FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CHICAGO – The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is launching a new community partnership pilot for the 2026 racing season, developed in collaboration with our Outreach & Inclusion Committee , aimed to build access, belonging, and shared momentum across Chicago's running community. The  Run With CARA: Community Partner Program  is a year-long pilot designed to build intentional, mutually beneficial relationships with Chicago-based running organiz

2025 Lakefront 10 Miler Maria Lindberg - Circuit Spotlight The Chicago Racing Circuit by CARA brings together runners who thrive on competition, community, and the challenge of chasing new goals across a full season of races. This year, first-time Circuit competitor Maria Lindberg made an immediate impact. A lifelong runner whose journey spans youth 5Ks, collegiate All-American honors, and now 21 marathons, Maria used the Circuit as a way to rebuild speed, set meaningful mil

Dominque Sabbs at 'Go Run ™ Dominique Sabbs is a dedicated leader, athlete, and advocate within Chicago’s running community, proudly serving the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) for the past five years. Throughout her tenure, she has become a driving force for representation, access, and equity in a sport and industry predominantly shaped by men. Dominque and 'Go Run ™ volunteers As a young African American woman rising within the running world, Dominique has continual

Delfino Calderon & Dominique Sabbs Member Spotlight - Delfino Calderon After surviving two heart attacks and finding inspiration from his daughter, Delfino Calderon made some life changes that began with running. What started as a path toward better health soon grew into passion, fueled by the support of the Marquette Park Run Crew . This year, Delfino completed his first marathon through CARA's allotted Entries for Equity for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. His journ

Chicago Area Runners Association 1540 S. Ashland Ave. #201 Chicago, IL 60608 312.666.9836 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CHICAGO  – The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is deeply troubled by a recent incident involving one of our members and federal agents. While attempting to arrive home following a training run, the runner was forcibly pulled from their car by federal agents, sustaining multiple injuries requiring medical attention, before being detained for several hours an

The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is excited to announce the following key 2026 Chicago Racing Circuit events listed below. The landscape of distance running includes races that are selling out faster than ever, so runners are encouraged to sign up now for events currently open and to register as soon as registration opens for the remaining races. Sunday, March 22 -  Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K  (Chicago) Sunday, April 12 -  CARA Lakefront 10 Miler  (Chica