Since the last team update, there have been three Circuit Races: Alpine Races 10 Mile, the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, and the Bank of...

As October winds down, the Chicago Marathon is in the rearview, the air is crisp, and the trees are ablaze with color. It’s the perfect...

Hidden Gem has been lauded by the Chicago running community as one of the most fun and competitive races. The community of Flossmoor...

The month of July ended in dramatic fashion at PUMA’s Chi-Town Miles. Not only did many of the best teams on the Circuit face off in...

It was an incredible night at Montrose Beach Wilson Track for the fifth annual PUMA’s Chi-Town Miles. The 2024 event brought increased...

On Sunday, February 11th, over 600 runners took to the halls of McCormick Place for the Toyota Miles Per Hour run that incorporated the...

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...

What are super shoes? Super shoes are dominating the running world at the moment. In 2023 dozens of College, High School, and American...

As we recently hit the unofficial start to summer and transition into the month of June, inevitably warmer temperatures have arrived....

Learn how to tackle the 10k race distance with these three key components.

The spring racing season has officially kicked off and CARA will be hosting the annual Lakefront 10 Miler & 5k on April 16th! The 10...

This Sunday, April 10 CARA has our annual Wintrust Lakefront 10 Miler & 5k. The 10 mile distance represents the third stop on this year’s...

Whether you are part of our CARA training programs, working towards your next 5k PR, or a beginning runner CARA Sr. Director of Training...

Whether you are part of our CARA training programs, working towards your next 5k PR, or a beginning runner CARA Sr. Director of Training...

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

Looking for a spring marathon to keep you motivated during your winter training? We’ve compiled a list of upcoming marathons from all...

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

“Serial marathoning” (running multiple marathons in quick succession) has become more popular than ever. Typically runners are looking to...

While we can't control all aspects of race day, there are many ways we can make sure we have the best possible race for that day's...