Chicago Area Runners Association

The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding, motivating, supporting and celebrating the running community of Chicagoland. CARA connects runners to resources that enable them to run-farther, faster, better, for life.

- CARA is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1978.
- We have more than 8,600 members.
- We are the largest running organization in the Midwest and the third largest in the nation.
- We are your complete source for recreational running and racing in Chicagoland.
- We produce training and fitness programs for all levels of runners.
- We provide high-quality races and race circuits.

What Volunteers Do

Water Station Helpers: Volunteers will be assisting in the set up and distribution of water to runners in the race course.

Course Marshals: Volunteers will provide directions as well as alert runners of possible hazards along the race course.

Information Liaison: Volunteers will act as official Chicago Marathon Ambassadors and provide runners and spectators with valuable race day information.

Contact Information

For more info, contact:
Bryan Ganek
Road Race Services / Volunteer Coordinator
Chicago Area Runners Association
549 W Randolph St, Ste 704
Chicago, IL 60661
312.666.9836, Ext. 11