MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS

Medical volunteer registration for the 2026 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is now open! Medical Volunteer Opportunities include, but are not limited to, Athletic Training, Attending Physician (including Fellows), Residents, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Logistics, Medical Records, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy and Medical Field Student Opportunities. Medical volunteers are a vital part of the events we produce, lending support to participants on race day.

All volunteers are required to register online individually by Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 11:59 pm (U.S. Central Time). All registered volunteers will receive a race week confirmation email with the following details: assignment, check-in location, transportation recommendations, preparation tips and more.

Please note that while the Medical Committee strives to honor positions requested during the application process, the final assignments are determined based on training, background and safety of the event. Volunteers are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure assignment preferences are still available!

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
Sunday, March 22
Location: Grant Park and on course

Register now!

Medical Volunteer Groups
Can you recruit a group of medical volunteers to support the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle? Group opportunities are still available! Group leaders recruit volunteers, share assignment information, relay registration instructions and keep their group on task and organized on race day. Follow the link below to apply.

Apply now!

Please note, non-profit groups, clubs or organizations that check in 10 or more medical volunteers on race day or at Packet Pick-up and meet event qualifications are eligible for a modest donation starting at $300.

• VOLUNTEER GROUP DONATIONS

  We understand the time and effort involved in coordinating a group of volunteers. We would like to recognize qualifying groups with a modest donation. More information and required forms will be available after the event.

  Qualifications 

  • The group must be a non-profit group, club or organization.
  • The group must be able to present a W-9 completed for the organization or fiscal agent with a tax identification number.
  • Group must check in 20 or more volunteers on race day and/or at Packet Pick-up.
    • Please note that medical volunteer groups must check in 10 or more volunteers on race day and/or at Packet Pick-up.
  • Paperwork must be submitted by the established deadline.

   

  After the event, the Volunteer Team will contact all group leaders with qualification status, required paperwork and the established deadline. Group donations start at $300 and increase based on the group size. Groups can also earn donation bonuses if they meet the following criteria:

  • $75 bonus to qualifying groups that participate in shifts that begin prior to 5 a.m.
  • $100 bonus to qualifying groups that participate in more than one event during race weekend (i.e., Expo/Packet-Pick-up and race day).
  • $150 bonus to qualifying groups that participate in a shift over 6 hours long
  • $200 bonus to qualifying groups that participate at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle in addition to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Please note the bonus will be included in Bank of America Chicago Marathon donations.
  • $200 bonus to qualifying groups that participate at the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 in addition to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Please note the bonus will be included in Bank of America Chicago Marathon donations.
• 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 
  • Medical volunteer guidelines 
  • Please direct questions to volunteer@shamrockshuffle.com.