Chicago Area Runners Association

Chicago Area Runners Association CARA, is a non-profit organization committed to serving & advocating for the local running community

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Some evening track workouts and a pizza party. What more could you ask for?Much appreciation to and for being amazing ...
06/18/2026

Some evening track workouts and a pizza party. What more could you ask for?

Much appreciation to and for being amazing site coordinators and organizing such a great experience for their runners at the Palatine track site last night!

Officially 3️⃣0️⃣ days out from a night you don't want to miss.July 18 - Chi-Town Miles📍 Jackson Park
06/18/2026

Officially 3️⃣0️⃣ days out from a night you don't want to miss.

July 18 - Chi-Town Miles
📍 Jackson Park

Julia Haines is a physical therapist at the Rush Physical Therapy - Naperville Ogden center. She specializes in dry need...
06/17/2026

Julia Haines is a physical therapist at the Rush Physical Therapy - Naperville Ogden center. She specializes in dry needling and lymphedema. As an injured athlete once herself, she understands the feelings of urgency to safely get back to training and competition. She stays active by hiking, spin and strength classes and caring for her 7-month-old baby! You can see her out at the Wheaton Saturday Runs.

Not everyone has the same goal, but we can be a part of the same journey to get there. Power of the Group®What's your go...
06/17/2026

Not everyone has the same goal, but we can be a part of the same journey to get there. Power of the Group®

What's your goal race this year?

Drop it below 👇

Last weekend was the first long run of Summer Marathon Training across our 13 training sites! CARA is so appreciative of...
06/16/2026

Last weekend was the first long run of Summer Marathon Training across our 13 training sites!

CARA is so appreciative of all the site coordinators and group leaders that make offering that many training locations possible.

Congrats on finishing week 1, and welcome to week 2!

Less than 48 hours to save on the Ready to Run 20 Miler! If you're not training with us this summer, you will still most...
06/15/2026

Less than 48 hours to save on the Ready to Run 20 Miler!

If you're not training with us this summer, you will still most definitely want to take advantage of this fully-supported training run.

Learn more and sign up at cararuns.org/readytorun

🌆 Week 1 long runs ✅We have first time marathoners, we have long-time marathoners, and we have people here just for the ...
06/13/2026

🌆 Week 1 long runs ✅

We have first time marathoners, we have long-time marathoners, and we have people here just for the fun of it. CARA is so excited to support you on your journey!

We love seeing your POV each week. Tag us all summer long to show us how it’s going!

Much ❤️ & 🙏 to all the amazing hydration volunteers!

06/12/2026

It’s that time of year again!

As traffic picks up on the trails, remember these few rules and tips, nicely demonstrated by , to make for a pleasant experience this summer 😊

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1540 S Ashland Avenue, Suite 201
Chicago, IL
60608

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+13126669836

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