Get Involved

Would you like to help out at the Hot Tamale 5K?

Every volunteer will receive a Hot Tamale T-shirt, Food/Drink, and our continual gratitude!

Volunteer registration opens Monday, February 17, 2020.

If you have any questions regarding volunteering please contact us at [email protected] or 847-829-4536.


Below you will find a brief description of available volunteer assignments.

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up

Pre-race Packet Pick Up volunteers will help check in pre-registered participants from to on, and help pass out the participant bibs, t-shirts, goody bags, and any other race information. Training will be required.

Anywhere Needed On Course

Course volunteers will be assigned to a Water Station or to act as a Course Marshal. You will have the option to choose your preference, and we will keep all groups together.

Anywhere Needed at Basecamp

Basecamp volunteers will be assigned to either Race-day Packet Pick Up/Registration, Gear Check, the Start Line or the Finish Line. You will have the option to choose your preference, and we will keep all groups together.