Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport Volunteer Registration

Pre-Event Set Up High Priority

June 27, 2026

4:00 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

This position assists with the setup of the event area.
Tasks will include:
-Set-up and placement of tents, tables and chairs
-Tape Sponsor logos in front of their assigned booth location
-Distributing items to their proper areas (medals, water bottles, coolers, giveaway items)
-Arranging the podium award "steps" in the award area
-Set out food items at main water table
-Arrange and organize prize drawings
-Hang and organize finisher medals at event start/finish lines

Packet Pickup High Priority

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At least 9 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsible for:
-Assisting with the check-in process
-Post signs to assist with morning of organization
-Assign bib numbers to participants picking up their packets (using a provided mobile device)
-Calling out the event type as people are checking in
-Getting the proper bag associated with the event registered
-Pack up and organize remaining event bags, bibs, pins and writing material after the event check-In period concludes at 9:15AM - to assist in easy cleanup

Location

Main Packet Pickup tables, near the event entrance

Main Water Table High Priority

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At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsible for:
-Handing out cold waters in the main water table tent
-Setting extra waters on the table for people to take
-Refill coolers as they deplete to ensure we have cold water to hand out through the event
-Pack up and organize remaining water bottles and coolers after the event concludes - to assist in easy cleanup

Location

Main water table, centrally located in the event area.

Food Distribution Table Low Priority

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At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsible for:
-Handing out packaged food and clementines
-Setting extra food items on the table for people to take
-Replenish items as they are taken
-Pack up remaining food items after the event concludes - to assist in easy cleanup

Location

Centrally located in the event area, under the tent with the main water table.

5K and Walk Water Tables

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At least 9 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsible for:
-Remove caps from the water bottles before distributing
-Hand out cold waters to participants on the route
-Set extra waters on the table for people to take as they pass
-Refill coolers as they deplete to ensure we have cold water to hand out through the event
-Pack up and organize remaining water bottles and coolers after the event concludes - to assist in easy cleanup
-Walk the route and collect water bottles and any caps that were thrown during the event

Location

These volunteers will be located on the 5K and Walk routes. They will be driven out to their table before the event and driven back to the main event area after the routes are clear.