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Races & Events

CARA's Races & Events Calendar

CARA races and events provide runners all over Chicagoland an opportunity to chase their personal and competitive goals through road racing, trail races, and track events. CARA events benefit our mission to serve and advocate for the Chicagoland running community. CARA is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

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CARA Supporter Level members receive 10-15% off all CARA races & events, as well as discounts as over 100 other local events. Learn more and become a Supporter Level member here

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Miles Per Hour Run
Chicago - McCormick Place

February 8, 2026

Lakefront 10 Miler & 5K
Chicago - Montrose Beach

April 12, 2026

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Spring Trail Chase 10K

Lemont - The Forge

May 17, 2026

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Chi-Town Miles

One-Mile (Track)

Chicago - Wilson Track

July 18, 2026

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Ready to Run 20 Miler

Chicago - Montrose Beach

September 21, 2025

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Marathon VIP

Chicago - Palmer House

October 12, 2025

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Boston Bus

Boston

April 21, 2025

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'Go Run™

FREE 5K & 1 Mile

Chicago

Weekly (March to November)

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Local Race Calendar

Events highlighted with a PURPLE color bar provide a CARA members benefit or discount. Events highlighted with a BLUE color bar are on the Chicago Racing Circuit. Events highlighted with a RED color bar are CARA races. Events highlighted with a GREEN color bar are 'Go Run™ races.

To view more races, use the toggle arrows at the top of the calendar widget.

Chicago Racing Circuit Calendar

The Chicago Racing Circuit is the area's competitive racing schedule comprised of some of the biggest and best races of various distances. Click the button to view this year's Circuit.

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Become An Event Sponsor or Exhibitor

Connect with our running community and display your brand in front of thousands of Chicagoland runners! Either through digital sponsors or event exhibitors - CARA offers a wide range of opportunities to meet your sponsorship needs.

Contact Evan DeBock for general sponsorship inquires | evan@cararuns.org

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