Want to meet AFU in person and do something good for Chicago’s running community? Come volunteer with us during Life Time Chicago Half Marathon weekend!

AFU members will be volunteering on Saturday, September 26 during the Pre-Race Party + Packet Pickup at Navy Pier. Volunteers help make race weekend happen through roles such as packet pickup, participant assistance, and other event-support duties. The official volunteer program welcomes people coming individually, with friends, or as part of a group. (Chicago Half Marathon and 5K)

The Saturday Pre-Race Party runs 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; individual volunteer assignments may cover only part of that window. (Chicago Half Marathon and 5K)

🌈 Come volunteer with AFU!

You do not need to be a runner and you don’t need to already know anyone in AFU.

This is a great opportunity to:

💙 Give back to the Chicago community
🏃 Support thousands of runners before race day
👕 Receive a commemorative Race Crew T-shirt
🤝 Meet new people and volunteer alongside AFU members
📸 Make some new AFU memories together
🌈 Learn more about AFU — Asians & Friends Untucked

The race organizers also note that volunteer service can count toward community-service hours, and volunteers are encouraged to participate with friends and family. (Chicago Half Marathon and 5K)

👋 New to AFU? Come join us!

If you’ve been following AFU online but haven’t joined one of our activities yet, this is an especially easy first event. Come volunteer, introduce yourself, and spend a few hours with us—no awkward formal meetup required. 😊

AFU brings together LGBTQ+ Asians, friends, partners, allies, and community members through social, cultural, entertainment, and community experiences.

👉 Sign up through the official Chicago Half Marathon volunteer program, then let AFU know you’re joining so we can coordinate and meet up together. (Chicago Half Marathon and 5K)

🌐 AFUCommunity.org

Volunteer together. Meet new friends. Build community. 🌈💙