RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS
Join the excitement and feel the energy of thousands of participants by volunteering at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Race day individual volunteer opportunities include gear check, information team and Aid Stations. Keep participants motivated and organized as they embark on their 26.2-mile journey through Chicago.
All volunteers are required to register online individually by 11:59 p.m. (U.S. Central Time) on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Aid Station
Volunteers will distribute water and Gatorade to race participants, as well as assist with the set up and clean up of the Aid Station. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older.
Course Marshals
Course marshals ensure the course stays clear of spectator and vehicle traffic, and act as a source of information about the event and surrounding area. Course marshals will check in at a designated location in each neighborhood. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
Finish Line Beer Distribution
Volunteers will be in the beer distribution area located after the finish line, where they will pour and serve beer to participants ages 21 and over, as well as help keep the area clean and organized. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older.
Gear Check
Volunteers will work in the Gear Check facility where they will collect and organize gear check bags from participants before the race as well as returning those bags after the race. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older.
Information team
Volunteers assist race participants, spectators and other volunteers by providing general information, answering questions and giving directions to key destinations in Grant Park. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
Volunteer Rewards
All volunteers will receive volunteer reward points when they check-in to volunteer. Reward Points can be redeemed for a variety of merchandise items. To learn more, visit the Volunteer Rewards Program webpage.
Resources
- Volunteer homepage
- Volunteer policies
- Volunteer FAQs
- Please direct questions to volunteer@chicagomarathon.com
