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The Chicago Turkey Trot is back as the 40th Art Van Turkey Trot 5K/8K and Plymouth Rock Ramble kids race! Gather your flock and join us for this Thanksgiving Day tradition by volunteering at the race! Supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository, you’ll join fellow volunteers, runners, joggers and walkers in some light hearted fun while ensuring no Chicagoan will go hungry this holiday season. You can help additionally by bringing cans of food to either packet pick-up or on race day.
We highly recommend public transportation or carpooling.
If driving is required, street parking behind Piper's Alley or down North Ave. is available with standard rates.
Race Day Parking
Limited parking is available with a volunteer parking pass at the Diversey Harbor Parking Lot on the far south side of the parking lot. The parking lot will close at 6:30am and reopen at 11am. Email VolunteerChicago@lt.life to receive a complimentary parking pass.
Free neighborhood street parking is also available, but plan to arrive early to find a spot.
*Note – All Belmont Exits on and off of Lake Shore Drive will close at 8:00 am
Sheridan Road and Belmont also close at 8:00 am
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Shifts (26)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Info/Packet Pickup Captain | 9:30am (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town Chicago, IL 60614 Please check in with the Athlete Services Manager | Packet Pick-up will take place prior to the race at Fleet Feet - Old Town. Assist the Athlete Services Manager with customer service and packet pick-up logistics. Help provide information about the race to participants and spectators. Answer FAQs about the race, schedule, directions, and other general knowledge regarding the... | Over |
Packet Pickup - Saturday (Shift 1) at Fleet Feet Sports Old Town | 9:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Sport Old Town - Check in with Volunteer Assistant Chicago, IL 60614 | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
Packet Pickup - Saturday (Shift 2) at Fleet Feet Sports Old Town | 1:30pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Sport Old Town - Check in with Volunteer Assistant Chicago, IL 60614 | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Info/Packet Pickup Captain | 10:30am (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town Chicago, IL 60614 Please check in with the Athlete Services Manager | Packet Pick-up will take place prior to the race at Fleet Feet - Old Town. Assist the Athlete Services Manager with customer service and packet pick-up logistics. Help provide information about the race to participants and spectators. Answer FAQs about the race, schedule, directions, and other general knowledge regarding the... | Over |
Packet Pickup - Sunday (Shift 1) at Fleet Feet Sports Old Town | 10:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Sport Old Town - Check in with Volunteer Assistant Chicago, IL 60614 | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
Packet Pickup - Sunday (Shift 2) at Fleet Feet Sports Old Town | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Sport Old Town - Check in with Volunteer Assistant Chicago, IL 60614 | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
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Packet Pickup - Wednesday (Shift 1) at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square | 9:30am (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Lincoln Square - Check in with Volunteer Assistant Chicago, IL 60625 Parking lots with a 3-hour time limit are just south of the store on Leland Avenue next to CTA Brown Line Western station. Metered street parking is also available on Lincoln, Western or Lawrence avenues with a 2-hour limit. | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
Packet Pickup - Wednesday (Shift 1) at Fleet Feet Sports Old Town | 9:30am (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town Chicago, IL 60614 Check-in with Volunteer Coordinator | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
Packet Pickup - Wednesday (Shift 2) at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square | 2:30pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Lincoln Square - Check in with Volunteer Assistant Chicago, IL 60625 Parking lots with a 3-hour time limit are just south of the store on Leland Avenue next to CTA Brown Line Western station. Metered street parking is also available on Lincoln, Western or Lawrence avenues with a 2-hour limit. | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
Packet Pickup - Wednesday (Shift 2) at Fleet Feet Sports Old Town | 2:30pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town Chicago, IL 60614 Check-in with Volunteer Coordinator | You will be assigning athletes their bibs by typing their name into a computer then providing them with a pre-selected t-shirt size. | Over |
Info/Packet Pickup Captain | 4:30pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town Chicago, IL 60614 Please check in with the Athlete Services Manager | Packet Pick-up will take place prior to the race at Fleet Feet - Old Town. Assist the Athlete Services Manager with customer service and packet pick-up logistics. Help provide information about the race to participants and spectators. Answer FAQs about the race, schedule, directions, and other general knowledge regarding the... | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Athlete Services Captain | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Chicago, IL 60614 | 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 |
