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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 2025 Team is now open!

Annual Dues: Membership costs $25 and is good through December 31, 2025.

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

Team Long Run on Saturday, July 12

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Xtra Mile Running will be hosting a supported weekend long run on Saturday, July 12th.

UCAN hydration and Edge liquid gels will be provided.

Post-run there will be a breakfast gathering at Sweet Orange right down Roselle Rd from us.

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:
Xtra Mile Running
Map & Directions:
Time:
8:00 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!


Weekend Group Run / Alpine Races Training Run on Sunday, August 3

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Join Mark Przybyla 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:
    Time:
    7:30 AM
    Park & meet at the Breezewald Park parking lot off Old Rand Road, just west of Main Street. Mark will bring printed course maps for those who want them. 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.

    » Next Team Competition Race

    Saturday, July 19, 2025
    CARA 2025 Circuit Race

Race ID: 2849 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
    Address: Lake Shore Dr. and Wilson Dr.
    Additional information: One-Mile:
    $25 - March 1 Members only price for the first 40 members to register
    $30 - March 1 through June 7
    $35 - June 8 through July 5
    $40 - July 6 through July 19
    $45 - July 20 through July 25

    Kids 100m & 400m Dash (10 & Under):
    $5 - March 7 through July 25​​

    CARA Member Discount:
    CARA Supporter Level Members have access to member special pricing for $25 (first 40). After early registration sells out, members will save 10% (Discount credited automatically with member login on form.
    Registration Fee: $25
    Race website: https://www.cararuns.org/chitownmiles
    Source(s): C


    »Team Apparel

    Team Swag Available on Threadless!

    Pick up your favorite items, the shop never closes.