Whether you are part of our CARA training programs, working towards your next 5k PR, or a beginning runner CARA Director of Training and...

Chicago's Lakefront Trail, 606 / Bloomingdale Trail, and Riverwalk are opening! There are specific guidelines users must follow for...

The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) and the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) have collaborated to provide a detailed outline...

COVID-19 Running Safety Guidelines Guidelines updated September 5, 2020 The Chicago Area Runners Association, CARA, is a non-profit...

As the “stay at home” order continues, many are taking up running to get outside and to experience its benefits to mental health. While...

RUNNING SAFETY GUIDELINES (CLICK HERE) 5/20/20 10:30 a.m. - Announcement CARA urges everyone to continue to practice safe social...

The Chicagoland area is under a heat advisory from 12:00pm Thursday, July 18th until 7:00pm on Saturday, July 20th. The adverse...

Safety while running is important to us. You may have heard all these safety tips before but let’s reiterate: FACE FORWARD: Run facing...