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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 2026 Team is now open!

Annual Dues: Membership costs $25 and is good through December 31, 2026.

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, September 28

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Weekend Group run from Busse Woods

Post-run there will be a breakfast gathering at Rose Garden Cafe, 800 East Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Location:
Busse Woods cul-de-sac
Map & Directions:
Time:
7:30 AM
Walkers and runners of all paces and abilities are welcome! We naturally break into different pace groups and encourage and support those who may be joining for the first time.

Fast Track Pasta Dinner on Thursday, October 9

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Send our teammates running the Chicago Marathon off in style at Fast Track's Annual Pasta Dinner.

All are welcome to come and celebrate our participants, enjoy some great food, great friendships, and great memories.

Can't be missed!

The evening includes pasta, pizza, salad, bread rolls, and more. Drinks will be available for purchase.

Please RSVP/ pay by October 2 to report final numbers to the restaurant.

Location:
Bella Napoli
Map & Directions:
Time:
6:00 PM — 9 PM
Cost is $35/person

Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase via cash bar.

Selection options:
  • no restrictions
  • gluten free
  • vegan
  • dairy free
Options to pay:
  • Pay via Paypal below
  • Pay with cash to Grace Wasielewski, check to Fast Track or Zelle to FastTrackRT@gmail.com

» Next Team Competition Race

Sunday, October 12, 2025
CARA 2025 Circuit Race

Race ID: 2887 7:30 AM: Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Distance: Marathon
Town: Chicago, IL
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Location: Grant Park
Address: 331 E. Randolph St.
Additional information: The general application for guaranteed and non-guaranteed entries to the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is now closed. Limited entries remain through the Charity Program and International Tour Program.
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PARKING
All participants and spectators are strongly encouraged to use public transportation race weekend. If you drive, allow sufficient time for heavy traffic congestion and street closures due to the race.

Millennium Garages
Millennium Garages offers affordable parking options for Bank of America Chicago Marathon attendees at all four convenient underground garages situated beneath Grant Park, Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park. Purchase parking for race weekend in advance online for a discounted rate. Parking passes are valid at all four garages: Millennium Lakeside, Millennium Park, Grant Park South and Grant Park North.

Please note there will be temporary road closures, but all four garages will be open on race day. Should you have trouble reaching your purchased garage, your pass will be accepted at all four Millennium Garages.
Registration Fee: $245
Race website: https://www.chicagomarathon.com/


Fast Track Cross Country Open

Sunday, November 9, 2025 @ 8:30 AM

Relive the glory days of the cross country season or experience running on grass for the first time on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at this fun, 3-Mile MacNider cross country course! Open to all ages and abilities.

There is an optional team competition for both levels, with men's and women's divisions for each race.

*We are proud to announce that this race has been named to the CARA Chicago Racing Circuit again for 2025.*

Be sure to register today and use the $5 discount code available on the Member Discount Code page.

Spikes are recommended but not required. We recommend picking up new spikes or a trail shoe from our local friends and Team Sponsor, Xtra Mile Running!
EVENT TIMELINE
• 8:30 AM // Event Day Packet Pick Up Opens at the Fast Track Racing Team tent
• 9:50 AM // Women’s Race lines up
10:00 AM // Women’s Race Start
• 10:40 AM // Men’s Race lines up
10:45 AM // Men’s Race Start*
• Age Group Awards will follow as result times come in.

* Please note the race start times may change slightly, depending on the conclusion of the preceding race.

»Team Apparel

Team Swag Available on Threadless!

Pick up your favorite items, the shop never closes.