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Start your race season on the right foot with the Byline Bank 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 volunteerchicago@lt.life.
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
13 and up
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634 Positions Filled
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217 Impacts
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1,329 Hours
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Shifts (52)
1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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| Packet Pick Up Captain - Fleet Feet Oak Park - Saturday | 9:30am (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 102 North Marion Street 102 N Marion St Oak Park, Illinois 60301 | Packet Pickup Captains will be responsible for managing key areas at Packet Pickup related to Bibs, Shirts and Goody Bags, Bib Look-Up, Directional, and Info. Captains are responsible for working with race staff to make sure everyone has the information and tools they need, making sure volunteers remain on task,... | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Fleet Feet Oak Park - Saturday (Shift 1) | 9:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 102 North Marion Street 102 N Marion St Oak Park, Illinois 60301 | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Fleet Feet Oak Park - Saturday (Shift 2) | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | 102 North Marion Street 102 N Marion St Oak Park, Illinois 60301 | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | Over |
1 - 6 of 6 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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| Packet Pick Up Captain - Old Town - Friday | 10:00am (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street 1706 N Wells st Chicago, Illinois 60614 Shift times are subject to change. | Packet Pickup Captains will be responsible for managing key areas at Packet Pickup related to Bibs, Shirts and Goody Bags, Bib Look-Up, Directional, and Info. Captains are responsible for working with race staff to make sure everyone has the information and tools they need, making sure volunteers remain on task,... | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Old Town - Friday (Shift 1) | 10:00am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street 1706 N Wells st Chicago, Illinois 60614 Shift times are subject to change. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - South Loop - Friday (Shift 1) | 10:00am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 150 West Roosevelt Road 150 Roosevelt Rd Chicago, Illinois 60605 Shift times are subject to change. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | Over |
| Packet Pickup Captain - South Loop - Friday | 10:00am (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | 150 West Roosevelt Road 150 Roosevelt Rd Chicago, Illinois 60605 Shift times are subject to change. | Packet Pickup Captains will be responsible for managing key areas at Packet Pickup related to Bibs, Shirts and Goody Bags, Bib Look-Up, Directional, and Info. Captains are responsible for working with race staff to make sure everyone has the information and tools they need, making sure volunteers remain on task,... | Over |
| Packet Pick Up - Old Town - Friday (Shift 2) | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street 1706 N Wells st Chicago, Illinois 60614 Shift times are subject to change. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - South Loop - Friday (Shift 2) | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 150 West Roosevelt Road 150 Roosevelt Rd Chicago, Illinois 60605 Shift times are subject to change. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | Over |
1 - 6 of 6 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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| Packet Pick Up Captain - Old Town - Saturday | 9:00am (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street 1706 N Wells st Chicago, Illinois 60614 Shift times are subject to change. | Packet Pickup Captains will be responsible for managing key areas at Packet Pickup related to Bibs, Shirts and Goody Bags, Bib Look-Up, Directional, and Info. Captains are responsible for working with race staff to make sure everyone has the information and tools they need, making sure volunteers remain on task,... | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Old Town - Saturday (Shift 1) | 9:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 1706 North Wells Street 1706 N Wells st Chicago, Illinois 60614 Shift times are subject to change. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - South Loop - Saturday (Shift 1) | 9:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 150 West Roosevelt Road 150 Roosevelt Rd Chicago, Illinois 60605 Shift times are subject to change. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | Over |
| Packet Pickup Captain - South Loop - Saturday | 9:00am (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 150 West Roosevelt Road 150 Roosevelt Rd Chicago, Illinois 60605 Shift times are subject to change. | Packet Pickup Captains will be responsible for managing key areas at Packet Pickup related to Bibs, Shirts and Goody Bags, Bib Look-Up, Directional, and Info. Captains are responsible for working with race staff to make sure everyone has the information and tools they need, making sure volunteers remain on task,... | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Old Town - Saturday (Shift 2) | 1:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town 1706 N Wells St. Chicago, IL 60614 Shift times are subject to change. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | Over |
| Packet Pickup - South Loop - Saturday (Shift 2) | 1:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 150 West Roosevelt Road 150 Roosevelt Rd Chicago, Illinois 60605 Shift times are subject to change. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | Over |
1 - 37 of 37 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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| Athlete Services Captain | 4:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent | Athlete Services Captains will work with the Athlete Services Coordinator to help with will call, results, and the awards ceremony. Captains will need to ensure efficiency on race day by filling in where needed and communicating clear instructions and information to the athletes and volunteers. | Over |
| Gear Check Captains | 4:45am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent | Gear Check Captains will manage Gear Check Volunteers and ensure all bags are sorted correctly. Work with race staff to ensure volunteers have all of the supplies and info they need. | Over |
| Info Tent Captain | 4:45am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent | Assist with providing information about the race to participants and spectators. Answer FAQs about the race, schedule, directions, and other general knowledge regarding the event. It is required to go over Race Information Documents prior to the event. FAQs and all other information will be provided. | Over |
| Start Captains | 4:45am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent | 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 |
| Back of the Pack Crew | 5:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | 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... | Over |
| Floaters | 5:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Various Drop Off Points Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | If you're flexible and adaptable to any task, this role is for you! Floater volunteers will be assigned different tasks throughout the event. | Over |
| Gear Check Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | Athletes will drop off their gear and you'll help label and organize the bags for easy pick-up after their race. | Over |
| Medical | 5:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | 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). | Over |
| Pre-Race Aid Station | 5:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | Set up and hand out water to prep athletes before they race. | Over |
