Benefits and Discounts

Join CARA today! Becoming a member of the nation’s third largest running organization give you access to a huge community of healthy, fitness oriented and fun group of people. In addition, a portion of your dues will help support the CARA Road Scholars Training Program (link to CRS). As a CARA member you will also receive:

• Discounts on CARA’s expert Training Programs led by our by experienced and knowledgeable Site Coordinators and Group Leaders
• Discounted race entry fees at races throughout the Chicagoland area
• A one-year (12 month) subscription to Runners World ($20) value. Offer and refund details
• Significant discounts through our CARA Community Partners Program and CARA Sponsors
• Access to exclusive members-only race day tents and gear checks at Runners’ Choice Circuit races and other selected races throughout the running season
• Opportunities to compete for CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit competition awards as well as CARA Participation and Long Distance awards
• Access to personal coaches at discounted rates as well as access to NovaCare physical therapists at CARA training sites and events
• Free admission to the CARA Super Clinic, a day long must attend seminar for beginner and veteran marathon runners alike
• Weekly CARA Connection newsletter with the latest information on happenings in the running community
  

CARA Member Discounts

CARA membership is a great value. The discounts you receive on products and services, as well as CARA training programs and races, will easily cover your annual membership dues. Show your current membership card when visiting the businesses listed below to receive savings and premiums. Inquire at each one for details.

CARA Community Partners

Running Gear & Shoes

Privacy Policy
The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) uses member contact information to provide better communication between the organization and the membership. From time to time we may send you information about products, services or member benefits from our sponsors that we think you may be interested in receiving. You may elect to receive no electronic communication from CARA at any time or to be reinstated should you have elected not to receive electronic communication. CARA does not provide electronic communication information to third parties.