Local Running Stores
CARA encourages runners to shop from locally-owned running stores, rather than big box stores or online retailers.
Official CARA Partner Stores:
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Fleet Feet (Chicago [South Loop, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Old Town], Deerfield, Elmhurst, Oak Park)
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CARA Supporter Level members receive a ​$10 digital gift card to Fleet Feet Chicago. Fleet Feet is Chicago’s running store, where you can shop shoes, gear, nutrition, and more. Gift card valued at these locations (Chicago-Lincoln Square, Chicago-Old Town, Chicago-South Loop, Chicago-Lakeview, Deerfield, Oak Park, and Elmhurst). Digital gift card will be e-mailed approximately one week after 2021 membership renewal.
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Peak Running (Burr Ridge, Downers Grove & LaGrange)
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Running for Kicks (Palos Heights)
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Xtra Mile (Schaumburg)
Additional locally owned stores:
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Commonwealth Running (Evanston)
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Dick Pond Athletics (Carol Stream, Hoffman Estates, Lisle, Park Ridge, and St. Charles)
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DNA Athletics (Plainfield)
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Fleet Feet Schererville (Schererville, Ind.)
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Geneva Running Outfitters (Geneva)
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Human Race (Orland Park)
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Last Lap Corner Store (Chicago)
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Lively Athletics (Oak Park)
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Naperville Running Company (Naperville, Wheaton)
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Runners High 'n Tri (Arlington Heights)
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Running Excels (Beverly-Chicago)
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The Runner's Edge (Libertyville)
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The Running Depot (Crystal Lake)
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847 Running (Libertyville)