Membership

If you’re a runner in Chicagoland or thinking about becoming one, you should consider CARA membership because:

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

Joining CARA is as easy as 1-2-3 and for just $38 a year for an individual membership (or $65 for a family membership) you receive:

• Discounted race entry fees at hundreds of races throughout the Chicagoland area
• Discounts on CARA’s expert training programs, which serve all levels of runners, in most locations, at all paces
• A 1-year (12 issue) subscription to Runner’s World ($20 value) included with memberships above $38  Offer and Refund details
• 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
• Access to a huge community of healthy, fitness oriented, fun people!

Other membership levels are available:

• $38 for an individual 1-year membership
• $65 for an individual 2-year membership
• $15 for an individual Youth 1-year membership
• $100 Bronze individual 2-year membership (Bronze members are eligible for a $35 tax deduction* and receive a CARA hat)
• $150 Silver individual 2-year membership (Silver members are eligible for an $85 tax deduction* and receive a CARA short sleeve t-shirt.)
• $250 Gold individual 2-year membership (Gold members are eligible for a $185 tax deduction* and receive a CARA hat and long sleeve t-shirt)

* Tax Deductibility - Contributions to CARA, beyond regular dues, are tax deductible as a charitable expense under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Join CARA. We will motivate, support and celebrate the runner in you.



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The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) uses member contact information to provide better communication between the organization and the membership. From time to time we may send you information about products, services or member benefits from our sponsors that we think you may be interested in receiving. You may elect to receive no electronic communication from CARA at any time or to be reinstated should you have elected not to receive electronic communication. CARA does not provide electronic communication information to third parties.