Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport Volunteer Registration

Packet Pickup High Priority

At least 3 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 efficient event cleanup

Location

Main Packet Pickup tables, near the event entrance

Kids Dash Coordinator High Priority

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At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsible for:
-Gathering Kids Dash participants at the Walk Route arch at 9:00AM
-Walking Kids Dash participants to their start lines at 9:10AM
-Ensuring participants start at the correct start line (2-5 years old run a shorter 100 YD Dash, 6-9 years old MUST run the long distance of a 1/4 mile) *
-Hold participants at the start line until their distance is set to go
-Count down and announce the event start with portable microphone/megaphone
-RACE STARTS 9:20AM
-Cheer on kids as they run their events
-Hold the finish ribbon at the end of the Kids Dash for each of the two events
-Guide kids past the finish line as they cross
-Distribute Kids Dash finisher medals to each participant at the finish line
-Crowd control before/during and after the event (keep parents off the route and away from the middle of the finish area to keep a path clear for kids as they finish)

5K Route Water Tables High Priority

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At least 9 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsible for:
-For Filling Water Cups & Organizing station pre-race
-Hand out cold-water cups to participants on the route
-Set extra water cups on the table for people to take as they pass
-Pack up and organize remaining supplies after the event concludes - to assist in easy cleanup
-Walk the route and collect trash that were thrown during the event

Location

These volunteers will be located on the 5K 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.

Walk Route Water Tables High Priority

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At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsible for:
-Removing for Filling Water Cups & Organizing station pre-race
-Hand out cold-water cups to participants on the route
-Set extra water cups on the table for people to take as they pass
-Pack up and organize remaining supplies after the event concludes - to assist in easy cleanup
-Walk the route and collect trash that were thrown during the event

Location

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

5k & Walk Finish Line Water/ Cooling towel distribution High Priority

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At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsible for:
-Setting up coolers/bins at the finish line for the 5K and Walk routes prior to event start
-Pre-staging extra cooling towels and water bottles behind the coolers for quick and safe restocking during the event
-Distributing cooling towels and water bottles to participants as they cross the finish line

Location

This station will be spread out down the 5K & Walk finish line, after the arch. You will organize a cooler and stack of waters/ towels to work from at your station.

Podium Award Table High Priority

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At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Responsible for:
-Organizing our podium awards by male/female, age groups and 1-3 placements
-Distributing the appropriate award to the announcer or recipient as names/placements are announced
-Organize and pack up unclaimed placement awards at the conclusion of the event - these awards are distributed to winners the following week if unclaimed at the event
-Assist with distribution of regular finisher medals at the 5K finish line between 8AM-8:30AM, when possible

Location

In the podium award area, located near the airplane float.

5K & Walk Finish Line Medal Distribution High Priority

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At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsible for:
-Hanging the finisher medals on the medal stands before the start of the event
-Handing out medals to participants as they cross the finish line
-Directing participants to the closest water location
-Packing up the unused medals to assist with post-event cleanup

Location

This volunteer location will be alongside the 5K and Walk route starting lines.