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Virtual: Summer Half Marathon Training
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Overview
Enjoy the support of CARA's popular program where you are to help you successfully reach the finish line.
As Chicago's premier training program, we have helped tens of thousands of runners successfully complete their goals. Whether you're a newcomer or experienced runner, our program provides training plans that meet you where you're at.
Your training program is led by CARA coaches who have national certifications and years of proven coaching success long before we bring them into CARA.
Program Details
Program Benefits
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12-week training plan with four options (Novice, Novice II, and Advanced)
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Additional 6-week pre-season training guide to prepare you for the season
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Training guide and weekly education newsletters
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RushPT Injury Hotline
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Access to a private STRAVA group for program participants
Target Race/s
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Summer half marathons
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Training plan adjustments available for other summer half-marathons by request
Program Fees & Registration
Virtual Training: $TBD
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Save 15% - 2021 CARA Supporter Level Members
Members receive discount by logging in with membership username/password during registration.
Online registration payments are subject to a service fee by our registration provider. To avoid online payment fees, send a check for the amount owed to CARA, 1100 W. Cermak Rd. #231, Chicago, IL 60608. Provide full name, e-mail, phone number and note that check is for virtual summer half marathon training program fees. CARA will then contact to complete registration.
FAQ / Policies
Is there a packet pick-up?
What training level is needed to participate?
CARA has a proven record of serving beginning runners, and long-time runners alike. Before starting our Novice Plan, we recommend that you can complete 3-4 runs per week, including at least one run of 4 miles.
Can I cancel my registration?
Participants may choose to voluntarily exit the program. Participants who exit the program by the date two weeks prior to the start date of the program, may receive a full credit of fees paid towards any single CARA program or event of any kind of equal or lesser value. Credit valid through the end of the following calendar year. To exit the program, e-mail training@cararuns.org.
Can I enter the program after the start date?
Yes, participants are welcomed to enter the program late. The deadline for registration is 4 weeks prior to the program's end date.
Is there a CARA member discount?
How old do I need to be to participate?
There is no age minimum for virtual programs.
May I participate in group runs?
No, virtual program participants do not have access to training program group runs.
Are there discounts for charity runners?
Yes.
Do I receive a shirt or apparel item?
No, the virtual program does not include a shirt or apparel item.
COVID-19 Safety
CARA has extensive operational preparedness plans to meet all safety and gathering guidelines provided by state and local authorities. Our plans have been widely accepted and were adopted by the Road Runners Clubs of America as a national framework for a return to group running during COVID-19.
Participation expectations for any in-person activities are as follows:
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Do not participate if you are feeling sick or ill, and or have a fever, or if you have been in contact with someone unrecovered from COVID-19.
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Persons from high-risk groups for COVID-19 complications should consult their physician before participating.
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Do not engage in traditional forms of physical contact (handshakes, high-fives, hugs, partner stretching, etc.).
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Do not engage in close group pictures/selfies.
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Do not spit or blow nose while running in the group. Must be away from others, and at least six feet away from others.
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Do not share personal items, such as hydration, energy gels, towels, etc.
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Participants must wear a mask or face covering while gathering pre- or post-run, and anytime they are within six feet of others. Runners may remove their face cover while running when they can maintain social distance.
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Participants are expected to self carry personal hydration (bottles/packs), and to use hydration stations for refill only.
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Participants must abide by local travel quarantine orders should they travel out-of-state during the program.
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Participants may be required to exit the group temporarily or permanently should their actions not meet expectations and or they are creating risk for themselves or others.