The Chicago Area Runners Association, CARA, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization committed to serving and advocating for the local running community. We are Chicagoland’s running club, providing accessible opportunities for all runners to train, race, learn, be social and volunteer. With a growing yearly participant base of over 10,000, CARA is the nation’s third-largest running club. CARA offers a wide range of programming and events, totaling over 1,300 program dates per year. CARA’s four areas of focus include: Mission based programing, CARA training, CARA events and the CARA Runners’ Choice Racing Circuit.