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We are the largest, most inclusive and diverse group of runners in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. From walkers to Marathon World Champions, all paces and experience levels are welcome! And if you’re already a member, be sure to renew your membership for the 2026 Season!

MEMBERSHIP FEES

  • $25 for individuals
  • $40 for whole family/household to be members

Membership for the 2026 Season is valid through December 31, 2026. Registration for the following season will open every September 1.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

  • Participation in Track Workouts
  • Discounts at select local Chicago races
  • Member-only Events, Facebook Group, and Website Features
  • Monthly Newsletter with race team information and more
  • A supportive community

YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL SUPPORT

  • Team Events & Operations
  • Access to the Track
  • Insurance
  • Community Outreach and More!

»Special Events

Valentine's Fun Run and Walk on Friday, February 13

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Roses are red, violets are blue, we love running as much as you do! 💌
Location:
Schaumburg Township District Library
Map/Directions:
Time:
6:00 PM
Meet us at the Schaumburg Library for a fun-run/walk followed by a post-run meetup at Leen’s Lounge.

Two routes are available for runners or walkers: 4.5 or 2 miles (available to download into Strava or in rungo app).
  • Wear pink or red 💗💜❤️
  • Run or walk a heart-shaped route 🗺️
  • Bring your Valentine or ‘Palentine’ 👯‍♂️


Celebration of Fasties on Thursday, February 26

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Join us in honoring all of our collective, individual achievements as well as celebrating our 2025 CARA team awards.
Location:
Fox & Hound
Map & Directions:
Time:
6:30 PM
Whether you completed your first 5k or achieved a new PR in the 2025 season, join us in honoring all of our collective, individual achievements as well as celebrating our 2025 CARA team awards.

Food and beverage available for purchase.

RSVP BY 2/25 for accurate headcount.

March Madness Course Preview on Sunday, March 1

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Join Fast Track and check out the March Madness Half Marathon course. 13 mile, 10 mile, and 10k routes available.
Location:
Cary-Grove High School
Map & Directions:
Time:
8:00 AM
Join Fast Track and check out the March Madness Half Marathon course. 13 mile, 10 mile, and 10k routes available.

Park & meet at the Cary Grove High School parking lot off First Street just north of Three Oaks Road.

After the run, join us for breakfast at Broken Oar in Port Barrington. (Opens at 9am for brunch on Sundays.)

Route Maps:
half marathon route- https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3222015

10 mile route- https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3222019

10k route- https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3222020

Fitness Smashbook Night on Tuesday, March 3

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Learn how to create your own fitness smashbook journal, whether it be a look back at some of your favorite achievements, a look forward to the year ahead, or a journal of your everyday fitness journey.
Location:
Hoffman Estates Branch Library
Map & Directions:
Time:
6:00 PM - 8 PM
Want a new way to inspire yourself this year, or a different kind of brag book? Learn how to create your own fitness smashbook journal, whether it be a look back at some of your favorite achievements, a look forward to the year ahead, or a journal of your everyday fitness journey.

You likely will not be able to finish your book in two hours, but will have a great base to add to throughout the year.

We will have some supplies to share, but please bring your own if able.

• Bound or binder-style journal
• Colorful tape (duct, washi, etc.)
• Photo squares, adhesive, backing or glue (Elmer’s with paintbrush, glue sticks)
• Scissors
• Scrapbook paper
• Stamps & inkpad

Bring personal items that inspire you such as...

• Race & training items
    • Race bibs & tags
    • Race times
    • Empty (clean) fuel packets
    • Tags/packaging/logos of your favorite products
    • Fabric scrap of of favorite apparel you can’t part with
• Photos
    • From a race or team event
    • Medals, awards, certificates
    • Favorite attire or costume
• Log entries
    • Printed Strava screenshots & notes
    • Weather & ‘how to dress’ reports
    • A list of your goals for the year
    • Social post or comment
• Inspirational quotes
• Fitness/any magazines to cut up

» Next Team Competition Race

Sunday, March 15, 2026
CARA 2026 Circuit Race

Race ID: 3039 8:35 AM: March Madness Half Marathon
Distance: Half-Marathon
Town: Cary, IL
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(more info)
Location: Cary-Grove High School
Address: 2208 Three Oaks Rd
Additional information: The half marathon course is a certified USATF course: IL-23027-NM.
Start will be in front of Cary-Grove High School.
Race website: https://www.hillstriders.com/march-madness-half-marathon.html



»Team Apparel

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