Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA)
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is a nonprofit organization that serves the running community in the Chicago metropolitan area. It functions as a running club, offering training programs, races, educational opportunities, social activities, and volunteer roles to keep participation accessible. With a membership exceeding 10,000, CARA acts as the voice for local runners and coordinates a substantial lineup of programming and events throughout the year. Based in the Chicago area, Illinois, CARA positions itself as a central resource for runners across Chicagoland. It is described as the nation’s third-largest running club, delivering more than 1,300 dates of programming annually. A recent development is CARA’s partnership with Swissôtel Holding AG to enhance guest wellbeing.