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Lincolnwood Turkey Trot 5K/10K

Sun November 24, 2024 Lincolnwood, IL 60712 US

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Course Marshal Station #1 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Lincoln Avenue & Pratt Avenue

Course Marshal Station #2 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Kolmar Avenue & Pratt Avenue

Course Marshal Station #3 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Lunt Avenue & Kenton Avenue (10k/5k split spot)

Course Marshal Station #4 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Fitch Avenue & Kilpatrick Avenue

Course Marshal Station #5 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Keating Avenue & Pratt Avenue

Course Marshal Station #6 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Kilpatrick Avenue & Arthur Avenue

Course Marshal Station #7 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Knox Avenue & Arthur Avenue

Course Marshal Station #8 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Turn Around Spot at Kilbourn Avenue (south of Arthur Avenue)

Course Marshal Station #9 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Pratt Avenue & Kolmar Avenue (East)

Course Marshal Station #10 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Lunt Avenue & Keating Avenue

Course Marshal Station #11 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Kilpatrick Avenue & Pratt Avenue

Course Marshal Station #12 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Northshore Avenue & Kilbourn Avenue

Course Marshal Station #13 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your job is to direct the runners and walkers to follow the correct course and cheer them on as they go, while also ensuring the roads are secure and free of cars.

There are many turns on this course, so we need to make sure that we are directing the runners/walkers accordingly. Please review the attached map and ask the Parks & Recreation Staff any questions you may have during orientation.

Cars are highly discouraged to attempt to drive on the course and may only cross the course when it is completely clear. If a driver is attempting to cross the course, leave their driveway, or drive along the course, first stop the vehicle and attempt to flag down a Police Officer for assistance. If you do not see a Police Officer from your location, the driver must wait for you to call the police for assistance. Call the non-emergency Police number (847-673-2167) to ask for the assistance of the closest officer on the race course. Please call prepared to provide them with the an address or cross streets. Households along the course were notified by mail that this could take 10-15 minutes.

As a course marshal, it is essential that you wear a safety vest and stay at your
assigned position until the final runner/walker has passed. A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave.

Location

Lincoln Avenue & Morse Avenue

Race Village

Finish Line High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

Your role will be to prep/move/protect the water bottles/bananas/medals or hand these items out in a designated area. Parks and Recreation staff will show you to your assigned location on race day.

ONLY participants with 2023 Turkey Trot Bibs may receive a medal.
Participants with no bib and children with drumstick dash bibs DO NOT receive a medal, etc.

The finish line is an exciting place on race day, and reflects a proud moment for our runners and walkers. Volunteers at this location are highly encouraged to cheer for and congratulate ALL runners and walkers for completing the race! If all tables are set-up and positions are covered, you may also be asked to step to the other side of the finish line (along the street) to cheer on participants before and as they finish the race.

Volunteers will be released from their area of responsibility at varying times, typically before 11am/12pm.

Location

Finish Line at Proesel Park

Gear Check/ Food Pantry High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 24, 2024

Details

All race bibs (the running number each runner wears) have a tear off gear check number.

Gear Check Responsibilities:
Assisting participants in using a twist tie to connect the gear check number to their gear
All gear should be placed in a bag by the runner/walker
Plastic bags have been provided for runners/walkers who do not have one
Setting up and maintaining organization of the gear
Tables, tarps, tape, paper, and markers have been provided
Organize the bags in numerical order in the tent on the tarps and tables
Our race bib numbers include 1001-3000 & 1-300
Bags must be supervised at all times
At the end of the race, match the participant’s bib number to the appropriate bag to return
Any bags not picked up at the end of the event should be stored in the blue bin
Leftover bags will be available on Tuesday after the race in the Parks & Rec Office

Niles Township Food Pantry Donation Responsibilities:
Accept food and monetary donations
Place all food donations in the truck parked next to gear check
An envelope and receipt book (if requested) have been provided for cash donations
Have person complete the information asked on the clipboard
Make sure they complete every line
21 and older check mark required
Responses need to be legible
Raffle winners will be announced near the end of the event at the band/stage area
Winners do not need to be present to collect their prize
Examples of prizes will be provided on race day

Volunteers at the gear check are required to stay for the entire race until the last bag has been picked up or Village staff determines that leftover bags may be safely moved and stored.

Location

Race Village

Packet Pick-Up Low Priority

November 24, 2024

Details

This position requires previous experience in this role. Password protected.

Please email knewton@lwd.org if you are a Village Trustee, Boards & Commissions Commissioner or Village Employee and would like to volunteer in this position.

Location

Race Village

Sponsor Tent Low Priority

November 24, 2024

Details

This position requires previous experience in this role. Password protected.

The tent is open to runners/non-runners however the food in the tent is for the participants.

Volunteer Responsibilities:
Pizza - Hand out 1-2 squares of pizza to race participants. Tongs/gloves/napkins provided.
Soup -Hand out soup to race participants. Gloves/napkins provided.
Plantains - Serve plantains to race participants. Bowls/gloves/serving utensils provided.

Coffee & Bagels are for volunteers & this table will be stationed in the Packet Pick Up tent.

Location

Race Village

Water Station

Water Station #1 High Priority

November 24, 2024

Details

This position is reserved for LWD Baseball. Password protected.

Your role will be to fill and hand out cups for the runners to grab as they pass by. Please fill cups 1/2 full and have them ready for the runners when they arrive.

Runners and walkers may throw their cups in the trash cans or along the street; a rake has been provided to assist volunteers in gathering the cups so they can be put in a trash can. Please tie up the bags as they fill with discarded cups and put behind your work area to be picked up after the race.

A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course starting at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave your post.

There are several volunteers at each water station this year - when not filling cups and handing them out to runners and walkers, please cheer participants on as they pass by!

Location

NORTH side of Pratt Avenue at bike path opening

Water Station #2 High Priority

November 24, 2024

Details

This position is reserved for LWD Baseball. Password protected.

Your role will be to fill and hand out cups for the runners to grab as they pass by. Please fill cups 1/2 full and have them ready for the runners when they arrive.

Runners and walkers may throw their cups in the trash cans or along the street; a rake has been provided to assist volunteers in gathering the cups so they can be put in a trash can. Please tie up the bags as they fill with discarded cups and put behind your work area to be picked up after the race.

A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course starting at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave your post.

There are several volunteers at each water station this year - when not filling cups and handing them out to runners and walkers, please cheer participants on as they pass by!

Location

SOUTH side of Pratt Avenue at bike path opening

Water Station #3 High Priority

November 24, 2024

Details

Your role will be to fill and hand out cups for the runners to grab as they pass by. Please fill cups 1/2 full and have them ready for the runners when they arrive.

Runners and walkers may throw their cups in the trash cans or along the street; a rake has been provided to assist volunteers in gathering the cups so they can be put in a trash can. Please tie up the bags as they fill with discarded cups and put behind your work area to be picked up after the race.

A Village staff member on a bike will ride the course starting at approximately 10:20am to let you know how many runners and walkers are still on the road. Please stay at your location until the last runner or walker passes. If it is after 10:30am and you have not seen a runner or walker for at least 15 minutes, you may leave your post.

There are several volunteers at each water station this year - when not filling cups and handing them out to runners and walkers, please cheer participants on as they pass by!

Location

Arthur Avenue & Keating Avenue

Pre-Race

Weekend Packet-Pick Up Medium Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 23, 2024

Details

This position requires previous experience in this role. Password protected.

Assist with packet pickup the Saturday prior to the race (November 20) at Village Hall from 9am -12pm.

Location

Village Hall

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