CARA Training Benefits

As part of our partnership with CARA, every Hero will be eligible to register for CARA Summer Marathon Training when registration opens in late January or as soon as the $425 fundraising milestone is reached. 

You can experience the Power of the Group in Chicago and the suburbs by attending in-person runs at one of CARA's 10 training sites. If you aren't in the area, you'll still have access to several different training plans you can do virtually to help you meet your goals. 

Like marathon registration, a unique code for our team will be sent to sign up for training.  You will be able to choose from the following options:

• In-person Group Training

• Virtual Local which includes the CARA Ready 2 Run 20-Miler in September

• Virtual Out of Area

You'll receive CARA's e-newsletter, the CARA Connection, and in the spring, you'll start receiving emails from CARA Director of Training, Coach James Diamond.

Even though the official 18-week marathon training doesn't start until summer, it's a great time to start building your base! CARA has some great options to get you up to speed.

Even though the official 18-week marathon training doesn't start until summer, it's a great time to start building your base! CARA has some great options to get you up to speed. 

 
For more information please see CARA’s website:  SUMMER MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM | Chicago Area Runners Association