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Fast Track Racing Team is a Chicago area running club for all runners to share and continue their personal journeys and running experiences. Whether it's training, racing, pacing, or having fun, the team strives to inspire. The team operates collectively as a whole for the purposes of providing a fulfilling and enriching experience regardless of ability. Since becoming a team in 2009, Fast Track has netted CARA Team CHAMPION ("Combined Club" category) status in 8 of the 16 years we've competed in the CARA Runners' Choice Circuit, including the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 seasons. We've also won the Men's Open Club Category in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023 seasons.

Registration for the 2024 Team is now open!

Annual Dues: Membership costs $25 and is good through December 31, 2024.

Membership Benefits

  • Wednesday Night Track Workout
  • Access to member-only events like the October Pasta Party and the December End-of-the-Year Celebration
  • Access to the Team's tent at Team Races
  • Access to the Team's Facebook group
  • Access to members-only features and content on the Team's website
  • Ability to purchase Team singlet and other Team gear

Although centered in Schaumburg, runners from both the City and suburbs are welcome to join the Fast Track Racing Team. The strength of this team is the Power of the Group philosophy. Our runners train and compete in road races and marathons, as well as serve as pace leaders for many races, as a team.


»Special Events

Weekend Group Run / Alpine Races Training Run on Sunday, July 28

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Join us on a moderately paced 10 mile run through scenic Lake Zurich along the Alpine Races 10 mile course. A 3-mile option is also available.

  • Marks_Alpine_10_Mile_course.pdf

  • Marks_Alpine_5K_course.pdf
  • Location:
    Breezewald Park
    Map & Directions:
    Special Time:
    7:30 AM
    Park & meet at the Breezewald Park parking lot off Old Rand Road, just west of Main Street. Please bring your own water.

    If the Breezewalk Park parking lot is full, you may instead park along Main St., or any of the residential streets immediately north of the start. (Oak, Forest, Parkway, or Ash.)

    Post-run brunch will be at Koffee Kup - 30 E Main St.

    Fast Track Racing Team Kids Night on Thursday, August 1

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    For The Future Fast Trackers....
    Barely walking through high school are welcome to join for a night of racing!


    Join the Fast Track Racing Team on Thursday night, August 1st at the Harper College track for a night of racing, fitness, and fun!


    Free event but t-shirts are available for purchase for $12.


    The distances offered are 100 meters, 400 meters, and 1600 meters (a metric mile). There will also be other goodies and food for the kids.


    Check in will begin at 6:00 PM, races start at 6:30 PM. Full schedule will be posted closer to the event once we know how many kids will be entered in each event.

    Location:
    Harper College outdoor track
    Map & Directions:
    Time:
    6:00 PM

    Parents must register their children online.



    Be sure to pre-register by 7/18 to ensure your kid a Fast Track Kids T-Shirt!!!


    Important note: There is no parking at the track. Parking is in Harper lots next to baseball field and tennis courts only.


    In the event of bad weather, we will reschedule to Thursday, August 8th.


    Team Long Run on Sunday, August 11

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    Long runs are the staple of any running plan. They are awesome in themselves, but are even better in good company.

    While Fast Track has always had self-organized long runs among runners of similar paces, this year we are bringing everyone together at Team Long Runs!

     
    Location:
    Busse Woods cul-de-sac
    Map & Directions:
    Special Time:
    7:30 AM
    Team Long Runs are held twice each month. From April through November, they are at Xtra Mile & Busse Woods. December through March they will be Xtra Mile and Barrington HS.

    The group naturally breaks into different pace groups and meets at a nearby coffee shop or restaurant for brunch after the run. Walkers are also welcome!


    Team Long Run! on Saturday, August 24

    Team_Long_RunLogin or become a member to see who is attending this event!
    Long runs are the staple of any running plan. They are awesome in themselves, but are even better in good company.

    While Fast Track has always had self-organized long runs among runners of similar paces, this year we are bringing everyone together at Team Long Runs!
    Location:
    Barrington High School
    Map & Directions:
    Special Time:
    7:30 AM
    Team Long Runs are at a different location each time. We schedule them here on our Team's website and post reminders in the members-only Facebook group. Members are encouraged to RSVP on the Team's website.

    The group naturally breaks into different pace groups and meets at a nearby coffee shop or restaurant for brunch after the run. Walkers are also welcome!


    » Next CARA Circuit Race

    Saturday, July 27, 2024
    5:00 PM: PUMA's Chi-Town Miles
    Distance: 1 Mile
    Town: Chicago, IL
    Login or become a member to see planned participants
    (more info)
    Location: Montrose Beach - Wilson Track
    Race website: https://www.cararuns.org/chitownmiles


    »Team Apparel

    Team Swag Now Available on Threadless!

    Pick up your favorite items, the shop never closes.