Chicago Area Runners Association
CARA, is a non-profit organization committed to serving & advocating for the local running community
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06/18/2026
Some evening track workouts and a pizza party. What more could you ask for?
Much appreciation to and for being amazing site coordinators and organizing such a great experience for their runners at the Palatine track site last night!
06/18/2026
Officially 3️⃣0️⃣ days out from a night you don't want to miss.
July 18 - Chi-Town Miles
📍 Jackson Park
06/17/2026
Julia Haines is a physical therapist at the Rush Physical Therapy - Naperville Ogden center. She specializes in dry needling and lymphedema. As an injured athlete once herself, she understands the feelings of urgency to safely get back to training and competition. She stays active by hiking, spin and strength classes and caring for her 7-month-old baby! You can see her out at the Wheaton Saturday Runs.
06/17/2026
Not everyone has the same goal, but we can be a part of the same journey to get there. Power of the Group®
What's your goal race this year?
Drop it below 👇
06/16/2026
Last weekend was the first long run of Summer Marathon Training across our 13 training sites!
CARA is so appreciative of all the site coordinators and group leaders that make offering that many training locations possible.
Congrats on finishing week 1, and welcome to week 2!
06/15/2026
Less than 48 hours to save on the Ready to Run 20 Miler!
If you're not training with us this summer, you will still most definitely want to take advantage of this fully-supported training run.
Learn more and sign up at cararuns.org/readytorun
06/13/2026
🌆 Week 1 long runs ✅
We have first time marathoners, we have long-time marathoners, and we have people here just for the fun of it. CARA is so excited to support you on your journey!
We love seeing your POV each week. Tag us all summer long to show us how it’s going!
Much ❤️ & 🙏 to all the amazing hydration volunteers!
06/12/2026
First long runs of the season start tomorrow!
It's not too late to sign up and join us either.
Visit the link below to sign up for CARA Summer Marathon Training!
https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=379cb332ba44f1988bb0
It’s that time of year again!
As traffic picks up on the trails, remember these few rules and tips, nicely demonstrated by , to make for a pleasant experience this summer 😊
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1540 S Ashland Avenue, Suite 201
Chicago, IL
60608
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |