Beginner 5K

About

This is an 8-week 5K training program for beginner runners, coached by CARA Coach Sonia Rao. No prior running experience is necessary, and the goal of this program is for participants to complete a 5K at the end of the 8 weeks. This program offers both in-person and virtual options.

Program Details

Spring Session

Dates: March 30 to May 23

Target Race: 'Go Run™ Jackson Park

Monday Group Runs: 6:00 p.m. at Maggie Daley Park Ribbon

Saturday Group Runs: 8:00 a.m. at Maggie Daley Park Ribbon

Summer Session

Dates: June 8 to August 1

Target Race: 'Go Run™ Columbus Park

Fall Session

Dates: August 31 to October 24

Target Race: 'Go Run™ Warren Park

Group Training Benefits:

8- Week training plan
Weekly educational newsletter
CARA Training singlet
Monday evening & Saturday morning group training runs
Start/Finish area hydration support
Coaching access

Virtual Training Benefits:

8- Week training plan
Weekly educational newsletter
Coaching access
CARA Training singlet (shipping fees apply)

Group Training: $100 ($85 - MEMBER)

Virtual Training: $75 ($63.75 - MEMBER)

MEMBER PRICING

Become a CARA Supporter Level Member to gain access to the Early Membership Price category and receive 10% off all other price tiers. Discount credited automatically with member login on the registration form.

REGISTRATION LINKS

REGISTER

Online registration payments are subject to a service fee by our registration provider. To avoid online payment fees, send a check for the amount owed to CARA, 1540 S. Ashland Ave Suite #201, Chicago, IL 60608. Provide full name, e-mail, phone number and note that check is for summer marathon training program fees. CARA will then contact to complete registration.

Program Coach

Sonia Rao

RRCA Level 1 Coach Certified

For training questions, email soniarao2008@gmail.com

For all other questions, email info@cararuns.org