Gear Check Captains | 6:00am (CT) | 12:15pm (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 | Gear Check Captains are the lead point in disseminating information and providing instruction to their respective volunteer team, and will be the point of contact for any questions or concerns on race day. | Over |
Registration, Directional & Awards Volunteers | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 | Help setup the registration and awards area, assist Athlete Services during the event then help teardown the are following the event. | Over |
Start Line/Kids Race Captain | 6:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 | These individuals will be in charge of managing start corral volunteers, making sure the pre-race water is setup and manned properly than making sure the volunteers are in place for the kids race. | Over |
Floaters | 6:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 | You will be assigned where needed most throughout race day. Your main point of contact is Yasamin, Volunteer Coordinator. A preassigned schedule has been made for your group but tasks are subject to change on race day. | Over |
Gear Check Volunteers | 6:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 | This positions give runners a peace of mind during pre and post-race, than knowing their belongings are safely stored. Duties include labeling and organizing runner's belongings when they drop off, and retrieving them in a timely manner at the end of the race. Bending and lifting up to 12lbs is... | Over |
Turkey Tailgate Volunteers | 6:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 | Assist in the setup, game assisting and tear-down of the Turkey Tailgate. Games include Turkey Bowling, Football Throw, Cornhole Toss, Costume Contest and Kid Zone Tent and more! | Over |
Finish Captains | 6:45am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 | These individuals will be in charge of managing Volunteers within the finish chute. | Over |
Finish Volunteers | 6:45am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 | Be the first to congratulate athletes once they finish their race! Prepare and distribute finisher medals, water, post-race food, and more. | Over |
Start Volunteers & Kids Race | 7:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 | Assist with the setup of the start line, assist Start Line Coordinators during the event, man the pre-race water, help teardown the start then assist at the kids race at 10am | Over |
Turkey Handlers | 7:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 | Assist the Turkey Mascot throughout the Turkey Tailgate festivities. | Over |
Aid Station A Captain (Montrose) | 7:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lake Shore Drive and Montrose Exit - Text Volunteer Coordinator when you arrive Chicago, IL 60613 Free street parking is available on Montrose Dr. The fluid station will be located driectly on the Lake front path just south of Montrose Dr. Look for the port-a-johns and fluid station tables to locate the fluid station. | Fluid Station Captains are the lead point in disseminating information and providing instruction to their respective volunteer team, and will be the point of contact for any questions or concerns on race day. | Over |
Aid Station B Captain (Recreation) | 7:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lake Shore Drive and Recreation Exit - Text Volunteer Coordinator when you arrive Chicago, IL 60613 Parking is available in the Recreation Drive parking lot or Belmont Harbor. The fluid station is located directly on the Lake Front Path just south of Recreation Drive parking lot. Look for the port-a-johns to locate the fluid station. | Aid Station Captains are the lead point in disseminating information and providing instruction to their respective volunteer team, and will be the point of contact for any questions or concerns on race day. | Over |
Medical Assistance | 7:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking lot - Check in at Main Medical Tent, w/ Terri Chicago, IL 60614 | Assist with medical needs in a tent on the course or on site. Exact placement will be determined race morning. Medical knowledge required, medical professional licensing is preferred (EMT, Paramedic, RN, PT, MD). | Over |
Course Marshals | 8:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 2781 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60657 | These individuals will be placed on the course to ensure the athletes stay on course and to make sure all athletes and spectators are safe. | Over |
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Stephen Thornton wrote on November 24th, 2017
Hi Yasamin, I was able to be a course marshal. After the last of the runners went by my assigned location, I helped with medal distribution by unwrapping the medals. I had a fun experience. Steve
Stephen Thornton wrote on November 24th, 2017
Hi Yasamin, I was able to be a course marshal. After the last of the runners went by my assigned location, I helped with medal distribution by unwrapping the medals. I had a fun experience. Steve
Curley Hudson wrote on November 16th, 2017
Good morning Yasamin, I will not be able to help on November 23, hope to see you next year. Happy Holiday. Curley