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 Start: August 4

Program End: September 27 at 'Go Run™ Horner Park

Group Training Benefits:

8- Week Training Plan
Weekly Educational Newsletter
Blue CARA Training Singlet
Monday evening & Saturday morning group training runs at Montrose Beach
Start/Finish area hydration support
Coaching access

Virtual Training Benefits:

8- Week Training Plan
Weekly Educational Newsletter
Coaching access
Blue CARA Training Singlet (Must purchase packet mailer)

Group Training: $100

Save 15% - CARA Supporter Level Members. Members receive discount by logging in with membership username/password during registration. View group training locations.

Virtual Training: $75

Save 15% - CARA Supporter Level Members. Members receive discount by logging in with membership username/password during registration.

REGISTRATION LINKS

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.

REGISTER

Program Details

Mondays @ 6:00 p.m. at Montrose Beach Wilson Track

Saturdays @ 8:00 a.m. at Montrose Beach

Program Coach

Sonia Rao

RRCA Level 1 Coach Certified

For training questions, email soniarao2008@gmail.com

For all other questions, email info@cararuns.org