CARA Resources

 

 

   

VOLUNTEER FOR CARA!

Volunteering is a fun and rewarding way to help aspiring runners achieve their goals.CARA needs dedicated volunteers for our programs and events. Make this the year you volunteer, and give back to the sport you love. Sign up to become a volunteer today!

CURRENT VOLUNTEER NEEDS:

SOCIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE

Who: CARA members who are social, fun and understand fundraising-based event planning

What: Establish and monitor an annual calendar of CARA social events. Plan and execute three yearly events: Circuit Awards Banquet, CARA Super Clinic and The 27th Mile Party. Work with event vendors, donors, and participants to insure profitable events.

When: Monthly meetings, 2nd Tuesday of each month, with additional responsibilities outside of meetings; attendance at events required

MARATHON SUPPORT COMMITTEE

Who: CARA members who have run the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon at least once and who are interested in working on administrative projects that support the marathon and its runners.

What: Provide manpower for administrative projects such as packet stuffing, marathon runner phone hotline, and marathon runner email hotline, as well as staff various expo and race day services.

When: Meets every other month, on the 1st Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, to plan and delegate work projects. Additional time spent on specific projects. Attendance during Marathon weekend mandatory.

TRAINING GROUP LEADERS

Who: Experienced runners who have run at least one race at the distance for which they wish to coach

What: Leading pace groups for training runs of varying lengths (beginning running through marathon training). Providing guidance and inspiration to your group. Bonus for leaders – you get free training!

When: Most programs meet Saturday or Sunday mornings at various locations throughout city and suburbs. Beginning Running, 5k Training and 10k Training meet weekday evenings.

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I'd like to Volunteer for the following (please check all that apply):
8k Training Program (starts the week of January 29)
Spring Half Marathon Training Program (10-week program starts the week of April 2)
Beginning Running, 5k Training and 10k Training (8-week program with Spring, Summer and Fall sessions beginning April 30/July 9/September 10)
Marathon Training (18-week program starts June 9)
Fall Half Marathon Training (10-week program starts July 21)
Social Events Committee (first 2007 meeting is 1/9/2007)
Marathon Support Committee (first 2007 meeting is 2/7/2007)