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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Need a fun event to participate in this summer? Get a 4-person team together to run the Chicago Lakefront Trail for the ...
05/30/2026

Need a fun event to participate in this summer? Get a 4-person team together to run the Chicago Lakefront Trail for the second year of Own The Trail Relay!

Registration is free for CARA Supporter level members, and only $15 for non-members.

Learn more and sign up at:
https://www.cararuns.org/ownthetrail

Spring Half Marathon Training participants are entering their final weekend of long runs before racing the Bank of Ameri...
05/29/2026

Spring Half Marathon Training participants are entering their final weekend of long runs before racing the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 next weekend!

The hardest part of racing is committing to the weeks of training that lead up to it, and we had 179 participants join us this year for the 12-week training program.

❗ Update: 'Go Run™ Turkey Trot will feature a 5K only and will take place on November 21 at Washington Park.This park ch...
05/28/2026

❗ Update: 'Go Run™ Turkey Trot will feature a 5K only and will take place on November 21 at Washington Park.

This park change is to better accommodate the size of the event and to welcome even more participants.

We are extremely excited to bring 'Go Run™ Turkey Trot to Washington Park, which hosts several of our 'Go Run™ events throughout the year, and where we have plans to install a new water fountain. So save the date to be a part of Chicago's largest free, timed Turkey Trot!

November 21 - Washington Park

Join CARA Training knowing you will have an experienced group leader to guide you on your marathon journey. CARA group l...
05/28/2026

Join CARA Training knowing you will have an experienced group leader to guide you on your marathon journey.
CARA group leaders accurately pace their group each week, and promote a positive experience.

Join the Power Of The Group® this summer.
cararuns.org/summermarathon

The mile helps marathoners too.Training for longer races this summer? Don’t overlook the mile.Fun fact: Rachel McCardell...
05/27/2026

The mile helps marathoners too.
Training for longer races this summer? Don’t overlook the mile.

Fun fact: Rachel McCardell ran 4:48 at Chi-Town Miles last year and then ran 2:34:31 at the Chicago Marathon!

Racing a mile is one of the best ways to build speed, improve turnover, and test your fitness. Chi-Town Miles gives you the perfect opportunity to do it in a high-energy environment with runners at your pace.

July 18 at Jackson Park. cararuns.org/chitownmiles

05/27/2026

CARA Runners!

Meet Alex Marshall, a pelvic floor and sports medicine physical therapist with Rush Physical Therapy. Alex is not only a runner, but also a soon-to-be mom! Check out this tip video to see more about how she stays strong and running during her pregnancy.

"At 30.5 weeks pregnant, I’m still staying active and able to run. As a physical therapist, I often get asked if running/exercise during pregnancy is safe. The ACOG recommends medium-high intensity to pregnant mamas with benefits for both mom and baby. I love demonstrating a few ways to support your body so you can keep doing what you love."

We are just under 2️⃣ weeks out from the start of Summer Marathon Training!Packet pick-up started this week for group tr...
05/26/2026

We are just under 2️⃣ weeks out from the start of Summer Marathon Training!

Packet pick-up started this week for group training participants. Sign up to get this year's training singlet and to have CARA be a part of your marathon training journey!

Register: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=379cb332ba44f1988bb0

Support CARA Training and Lakefront Hydration Stations for Global Running Day next week!Global Running Day is about cele...
05/26/2026

Support CARA Training and Lakefront Hydration Stations for Global Running Day next week!

Global Running Day is about celebrating the power of running and the communities that make it possible.

Every summer, CARA/Fleet Feet Hydration Stations support thousands of lakefront trail users, including CARA Training groups, Chicago run clubs, and everyone in between.

Whether you have trained with CARA or stopped by a Lakefront Hydration Station for water or Gatorade during a weekend long run, we've been there to support you.

Every donation helps us continue providing world-class training programs and free hydration.

Donate at https://haku.ly/1730f590ad

Your chance to save on Chi-Town Miles registration is running out. Sign up before the price increases on May 27!cararuns...
05/25/2026

Your chance to save on Chi-Town Miles registration is running out. Sign up before the price increases on May 27!
cararuns.org/chitownmiles

Good luck to everyone running the Ridge Run 10K tomorrow!
05/24/2026

Good luck to everyone running the Ridge Run 10K tomorrow!

Address

1540 S Ashland Avenue, Suite 201
Chicago, IL
60608

Opening Hours

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

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+13126669836

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