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Membership to CARA


The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes health and fitness through recreational running and competitive racing. We provide comprehensive training programs, clinics, group runs, events, and awards for all levels of runners, administer a circuit of high-quality road races, publish extensive running and racing information, and act as the runner's advocate for safe, quality conditions in races and on area paths. Members also get great discounts at running stores and at CARA races.

12 Great Reasons to Join CARA:

Meet lots of fit people while you stay in shape · Weekly fun runs – city and suburban · Discounts at running stores and other businesses · Advocacy for race quality and runner safety · Participation awards for middle-and back-of-the packers · Clydesdale Circuit for heavier runners · Chicago Athlete Magazine mailed to you · Weekly e-mail Newsletter · Discounts on CARA training programs · Discounts on race entry fees · Circuit Race Competition · Access to CARA online message boards ·

Membership Details
Membership is good for 1 or 2 years from the time you join based on the option you select. Your membership card and other items will be mailed within approximately 1 week. Family membership covers individuals who live at the same address. A renewal notice will be sent to you approximately 1 month before your membership expires.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Memberships
In addition to regular CARA benefits, you will receive:
Gold -- $185 tax deduction, CARA T-shirt, CARA hat, and Gold lapel pin
Silver -- $85 tax deduction, CARA T-shirt, CARA socks, Silver lapel pin
Bronze -- $35 tax deduction, CARA T-shirt, Bronze lapel pin
All three groups are also recognized annually with a listing in Chicago Runner magazine.
Deductions are taken as a charitable expense under Section 501-c-3 of the IRS code.

Membership Fees:
1-year individual membership
2-year individual membership
Gold 2-year membership
Silver 2-year membership
Bronze 2-year membership
1-year family membership
2-year family membership
Youth (22 years and younger)
$38
$65
$250
$150
$100
$60
$90
$15

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