2025 SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago presented by Arkansas - The Natural State
We're back for another Hot Chocolate season! Join the sweetest movement and support thousands of participants as they take on their distance while you enjoy some sweet treats and give back to your local community.
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Expo: Friday, October, 31 2025

Join the fun before the run! As an Expo volunteer, you'll be integral to making sure all participants get their bib, goodie bag and more before race day! Our Expos are the day before our runs, making this a great opportunity for all.

The Expo is broken up into various areas, including bib assignment, Chocolate Experience, goodie bags, legacy, merchandise store and more. Volunteer placement will be assigned upon check-in at your shift.

Set up 10:00 am - noon
Shift 2: 11:00am-4:00pm
Shift 3: 3:00pm-7:30pm
Expo: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Join the fun before the run! As an Expo volunteer, you'll be integral to making sure all participants get their bib, goodie bag and more before race day! Our Expos are the day before our runs, making this a great opportunity for all.

The Expo is broken up into various areas, including bib assignment, Chocolate Experience, goodie bags, legacy, merchandise store and more. Volunteer placement will be assigned upon check-in at your shift.

Shift 1: 9am-2:00pm
Shift 2: 1pm-6pm
Pre-Race Setup: Saturday, November 1
Shift 1: 9am-1pm
Race Day: Sunday, November 2 - 5AM-11:30AM (approximate time)
From serving chocolate to sorting bags, there is an option for everyone!
The volunteers in this area will be assigned to a corral helping to organize race participants. Once the corrals open you will be directing participants into their corral, or helping to keep corrals separate and organized.
Celebrate and congratulate thousands of runners as they cross the Finish Line of America's Sweetest Run! Volunteers will distribute a variety of different items including finisher medals, sports drinks, and water in the runner refreshment area. 
Volunteers in this area will be working in the main chocolate tent, distributing the chocolate fondue and hot chocolate.

PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers are required to have their hair tied back or covered by a hat - if not, hair nets will be provided on site! 
Feel the energy out on the course! Volunteers will be stationed at various locations along the course to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. Cheering and enthusiasm are strongly encouraged to motivate participants and increase the fun!

*Individuals should be at least 18 years old.*
As a volunteer at Gear Check, you will be assisting with collecting, organizing, and returning gear to Race participants before and after the run.