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

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

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