Join our team!
The BTN Big 10K is an annual race celebrating the Big Ten Conference! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Soldier Field. Volunteers will provide support to thousands of participants as they pick-up their bib and t-shirt, run the 10K or 5K race and kick off the college football season at the Post-Race Tailgate. All volunteers receive a BTN Fan t-shirt!
View and register for available volunteer opportunities below. Volunteers are required to register individually online by Tuesday, July 8 at 11:59 p.m. (U.S. Central Time).
Packet pick-up volunteers Date: July 10, 2025 & July 11, 2025 Location: Roosevelt Collection (150 Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60605)
Packet pick-up is the first race weekend stop for participants. Help us welcome runners and distribute bibs and t-shirts to get them ready for race day!
Bib & T-Shirt Pick-up – Thursday Afternoon: 12:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Bib & T-Shirt Pick-up – Thursday Evening: 4:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Bib & T-Shirt Pick-up – Friday Morning: 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Bib & T-Shirt Pick-up – Friday Afternoon: 12:00 pm – 3:15 p.m.
Bib & T-Shirt Pick-up – Friday Evening: 3:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Race day volunteers Date: July 12, 2025 Location: Soldier Field
Individual volunteers support runners at the start corrals, as course marshals and at the Post-Race Tailgate. Show your BTN spirit as a volunteer!
Start corral: 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Gear check: 5:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Tailgate food & beer distribution: 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Course marshals: 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Runner Refresh: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Tailgate activities: 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Group opportunities A variety of other exciting positions are reserved for groups of 10 or more volunteers. If you are interested in bringing a group to volunteer for the event, please fill out the group leader application. The Volunteer Team will contact you in 2-3 business days regarding available positions and registration instructions. Please note, non-profit groups, clubs or organizations that check in 20 or more volunteers on race day or at Packet Pick-up and meet event qualifications are eligible for a modest donation starting at $300.
Medical volunteers Date: July 12, 2025 Location: Soldier Field Medical volunteers are a vital part of the events we produce, lending support to participants on race day. 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, Podiatry and Medical Field Student opportunities.
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If you have any questions, please contact us at volunteer@cemevent.com.