This race would not be possible without the help of hundreds of volunteers!  We have a job for everyone. If you are interested in a leadership role in planning the race, consider joining our race committee.  For race day volunteer opportunities, please see a list of the volunteer positions below and email wg5kvolunteer@gotrchicago.org with your top 3 interests in volunteering for race day. 

Race Committee
Race Director- Mike Nishi
Site Logistics- Samantha Morales
Course Coordinator/Marshals- Dan Daly, John Corrigan
Publicity, Marketing, VIP- Brook Fochler, Caitlin Fizpatrick
Goody Bag Coordinator- Jen Wagner
Finish Line – Liz Prassas
H20 Stations – Mark Colpoys, Nate Beyler
Spectator/Cheer Station- Tisha Alexander
T-Shirt/Packet Pickup – Becky Godbey
Gear Check – Allison Willis Singer
GOTR Coaches Only- Sandhya Krishnan

The race committee helps plan the Wondergirl 5K. The upcoming race commitee meetings are: May 7, June 4. All meetings take place at the GOTRC office at 7pm. Email wg5kvolunteer@chicago.org if you plan on attending

Volunteer Opportunities
Pre-Race Day

Goody Bag Stuffing
Tuesday, May 27, 4-9pm, 1540 S. Ashland
Wedesday, May 28, 4-9pm, 1540 S. Ashland

Registration and Packet Pick-up
Saturday, May 31, 10am-2pm Lakeshore East (REGISTRATION ONLY)
Wednesday, June 4 - Thursday, June 5, 10am-8pm Fleet Feet Sports
(shifts are: 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm, 4pm-6pm, 6pm-8pm)
Friday, June 6, 10am-1pm Lakeshore East
Friday, June 6, 2pm-8pm Fleet Feet Sports
(shifts are: 2pm-5pm, 5pm-8pm)

If you are interested in helping with registration and packet pick-up at any of the above locations, please indicate in your email your preferred shifts. 

Race Day-Saturday, June 7, Montrose Harbor
Please email wg5kvolunteer@gotrchicago.org with your top three interests in volunteering for race day. 

Banner Crew, 6 am   
Assist the race director in setting up the banners on site. (5 vol.)

Traffic/Parking, 6 am           
Work to keep traffic moving so people can park and get to the race. (8 vol.)

Pre-Registration, 6:15 am    
Issue race gear and verify ID for those who have already registered. (10 vol.)

New Registration, 6:15 am   
Get there early to work the race day registration table.  Issue race gear and help participants get ready to run!  Organizational skills are a must! (15 vol.)

Donations and Tiara Sales Booth, 6:15 am      
Sell tiaras at the donation booth! (4 vol.)

T-Shirt & Goody Bag, 6:15 am        
Hand out tshirts and goody bags to all the superstar runners! (10 vol.)

Trouble Shooters/Ushers, 6:30 am     
Be familiar with the workings of a race and answer questions as well as solve problems as they arise. (5 vol.)

Gear Check, 6:45 am
Keep track of gear that is checked in by race participants.  Organize and return belongings to participants after the race is completed. ( 5 vol.)

Face Painting, 7 am   
Ready to show off those artistic skills?  Use them to paint faces! (12 vol.)

Tiara Decorating, 7 am         
Help the WonderGirls make tiaras as unique as they are!  Set up tables, organize supplies and help the girls create a tiara of their own! (12 vol.)

Start H20, 7:30 am   
Provide water to participants before the race. (10 vol.)

Course Marshals, 7:30 am    
Be out on the course and keep runners headed in the right direction! ( 25 vol.)

Aid Station, 8 am                   
Interact with the WonderGirls by handing out water and encouragement along the race course. (50 vol.)

Spectator/Cheer Station, 8:30 am   
Each cheer station will have its own unique theme.  Groups at these stations need to have lots of energy to pump up the crowd! (15 vol.)

Finish Line Runner Refreshments, 8 am       
Use your muscles to get everything in order for the finish line festivities!  Set up tables and food, and then serve it to the runners as they finish. (50 vol.)

Finish Line Medals, 8 am       
Place medals on everyone who finishes the race.  Lots of energy is needed at this station to show the girls that they are superstars! (15 vol.)