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Race Route Notice Distribution

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You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 8, 2026

10:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 5 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Distribute notices to local area resident homes along race route.

Location

Fischel Park, 1000 Grove St, Downers Grove

SATURDAY - Packet Pick Up 7:20 am - 10:00 am

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November 21, 2026

7:20 am CST - 10:00 am CST (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will assist in event set up, and hand out athlete packets/bibs/t-shirts during the event.

Location

DGN HS Field House, North Side, Door 31, 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove

SATURDAY - Banner Design 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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November 21, 2026

8:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 5 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Are you artistically talented and want to show off your skills in the community? Help us out by making a special banner to be hung in the Apres Run Garage Party for all race participants to see. Supplies and instructions will be provided, you will be expected to work collaboratively with other artists.

Location

DGN HS Field House, North Side, Door 31, 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove

SATURDAY - Packet Pick Up 9:45 am - 12:20 pm

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November 21, 2026

9:45 am CST - 12:20 pm CST (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will hand out athlete packets/bibs/t-shirts, and assit with clean up at the end of event.

Location

DGN HS Field House, North Side, Door 31, 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove

SUNDAY - Packet Pickup 9:35am - 12:00 pm

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November 22, 2026

9:35 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (At least 14 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will assist in event set up, and hand out athlete packets/bibs/t-shirts during the event.

Location

DGN HS Field House, North Side, Door 31, 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove

SUNDAY - Packet Pickup 11:45 am - 2:45pm

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November 22, 2026

11:45 am CST - 2:45 pm CST (At least 20 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will hand out athlete packets/bibs/t-shirts, and assit with clean up at the end of event.

Location

DGN HS Field House, North Side, Door 31, 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove

TUESDAY - Packet Pickup 1:30pm - 4pm

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November 24, 2026

1:30 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help us set up, then hand out athlete packets/bibs/t-shirts.

Location

Road Runner Sports: 1532 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Tuesday - Packet Pickup 3:45pm - 7pm

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November 24, 2026

3:45 pm CST - 7:00 pm CST (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist in handing out materials to runners, then help out with tear down of event.

Location

Road Runner Sports: 1532 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Main Street + Garage Party Water Staff

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November 26, 2026

7:45 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 9 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

At the start of the race you will be managing race pace signs at the start line. This responsibility involves holding a pace sign and staying in place for approximately 35min. Once the start of the race is underway, race coordinators will direct you to return to the garage party, where you will staff the water table and assist by passing out waters to race participants.

Location

Downers Grove Parking Deck, 5151 Mochel Drive, Downers Grove

Race Route + Garage Party Organizational Team

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November 26, 2026

7:45 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will help assist in crowd control along the start of the race route. This may involve providing directions and ushering race participants towards the start line. Once the race is underway, you will return to the garage and assist in helping our event run smoothly. This may involve breaking down boxes, and making sure supplies for our various stations are stocked.

Location

Downers Grove Parking Deck, 5151 Mochel Drive, Downers Grove

Finish Line Help

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November 26, 2026

8:20 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Guide athletes past the finish line and to the Garage Party. This role is best suited for people who are friendly but in charge! You should be prepared to assist in the event a participant has difficulty standing etc. after the end of their race.

Location

Downers Grove Parking Deck, 5151 Mochel Drive, Downers Grove

Garage Party Set Up

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November 26, 2026

6:30 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help us set up tables, food giveaways, and sponsor's booths in the garage! Once the event is underway, you will help staff stations in the garage.

Location

Downers Grove Parking Deck, 5151 Mochel Drive, Downers Grove

Tivoli Staff

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November 26, 2026

6:45 am CST - 11:00 am CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Report to the Tivoli to assist with athlete registration and packet pick up. Once packet pickup is over, you will return to the garage on Mochel Drive to assist at our sponsor's booths.

Location

5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Water Table (On Race Route)

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November 26, 2026

7:45 am CST - 11:00 am CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

You will head out on the race route and staff our water table at the designated "water stop". You will be expected to clean up the area (of any cups etc.) at the end of the race.

Location

Downers Grove Parking Deck, 5151 Mochel Drive, Downers Grove

Step and Repeat Photagrapher

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November 26, 2026

8:20 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Stand by the Grove Express Banner outside the Garage Party and take photos of particapants, using the participants phone.

Location

Downers Grove Parking Deck, 5151 Mochel Drive, Downers Grove

Garage Party Attendants

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November 26, 2026

7:45 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 7 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help us staff the various stations in the Garage! You will help pass out food and water, as well as assist in take down of the event.

Gingerbread Mascot

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You must be 17 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 26, 2026

7:45 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help us lead everyone to the party! Two volunteers will be given a "gingerbread man" costume to dress up in and help lead runners to the garage party. You will also be present at the start line for the start of the race. Other volunteers under this category will be assistants to help guide the mascot. Those who sign up for this position are expected to bring the energy and good vibes.

Location

Downers Grove Parking Deck, 5151 Mochel Drive, Downers Grove