |
Back of the Pack Crew | 5:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 400 E. South Water Chicago, IL 60661 | The Back of the Pack crew must be fun, energetic and encouraging individuals to help motivate our last few runners to finish the race. We encourage tutus, bright socks, fun sunglasses and other items to be a positive, fun end to the race. This crew will also be in charge... | Over |
Gear Check Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 400 East South Water Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 | 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 |
Will Call, Directional & Awards Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 400 East South Water Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 | Assist the registration staff with Will Call, providing information to athletes and assit during the awards ceremony. | Over |
Finish Captains | 5:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 400 East South Water Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 | 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 |
Course Marshal | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 400 East South Water Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 | 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 |
Finisher Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 400 East South Water Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 | Setup the finish chute and hand out fluids and product after athletes cross the finish line. | Over |
Start Captains | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 400 E. South Water Chicago, IL 60661 | 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 |
Start/Kids Race Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 400 East South Water Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 | 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 |
Fluid Station A Captain | 5:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at Millenium Parking Garage Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Queens Landing | 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 | 5:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Burnham Harbor (1559 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605) | 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 | 5:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at 31st Beach East of Lake Shore Drive. | 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 | 5:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | You will meet directly at your Fluid Station Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive, Burham Dr. | 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 | 5:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at 47th and Cornell $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at 47th and Cornell. | 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 Area Medical Team | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 400 East South Water Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 | 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 Amanda Hudson. Amanda will be your point of contact for the day. | Over |
Flower Power Station Volunteers | 6:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 400 E. South Water Chicago, IL 60661 | Helping the Life Time Fitness Marketing team replenish the flowers and pots for the Flower Power station. | Over |
Fluid Station A Volunteers - Senn High School "Smiley Face" & "Water Mist" | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at Millenium Parking Garage Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Queens Landing | 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 B Volunteers - Senn High School "Salute to Veterans" | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Burnham Harbor (1559 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605) | 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 Volunteers - Cracker Jacks | 6:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at 31st Beach East of Lake Shore Drive. | 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 D Volunteers - Little Village Lawndale XC | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | You will meet directly at your Fluid Station Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive, Burham Dr. | 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 - Team Momentum | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at 47th and Cornell $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at 47th and Cornell. | 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 - Team Momentum | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at 47th and Cornell $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm Chicago, IL 60661 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at 47th and Cornell. | 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 - Illinois Rush Track Club | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | You will meet directly at your Fluid Station Chicago, IL 60661 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive, Burham Dr. | 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 H Volunteers - Dupage Derby Dames "Everything is Awesome!" | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. Chicago, IL 60661 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at 31st Beach East of Lake Shore Drive. | 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 - Senn High School "ROTC" | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day Chicago, IL 60661 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Burnham Harbor (1559 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605) | Work with the Fluid Station Captain to setup the station according to provided map then teardown the station following the last runner. | Over |
Medical Tent A | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at Millenium Parking Garage Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Queens Landing | Assist with medical needsin a tent on the course. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent B | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Burnham Harbor (1559 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605) | Assist with medical needsin a tent on the course. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent C | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at 31st Beach East of Lake Shore Drive. | Assist with medical needsin a tent on the course. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent D | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | You will meet directly at your Fluid Station Chicago, IL 60601 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive, Burham Dr. | Assist with medical needsin a tent on the course. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent E | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at 47th and Cornell $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm Chicago, IL 60661 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at 47th and Cornell. | Assist with medical needsin a tent on the course. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent F | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at 47th and Cornell $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm Chicago, IL 60661 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at 47th and Cornell. | Assist with medical needs in a tent on the course. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent G | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | You will meet directly at your Fluid Station Chicago, IL 60661 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Oakwood and Lake Shore Drive, Burham Dr. | Assist with medical needs in a tent on the course. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent H | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. Chicago, IL 60661 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at 31st Beach East of Lake Shore Drive. | Assist with medical needs in a tent on the course. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
Medical Tent I | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day Chicago, IL 60661 You will meet directly at your Fluid Station located at Burnham Harbor (1559 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605) | Assist with medical needs in a tent on the course. Medical knowledge required. | Over |
T2 Beer Garden Volunteers | 6:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 400 E. South Water Chicago, IL 60661 | 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 |
Tear Down Crew | 9:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 400 East South Water Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 | Assist the staff with tearing down and loading equipment trucks. Tear down will begin at the start line. | Over |
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Dawn Myers Bitter wrote on December 20th, 2014
This will be a nice shake out run the day after Starved Rock Half :)