| Start/Kids Race Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | Guide athletes to their assigned corral and assist with releasing them onto the course for both the Half Marathon/10K and the Kids Race. | Over |
| Will Call/Results Volunteers | 5:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | Assist the registration staff with packet pickup 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. | Over |
| Aid Station A Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Spaghetti Bowl Under Lake Shore Bridge Text Volunteer Assistant when you arrive Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at the Millennium Parking Garage | Instruct and help volunteers set up the Aid Station, keep athletes hydrated, keep the area clean, and tear down the station. A check list, layout, and instructions will be provided. | Over |
| Aid Station B Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Burnham Harbor Text Volunteer Assistant when you arrive Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day | Instruct and help volunteers set up the Aid Station, keep athletes hydrated, keep the area clean, and tear down the station. A check list, layout, and instructions will be provided. | Over |
| Aid Station C Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 31st and Lake Front Path Text Volunteer Assistant when you arrive Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Instruct and help volunteers set up the Aid Station, keep athletes hydrated, keep the area clean, and tear down the station. A check list, layout, and instructions will be provided. | Over |
| Aid Station D Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Oakwood and Lake Front Path Text Volunteer Assistant when you arrive Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Oakwood $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Instruct and help volunteers set up the Aid Station, keep athletes hydrated, keep the area clean, and tear down the station. A check list, layout, and instructions will be provided. | Over |
| Aid Station E Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 47th and Lake Front Path Text Volunteer Assistant when you arrive Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 47th and Cornell $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Instruct and help volunteers set up the Aid Station, keep athletes hydrated, keep the area clean, and tear down the station. A check list, layout, and instructions will be provided. | Over |
| Aid Station F Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 47th and Lake Front Path Text Volunteer Assistant when you arrive Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 47th and Cornell $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Instruct and help volunteers set up the Aid Station, keep athletes hydrated, keep the area clean, and tear down the station. A check list, layout, and instructions will be provided. | Over |
| Aid Station G Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Oakwood and Lake Front Path Text Volunteer Assistant when you arrive Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Oakwood $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Instruct and help volunteers set up the Aid Station, keep athletes hydrated, keep the area clean, and tear down the station. A check list, layout, and instructions will be provided. | Over |
| Aid Station H Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 31st and Lake Front Path Text Volunteer Assistant when you arrive Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Instruct and help volunteers set up the Aid Station, keep athletes hydrated, keep the area clean, and tear down the station. A check list, layout, and instructions will be provided. | Over |
| Aid Station I Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Burnham Harbor Text Volunteer Assistant when you arrive Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day | Instruct and help volunteers set up the Aid Station, keep athletes hydrated, keep the area clean, and tear down the station. A check list, layout, and instructions will be provided. | Over |
| Aid Station J Captain | 5:15am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Location Pending City Approval Text Volunteer Assistant when you arrive Chicago, IL 60601 | Instruct and help volunteers set up the Aid Station, keep athletes hydrated, keep the area clean, and tear down the station. A check list, layout, and instructions will be provided. | Over |
| Finish Captains | 5:15am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent | Manage Finish Line volunteers and make sure they have all the information and supplies they need. Move volunteers to different areas based on lines. | Over |
| Aid Station A Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Spaghetti Bowl Under Lake Shore Bridge Check-in with Aid Station Captain Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in directly to Aid Station, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! | Over |
| Aid Station B Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Burnham Harbor Check-in with Aid Station Captain Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! | Over |
| Aid Station C Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 31st and Lake Front Path Check-in with Aid Station Captain Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! | Over |
| Aid Station D Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Oakwood and Lake Front Path Check-in with Aid Station Captain Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Oakwood $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! | Over |
| Aid Station E Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 47th and Lake Front Path Check-in with Aid Station Captain Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 47th and Cornell $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! | Over |
| Aid Station F Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 47th and Lake Front Path Check-in with Aid Station Captain Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 47th and Cornell $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! | Over |
| Aid Station G Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Oakwood and Lake Front Path Check-in with Aid Station Captain Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Oakwood $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm. | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! | Over |
| Aid Station H Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 31st and Lake Front Path Check-in with Aid Station Captain Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at 31st $.50 from 6am-9am and $1.25 from 9am-9pm | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! | Over |
| Aid Station I Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Burnham Harbor Check-in with Aid Station Captain Chicago, IL 60601 Parking is available at Burnham Harbor for $23/day | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! | Over |
| Aid Station J Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Queen's Landing Check-in with Aid Station Captain Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in directly to Aid Station, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out on course! | Over |
| Finish Food Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Maggie Daley Park, Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | Assist the catering team to collect food tickets from athletes in the breakfast buffet area and help hand out water bottles to athletes. | Over |
| T2 Beer Garden Volunteers | 5:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | 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... | Over |
| Course Marshals | 6:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | Point athletes in the right direction on course and help direct spectators at cross zones. | Over |
| ID Check Volunteers | 6:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | Assist security by wrist-banding athletes and spectators who are 21 and older to grant them entry into the beer garden. | Over |
| Tear Down Volunteers | 10:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Check-in at the Main Volunteer Tent, discounted parking is available at Millennium Lakeside Garage (must get validation ticket from volunteer tent) | Assist in breaking down different areas of the event including the start line, finish areas, post-race festival, etc. | Over |