Join the 13.1™ Family: Companies, organizations, and individuals interested in gaining exposure to our audience of participants and tapping into the health and fitness industry in South Florida can contact us for sponsorship opportunities. 13.1™ is a national series of half marathons with events currently in Miami, Atlanta, Chicago and Ft. Lauderdale that provide partners with local, national and international exposure.
Please e-mail or call 305-278-8668 for more information about sponsorships.
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Our road races are made for the people and run by the people. We take pride in working with some of the greatest individual and volunteer groups in the world. If you are interested in supporting thousands of runners and walkers at 13.1 Marathon™ Chicago, send us an email with your name, phone number and what you might be interested in helping with.
Group Volunteer Donation Program: We Pay Our Volunteer Groups!
13.1 Marathon™ Chicago will need an army of energetic and enthusiastic individuals. We have developed a Group Volunteer Donation Program to help assist us in obtaining the high numbers we need. Groups are given monetary compensation for their time helping out on race day.
Groups of 10 people or more are eligible for a coordinator donation or $150 and each individual volunteer in the group is eligible for a $10 donation. This is a great way for sports teams, church groups, committees, clubs etc.. to raise some money.
Here are some of the things we could use help with: water stations (groups of 10 or more), start line support, finish line support, course marshals, registration and packet pick-up support, logistics and set-up (these are the people who get to lift and move things and work at night!)
If you are interested in volunteering for this event or any others, please email or give us a call at (800) 596-5990.
Below is a list of volunteer opportunities available:
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, June 5 – 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (20 volunteer needed)
Saturday, June 6 – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (20 volunteers needed)
Sunday, June 7 – 5:30 am to 7:15 am (20 volunteers needed)
Be a part of the anticipation and excitement before the big race! Athletes pick up their event information and race bib numbers so they are ready for race day. Duties include passing out race packets and t-shirts to participants, providing race information and assisting in directing people as they visit Fleet Feet in Piper’s Alley.
Ask-Me Assistants
Sunday, June 7 – 5:30 am to 7:15 am (20 volunteers needed)
Provide information to all guests so they know how to navigate the various areas of the race and ensuring they know their next step. Duties include reviewing the event materials before the race to ensure you can direct everyone properly.
Race Day
Sunday, June 7
Location:Chicago
Start Line
5:00 am to 8:00 am
Help prepare the starting line for all the participants, then help them get properly placed at their expected pace for the race. Duties include some light set-up of the start line and then assisting participants in the proper area for the race.
Support needed: 25 volunteers
Gear Check
6:00 am -12:00 pm
Assist participants by keepings everything from bags to bikes as participants go out and enjoy the event with you as a smiling face to connect with them after. Duties include labeling and organizing participants belongings so that they are ready for quick pick-up at the end of the race.
Support needed: 30 volunteers
Aid Stations
5:30 am – varies
Provide water and more importantly support to the participants as they make their way along the course. Duties include set up of station with tables and layers of cups to start. Once participants start to pass restocking and encouraging them as they pass and finally cleaning to keep the City of Chicago clean.
Support needed: 5-25 volunteers per station
Finish Line
6:00 am –11:00 pm
Be the first to celebrate with the many runners and walkers as they come across the finish line. Duties will include passing out bottled water, medals and food and ensuring participants keep moving to the exits and getting their photo snapped along the way.
Support needed: 70 volunteers
Finish Line Saturday Set-Up
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Help set up the finish line area in preparation of race day. This job will involve come manual labor.
Support Needed: 10 Volunteers
Course Marshals
6:30 am - 10:30 am
Direct participants along the route to ensure they go the proper way while encouraging them along the way. Duties include having a proper understanding of the course and ensuring safety.
Support needed: 90 volunteers
Results Tent
6:00 am – 10:30 pm
Help prepare the starting line for all the participants, then help them get properly placed at their expected pace for the race. Duties include a comfort level with computers and good customer service for the participants.
Support needed: 10 volunteers
Back of Pack
6:30 am – 11:30 am
Motivate the participants to help them keep the 13 minute per mile pace for the race to help the Chicago Public Safety Agencies re-open the course on-time. Duties include ensuring no participant is left behind but also ensuring the time limit is met. This duty balances a sense of customer service with being forceful to the rules of the race.
Support needed: 15 volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering for this event or any others, please email or give us a call at (800) 596-5990.
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MARATHON THIRTEEN.ONE™ is a new series of races and we encourage the community to create and take part in training programs through local running stores, clubs and social or charity training groups. Let us know if you are forming a group and we will send new people your way!
RUNNER'S WALL - WARRIOR TOUR
As America's Voice of Running, Rob Powers honored to welcome you to join the first ever Running with Warriors Tour. Never in all his years as a national team athlete, collegiate and Olympic Teams coach did he ever think he'd be able to reach out to his friends in the sport of running...and work with them to produce World Class Events for our Soldiers, let alone Soldiers serving in a combat area of operation!
While the race locations, times and participants will remain a secret until completion of all events...and final results are posted on the results page... he would ask that anyone who feels the need to reach out to our Troops to do so by posting photos and messages on our Facebook page.
Thank You All Again For Helping Make History!
The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago Charity Running Program
The Red Cross Charity Running Program (Run Red Team) began in 2002 when the Chicago Marathon introduced a coordinated charity program. We were proud to be recognized as an Official Charity of the Chicago Marathon, and with that recognition, we were able to build our running team. The team strives to create social awareness of our important work while providing a running environment with ample training and learning opportunities.
Funds raised by the Red Cross Charity Running Program support the programs of the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, including the Patient Connection Program and Health and Safety Education, and aid in the delivery of our life-saving mission.
