Volunteers
This event would not be possible without the help of hundreds of volunteers! We have a job for everyone. For event day volunteer opportunities, please see a list of the volunteer positions below with descriptions, and email your preferences to volunteers@gotrchicago.org.
Our event also has a lot of great group volunteer opportunities. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@gotrchicago.org for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities Pre-Event Day
Goody Bag Stuffing
Saturday, May 15, 9a-2p, 1100 W. Cermak
Registration and Packet Pick-up
Thursday, June 3
Friday, June 4
(2 hour shifts from 9:30a-7:30p)
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.
Pre-Race Set-Up
Friday, June 4, Montrose Harbor
Race Day-Saturday, June 5, Montrose Harbor
Please email volunteers@gotrchicago.org with your top three interests in volunteering for race day.
Traffic/Parking, 6 am
Work to keep traffic moving so people can park and get to the race. (20 vol.)
Pre-Registration, 6:15 am
Issue race gear and verify ID for those who have already registered. (20 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! (30 vol.)
Registration Help Desk, 6:30 am
Help runners troubeshoot any registration problems. (5 vol.)
Runner Information, 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. (6 vol.)
Face Painting, 7 am
Ready to show off those artistic skills? Use them to paint faces! (8 vol.)
Tiara Decorating, 7 am
Help participants make tiaras as unique as they are! Set up tables, organize supplies and help the girls create a tiara of their own! (8 vol.)
Hair Decorating, 7 am
Have fun with hair accessories and hair decorating. Set up tables and coordinate all the materials. (10 vol.)
Course Marshals, 7:30 am
Be out on the course and keep runners headed in the right direction! (40 vol.)
Aid Station, 8 am
Interact with the participants by handing out water and encouragement along the race course. (40 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! (40 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. (30 vol.)
Finish Line Medals, 8 am
Place medals on all Girls on the Run participants. Lots of energy is needed at this station to show the girls that they are superstars! (10 vol.)
Set Up/Tear Down, 6 am
Help throughout the start area and race course with setting up the site and then taking it all down after the race! (15 vol.)