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