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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 Sunday, June 29

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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:
Google Maps
Time:
8:00 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 Team Competition Race

Sunday, June 15, 2025
CARA 2025 Circuit Race Race ID: 2843 7:30 AM: Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate
Longest Race: 8K
2nd Longest: 5K 
Town: Evanston, ILLink to official race results
Official Results
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Location: Floyd Long Field
Additional information: Join YWCA Evanston/North Shore in the fight for racial justice and equity by sponsoring the Race Against Hate. As the largest racial justice run/walk event in the country, this annual Father's Day tradition brings together thousands of participants, offering sponsors high visibility, community engagement, and a chance to align with a powerful movement for change.
Race website: https://www.ywca-ens.org/rah


This race has already taken place

»Team Apparel

Team Swag Available on Threadless!

Pick up your favorite items, the shop never closes.