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Start your race season on the right foot with the 2022 Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K! Volunteering is a great way for future participants, friends, and family members of current participants, to get a close-up and behind the scenes view of the event!
Perks
We can't thank you enough for your help but we want to try to show you how much we appreciate you! All volunteers will receive an event specific volunteer shirt, water, snacks, a light meal, service hours, and more.
Volunteer Groups
Learn more about group opportunities and how you could earn a donation for your group or non-profit of 10+ by contacting us at volunteer.lifetime@gmail.com or fill out the Group Volunteer Form on our website.
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Any time before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
13 and up
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Shifts (35)
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up - Load-In | 2:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 1435 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 Roadrunner Sports | Assist Staff with setting up PPU. This position requires heavy lifting. | 1/3 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up - Morning Shift | 10:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 1435 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 Roadrunner Sports | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 5/8 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up - Afternoon Shift | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 1435 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 Roadrunner Sports | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 6/8 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up - Morning Shift | 10:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 1435 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 Roadrunner Sports | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 6/8 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up - Afternoon Shift | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 1435 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, Illinois 60642 Roadrunner Sports | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 5/8 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up - Load In | 1:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 12 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60603 Chicago Athletic Association Hotel | Assist Staff with setting up PPU. This position requires heavy lifting. | 2/3 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up - Morning Shift | 10:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 12 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60603 Chicago Athletic Association Hotel | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 9/15 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up - Afternoon Shift | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 12 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60603 Chicago Athletic Association Hotel | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 7/15 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up - Morning Shift | 9:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 12 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60603 Chicago Athletic Association Hotel | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 14/15 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up - Afternoon Shift | 1:30pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 12 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60603 Chicago Athletic Association Hotel | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 11/15 | Over |
1 - 25 of 25 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back of the Pack Crew | 5:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | This position is a fun and cheerful volunteer opportunity that offers direct interaction with the athletes. The Back of the Pack's first role is to assist the Life Time Staff with organizing the athletes at the start and managing the Pre-Race Water Station. Your focus should be on helping athletes... | 10/10 | Over |
| Floater | 5:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Various Drop Off Points | If you're flexible and adaptable to any task, this role is for you! Floater volunteers will be assigned different tasks throughout the event. Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent. | 2/50 | Over |
| Gear Check Volunteer | 5:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Athletes will drop off their gear and you'll help label and organize the bags for easy pick-up after their race. Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent. | 16/45 | Over |
| Pre-Race Aid Station | 5:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Set up and hand out water to prep athletes before they race. Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent. | 7/10 | Over |
| Start/Kids Race Volunteer | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Guide athletes to their assigned corral and assist with releasing them onto the course for the Half Marathon,10K, and the Kids Race. Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent. | 27/35 | Over |
| Will Call/Results Volunteer | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist the registration staff with Packet Pick Up to distribute Will Call bibs and congratulate athletes with their results once they finish. Volunteers may also be asked to assist with the Awards Ceremony. Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent. | 5/6 | Over |
| Aid Station A Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Chicago, IL Spaghetti Bowl Under Lake Shore Bridge | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! Aid Station volunteers will be given a phone number to call in case of an emergency on race day.Check-in with Aid Station Captain.Discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation... | 6/20 | Over |
| Aid Station B Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Chicago, IL Burnham Harbor | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! Aid Station volunteers will be given a phone number to call in case of an emergency on race day. Check-in with Aid Station Captain. Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day. | 8/20 | Over |
| Aid Station C Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Chicago, IL 31st and Lake Front Path | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! Aid Station volunteers will be given a phone number to call in case of an emergency on race day. Check-in with Aid Station Captain. Parking is available on 31st. 6AM-9AM: 50¢ 9AM-9PM: $1.25 | 25/25 | Over |
| Aid Station D Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Chicago, IL Oakwood and Lake Front Path | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! Aid Station volunteers will be given a phone number to call in case of an emergency on race day. Check-in with Aid Station Captain. Parking is available on Oakwood. 6AM-9AM: 50¢ 9AM-9PM: $1.25 | 5/20 | Over |
| Aid Station E Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Chicago, IL 47th and Lake Front Path | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! Aid Station volunteers will be given a phone number to call in case of an emergency on race day. Check-in with Aid Station Captain. Parking is available at 47th and Cornell. 6AM-9AM: 50¢ 9AM-9PM: $1.25 | 0/20 | Over |
| Aid Station F Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Chicago, IL 47th and Lake Front Path | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! Aid Station volunteers will be given a phone number to call in case of an emergency on race day. Check-in with Aid Station Captain. Parking is available at 47th and Cornell. 6AM-9AM: 50¢ 9AM-9PM: $1.25 | 20/20 | Over |
| Aid Station G Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Chicago, IL Oakwood and Lake Front Path | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! Aid Station volunteers will be given a phone number to call in case of an emergency on race day. Check-in with Aid Station Captain. Parking is available on Oakwood. 6AM-9AM: 50¢ 9AM-9PM: $1.25 | 23/23 | Over |
| Aid Station H Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Chicago, IL 31st and Lake Front Path | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! Aid Station volunteers will be given a phone number to call in case of an emergency on race day. Check-in with Aid Station Captain. Parking is available on 31st. 6AM-9AM: 50¢ 9AM-9PM: $1.25 | 23/24 | Over |
| Aid Station I Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Chicago, IL Burnham Harbor | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! Aid Station volunteers will be given a phone number to call in case of an emergency on race day. Check-in with Aid Station Captain. Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day. | 2/20 | Over |
| Aid Station J Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Chicago, IL Queen's Landing | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! Aid Station volunteers will be given a phone number to call in case of an emergency on race day. Check-in with Aid Station Captain.Discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get... | 21/21 | Over |
| Finish Food Volunteer | 5:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist the catering team to collect food tickets from athletes in the breakfast buffet area and help hand out water bottles to athletes. Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent. Discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent). | 2/10 | Over |
| Finisher Volunteer | 5:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Be the first to congratulate athletes once they finish their race! Prepare and distribute finisher medals, water, post-race food, and more. Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent. Discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent). | 57/60 | Over |
| Medical | 5:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist with medical needs in the Main Medical tent or on course. Exact placement will be determined race morning. Medical knowledge is required; medical professional licensing is preferred (EMT, Paramedic, RN, PT, MD). Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent. | 25/50 | Over |
| T2 Beer Garden Volunteer | 5:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Help with 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. Must be 21 or... | 37/45 | Over |
| VIP Volunteer | 5:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist the VIP Coordinator to help manage check-in, gear check, and other amenities at the VIP Finish Tent. Help tear down the VIP Tent. Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent. Discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent). | 3/3 | Over |
| Course Marshal | 6:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Point athletes in the right direction on course and help direct spectators at cross zones. Course Marshal volunteers will be given a phone number to call in case of an emergency on race day. Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent.Discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation... | 1/10 | Over |
| Flower Power Station Volunteer | 6:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Help with replenishing the flowers and pots for the Flower Power station. Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent. Discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent). | 0/15 | Over |
| ID Check Volunteer | 6:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist security by wrist-banding athletes and spectators who are 21 and older to grant them entry into the beer garden. Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent. Discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent). | 3/5 | Over |
| Tear Down Volunteers | 10:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 337 East Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Maggie Daley Park | Assist in breaking down different areas of the event including the start line, finish areas, post-race festival, etc. Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent. Discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent). | 3/20 | Over |