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In early May, many of us went out for our 2.23 mile runs for #IRunWithMaud. It was a meaningful moment, but as we reflected, will this...
CARAruns
Jun 2, 20202 min read
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Chicago Needs The Lakefront Trail To Improve Safety For Runners
Update! The Lakefront Trail and 606 will open officially Monday, June 22! Details on the opening of the Lakefront Trail: (See Chicago...
CARAruns
May 17, 20203 min read
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CDOT Announces New Phase Of Navy Pier Flyover Project Will Restrict Access
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced today the Navy Pier Flyover Project is reaching a new milestone in which access...
CARAruns
Mar 13, 20201 min read
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CDOT Announces New Phase Of Navy Pier Flyover Project To Start In Early February
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced today that a lane closure will be put into effect on northbound Lower Lake...
CARAruns
Jan 31, 20201 min read
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‘Go Run Expanding In 2020
CARA’s ‘Go Run program returns on February 1st with its weekly free 5K and 1 Mile events in neighborhood parks. In 2020 ‘Go Run will...
CARAruns
Jan 14, 20203 min read
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2019 CARA Year In Review
The turn of the year is a time for both reflection and celebration, and this past year has been a stellar one for the CARA community....
greg3256
Dec 30, 20197 min read
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New CARA Headquarters Coming In November
On November 1, CARA headquarters is moving to Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood at 1100 W. Cermak Road. The move will provide a space that...
CARAruns
Oct 15, 20192 min read
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Farewell Alona
After almost five years, we say goodbye to CARA Director of Partnerships Alona Banai. Her final workday for CARA is July 31, as she...
CARAruns
Jul 30, 20193 min read
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Honoring Eric Goldbranson
At their June 22nd training run, CARA Darien runners honored the late Eric Goldbranson by placing flowers on the bench placed in his...
CARAruns
Jun 24, 20193 min read
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Lakefront Trail Update
As spring season fights to take hold, and Chicagoans are getting outdoors again, the status of the newly separated Lakefront Trail is a...
greg3256
May 8, 20192 min read
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Milestone Year In Review And A Focus On Our Future
It has been a special year within the CARA community as we reached the milestone of 40-years serving and leading the running community of...
greg3256
Jan 3, 20197 min read
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Farewell Astrid
After more than four years, November 16th will be Astrid's final day as part of CARA staff. Since 2014 Astrid has been an asset to the...
CARAruns
Nov 14, 20183 min read
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Tim Bradley, New Director Of Training
CARA is excited to announce its new Director of Training. After a national search that saw applicants from coast to coast, CARA selected...
CARAruns
Aug 6, 20181 min read
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'Go Run Is Serving A Purpose To Grow And Support A Healthy And Vibrant Running Community
We recently completed our spring 'Go Run season at Columbus Park. 'Go Run (short for Chica-"Go Run") has now provided almost 150 timed 5K...
greg3256
Jun 28, 20182 min read
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Year End Letter From Greg Hipp, CARA Executive Director
As we complete 2017, I cannot help but feel proud of all that CARA has accomplished this year, our 39th year. Yes, we are about to turn...
greg3256
Dec 31, 20175 min read
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Legendary York Cross Country Coach Joe Newton Dies At 88
From the Chicago Tribune: Joe Newton, one of the best-known and most successful high school coaches in Illinois history, died on...
CARAruns
Dec 10, 20171 min read
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