Spring 2024 Girls on the Run-Chicago 5K - Volunteer Registration

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! As a volunteer, you will join our GOTR program participants, their running buddies, and members of the Chicagoland running community. This is the culminating event that celebrates the completion of their 10-week program.

Volunteers are needed to create the best possible 5K experience for our participants, and we encourage individuals or groups to come volunteer. Volunteers are needed for a multitude of tasks, which we have organized into four categories listed below:

Activities Volunteers 

Volunteers at the activity stations help the girls with varying projects and crafts at the 5K. Time commitment is 4 to 5 hours. This volunteer opportunity is great for parents, teens, and groups.   

Registration Volunteers

Assist with 5K registration. Time commitment is 3-4 hours. This volunteer opportunity is best suited for groups and individuals over 18 years of age. 

Hospitality Volunteers 

Includes: bus greeting, assisting with runner refreshments, medal distribution at the finish line, and assisting attendees at the information and merchandise tents. Time commitment is 4 to 5 hours. This volunteer opportunity is great for parents, teens, and groups.  

Operations Volunteers

Includes: distributing water to runners, start line assistants, and assisting runners on course. The time commitment is 4 to 5 hours. This volunteer opportunity is great for parents, teens, and groups. 

*The minimum age to volunteer is 16. Each volunteer must have their own individual volunteer registration. Please note: if you are bringing your child to volunteer, you will need to complete a volunteer registration form on their behalf. No volunteers under the age of 16 are permitted without a chaperone.