FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CHICAGO  - The devastating news on the passing of world record marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum, is a huge tragedy...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CHICAGO  – The Chicago Area Runners Association (“CARA”) has embarked on an unprecedented repositioning of its...

Our last circuit update highlighted the aftermath of the Lawndale 5k. Since then the Lake Bluff Pumpkin Chase 5k, Bank of America Chicago...

We might as well start calling the last race of the Circuit the Championship. For most categories, it comes down to the last race to see...

The Lawndale 5k was a newcomer to the Circuit this year. Being a week before the Chicago Marathon it might have slid under some teams’...

With the half marathon distance at The Hidden Gem, upsets were on the docket. The majority of circuit races are 10k or shorter. Hidden...

As we head into the final stretch of races, the quest for the 2023 CARA Runners' Choice Circuit team championships have shaken up...

On Saturday night we hosted PUMA's Chi-Town Miles , and it was truly a night to remember. An event that first started in 2020, hit its...

The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), announces the selections for the 2023 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit. The Circuit provides a...

The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), announces the selections for the 2022 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit. The Circuit provides a...

With only two races remaining in the 2021 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit competition, local clubs and teams are racing to the finish! Next...

We are nearly halfway through the 2021 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit! In case you missed the news, two races have been added to the...

CARA Statement on Bank of America Chicago Marathon Cancellation: The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has announced the cancellation of...

Held annually, the CARA Awards Party celebrates the achievements of our Chicagoland running community and recognizes CARA Runners’ Choice...

Held annually, the CARA Awards Party celebrates the achievements of our Chicagoland running community and recognizes CARA Runners’ Choice...

Held annually, the CARA Awards Party celebrates the achievements of our Chicagoland running community and recognizes CARA Runners’ Choice...

Held annually, the CARA Awards Party celebrates the achievements of our Chicagoland running community and recognizes CARA Runners’ Choice...

The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), announces the selections for the 2020 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit. The Circuit provides a...

Meet Circuit Runner of the month Steffen Uhrich! The overall male winner of this year’s Runners’ Choice Circuit, Steffen is both a fierce...

This month we are featuring a quick, friendly, top age group and age-graded competitor as our Circuit Runner of the Month. Meet Angelica...