FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CHICAGO – The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is excited to announce the complete schedule for the 2026 Chicago Racing Circuit. Key races were previously announced in October of 2025. The remaining selections have now been finalized. Since 1979, the Circuit has provided Chicago’s running community with a competitive structure that celebrates performance, consistency, and camaraderie across local races. In 2026, the Circuit will once again feat

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

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

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

Jon & Harrison Teuber - 'Go Run Spotlight Harrison Teuber 'Go Run continues to be a positive outlet in many people's lives by offering free, timed runs from March through November. We got the chance to speak with Jon Teuber and his son Harrison to share their personal story and connection to 'Go Run. Q: Tell us about your running journey! How did you start participating in 'Go Run? A: Harrison: "I ran cross country and track every year in middle school and in high school. I s

Circuit Recap- March 2025 The 2025 Chicago Racing Circuit is officially underway! This year’s season was kicked off with the March...

Nancy Rollins - Circuit Spotlight 2024 Good Life Race The Chicago Racing Circuit by CARA has had many amazing runners over the course of...

Patrick La Riviere - 'Go Run Spotlight

Chicago’s favorite free, timed running series is back! ‘Go Run™ returns on March 1, 2025, kicking off another exciting season!

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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...

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