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Membership to CARA


The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to expand, motivate, support and celebrate the running community of Chicagoland. CARA connects runners to resources that enable them to run ~ further, faster, better, for life.

Membership Benefits
Discounts to CARA training programs
Discounts to CARA Circuit & Registered races
Discounts to various running specialty shoe stores (at least 10% off)
Receive CARA Member E-Newsletters keeping you informed of running related great information
Running Circuit available for age group or Clydesdale competition
Win awards or just for participating in CARA Races

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 4-6 weeks. 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
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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