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Event staff and key volunteers

Welcome to the 2026 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle event staff and key volunteer webpage! Below you will find information on the following, which will help you prepare for race week as well as gain a better understanding of event staff and key volunteer expectations.

  • Transportation options
  • Expense reimbursement policy
  • Event staff payments
  • Check-In Information

Transportation Options

Public transportation

We encourage staff and volunteers to take public transportation for a greener Chicago:

CTA

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers an economical and convenient way to check out all Chicago has to offer. For information on CTA fares and transit directions to and from the event, visit transitchicago.com.

South Shore Line

Participants and spectators are encouraged to take the South Shore Line race weekend. The South Shore Line runs from South Bend, Indiana to Chicago with stops along the way. Park your car at one of the convenient South Shore Line stations and ride in comfort to Grant Park. Visit mysouthshoreline.com for more information.

Metra Train

Participants and spectators are encouraged to take advantage of Metra’s $7 Saturday/Sunday Day Pass, good for unlimited rides on either Saturday or Sunday, to attend Packet Pick-up and race day activities. In addition, the $10 Weekend Pass (available on the Ventra app only) is good for unlimited rides on both weekend days. Ventra App users can purchase a Metra Day Pass or Saturday or Sunday Pass and upgrade to the Regional Day Pass for unlimited rides on CTA and Pace for 24 hours for an additional $2.50. (Requires registered Ventra card).

Parking

If you are driving, you must utilize the event-provided parking options. Other parking expenses will not be reimbursed. Please be aware of street closures and plan extra travel time to accommodate for traffic. The event-provided parking options are listed below:

Course

Event staff and key volunteers working on the course, please coordinate with your captain on the parking that is available near your Aid Station.

Grant Park

Event staff and key volunteers (local and non-local) working in Grant Park should park at Millennium Garages. You will be provided a voucher upon checking in at your check-in location in Grant Park. The event will not reimburse for parking expenses unless otherwise approved in writing in advance of the event.

When staff are assigned parking one or more mile(s) away from their assigned hotel accommodation, they can expense a ride share to their hotel from Millennium Garages.

Bike to Grant Park

World Bicycle Relief will provide a free bike valet on Sunday, March 22 from 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for participants and volunteers at the southeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Van Buren Street. Individuals are encouraged to bring a bike lock in the event the Bike Valet has reached capacity. Public bike racks are located around the perimeter of Grant Park.

Please note that we do not allow bike storage within Harrison Volunteer Compound. Divvy stations are also located at Michigan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard, as well as Michigan Avenue and Ida B. Wells Drive for your convenience.

Expense Reimbursement Policy

The event will provide meals during required work shifts at Packet Pick-up and Grant Park. Staff working onsite when meals are provided who decide to forgo the provided meal are not eligible to receive reimbursement. If staff are required to be onsite during a time when meals are not provided or work duties require an individual to miss the provided meal, reimbursement will be provided as follows: up to $15 for breakfast, up to $20 for lunch, up to $35 for dinner. A receipt must be submitted to receive the reimbursement. If you have food allergies, please fill out this form by March 6, 2026 so we can accommodate them.

Click here for more information on the event expense reimbursement policy. Click here to submit an expense reimbursement request.

Event staff payments

In keeping with best practices, it is our policy to collect a new, completed Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Certification, every three years. If you are new to the event or have moved since the last time you worked with us, please complete a W-9.

Return your completed W-9 via email to eventstaff@cemevent.com or to the Race Office race weekend.  If we have your completed W-9 on file by the event, you can expect to receive your payment within 30 days of the event (Tuesday, April 21, 2026).

Check-In Information

Event staff and key volunteers are required to check in either on course or at the Race Office before reporting to their event roles. Your confirmation email on race week will confirm specific details.

Thank you for being a part of our event staff and key volunteer team. We are extremely excited about this year’s event and can’t wait to see you race week.

Chicago Event Management produces the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. To learn more about CEM and additional opportunities within the Chicago running community, visit cemevent.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @cem.event.