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About the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA)

Like to run just for fitness and fun? Like to race? Like to do both? Like to save money?
Read on to find out what we can offer you and why CARA membership is such a great value.

Join CARA

About CARA
The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding, motivating, supporting and celebrating the running community of Chicagoland. CARA connects runners to resources that enable them to run ~ further, faster, better, for life.


Quick Facts
4 CARA is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1978.
4 We have more than 6,000 members.
4 We are the largest running organization in the Midwest and the third largest in the nation.
4 We are your complete source for recreational running and racing in Chicagoland.

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Why should you join CARA?

  • You save lots of money on CARA training programs and races, and with area retailers.
  • You can compete for awards just for running races – regardless of your ability level.
  • You get lots of running and racing information.
  • You support your local running community.
  • You can meet lots of new people while you stay in shape.

    What do you get with a CARA membership?

    Plenty!

    By becoming a member of CARA, you will receive:

    • Discounted race entry fees at hundreds of races throughout the Chicagoland area
    • Weekly e-newsletter with the latest information on happenings in the running community
    • Special invitations and discounts to members-only events or CARA sponsored promotions
    • Discounts from local running stores on the gear you need to get up and go
    • Access to exclusive members-only race day tents and gear checks at selected races throughout the running season
    • CARA Race Circuit competitions – Individual , Clydesdale , Club, and Corporate.
    • Awards just for running races, regardless of your level of ability.
    • Durable membership card/key tag that can be used at retailers, race expos, and race day for special CARA member promotions
    • Discounts on CARA's premiere training programs which serve all levels of runners, in most locations, and at all paces
    • Access to a huge community of healthy, fitness oriented, fun people!

    Memberships start at just $38 Join CARA. We will motivate, support and celebrate the runner in you!
    CARA - Because we run.

    Join CARA Now

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