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Raise funds as a Team CARA charity runner at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
At CARA we know running is more than sport; running changes lives! The funds you raise as a Team CARA charity runner allow CARA to remove the barriers associated with getting involved in organized running, so everyone has access to the incredible benefits running offers.
Through CARA's 'Go Run and Run Crew programs, we aim to make running accessible for every neighborhood around Chicagoland, with a specific focus on developing opportunities in organized running in Chicago's South and West sides.
‘Go Run is a partnership between CARA and the Chicago Park District with an objective to activate neighborhood parks, build communities and encourage an active lifestyle through running. These series of free, timed One-Mile and 5k runs, aim to be an integral part of neighborhood culture, encouraging organic community engagement at each run. Operating in different neighborhood parks around Chicago, ‘Go Run has the capacity to reach the community in an environment that naturally integrates families, neighborhoods, and encourages community engagement.
CARA Run Crews are an increased effort to make running accessible to all. Launched late 2020, CARA Run Crews bring opportunities in organized running to neighborhoods around Chicagoland.
2023 Fundraising!
Team Opportunities
Bank of America Chicago Marathon (October 8, 2023): Registration Open
Team CARA charity runners will receive guaranteed entry to the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, along with other rewards.
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Guaranteed entry to the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (see dates and deadlines below)
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Free registration to CARA’s Summer Marathon Training Program
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Exclusive Team CARA 'Go Run racing singlet
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Entry to the Ready to Run 20 Miler
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Entry to CARA’s Marathon VIP Experience at the Palmer House Hilton
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A 2023 CARA Membership that includes exclusive discounts and opportunities to attend unique member events
Not training for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon? Contact Team CARA ‘Go Run and still give back and receive the benefits of Team CARA while you fundraise for your running event.
Bank of America Chicago 13.1 (June 4, 2023): Registration Open
Team CARA charity runners will receive guaranteed entry to the 2023 Bank of America Chicago 13.1, along with other rewards.
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Guaranteed entry to the 2023 Bank of America Chicago 13.1
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Runners are reimbursed the full registration fee once the fundraising minimum is met
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Other race day amenities exclusive to charity runners
Interested in joining a CARA charity team? E-Mail evan@cararuns.org at or call 312-666-9836.