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Individual volunteer opportunities

Be a part of the second annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1 and support runners by volunteering on race day! Individual volunteer opportunities are listed below.

All volunteers must register online individually by Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Register now!


Course Marshal

Course marshals ensure the course stays clear of spectator and vehicle traffic, and act as a source of information about the event and surrounding area. Course marshals will check in at a designated location within the respective neighborhood.

  • Date: Sunday, June 4
  • Location: On course
  • Age minimum: 18 years of age
  • Volunteer guide: Registered volunteers will receive a volunteer guide to prepare for their volunteer role.
  • Volunteer rewards: Earn 40 points when you check in as a course marshal. To learn more, please visit volunteer FAQs.

Start Corrals

Join the excitement at the start line by regulating access to the start corrals and assisting with the forward progress of participants through the corrals.

  • Date: Sunday, June 4
  • Location: Garfield Park
  • Age minimum: 14 years of age
  • Volunteer guide: Registered volunteers will receive a volunteer guide to prepare for their volunteer role.
  • Volunteer rewards: Earn 40 points when you check in as a start corral volunteer. To learn more, please visit volunteer FAQs.

Information Team

Assist race participants, spectators and other volunteers by providing general information, answering questions about the event and giving directions to key destinations in Garfield Park.

  • Date: Sunday, June 4
  • Location: Garfield Park
  • Age minimum: 18 years of age
  • Volunteer guide: Registered volunteers will receive a volunteer guide to prepare for their volunteer role.
  • Volunteer rewards: Earn 45 points when you check in as an information team volunteer. To learn more, please visit volunteer FAQs.

Finish Line

Join the excitement at the finish line! Volunteers will have the opportunity to congratulate runners as they distribute items at the finish line, such as food, water, Nuun Hydration or iced towels.

  • Shift: Sunday, June 4
  • Location: Garfield Park
  • Age minimum: 14 years of age
  • Volunteer rewards: Earn 50 points when you check in as a finish line volunteer. To learn more, please visit volunteer FAQs.

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