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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

Veteran Acres Trail Run on Saturday, October 19

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Fast Track is joining FNFXMR at their group run at Veteran Acres in Crystal Lake for Saturday October 19th. Following the run, you are invited to join the crew at Crystal Lake Brewery located at 150 Main St, Crystal Lake, IL for more fun, excitement, food & refreshments.









Location:
Veteran Acres
Map & Directions:
Time:
10:00 AM
The parking lot where we are meeting is located off Walkup Road about a quarter mile north of IL Rt 176.

The group naturally breaks into different pace groups. Walkers are also welcome!

Afterwards, we are heading over to Crystal Lake Brewing for some brewskeez.


Fast Track Cross Country Course Preview on Sunday, October 27

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Prepare for the upcoming Fast Track Cross-Country Event on November 10, 2024 by joining us at a Weekend Group Run/Course Preview from Hoover Park a couple weeks prior!

The purpose of the run will be to get familiar with the cross country race course. Immediately afterwards, we will continue running a few more miles in the surrounding neighborhoods to fulfill our weekly/daily mileage quota.
Location:
Hoover Park
Map & Directions:
Time:
8:00 AM
Park & meet at the Hoover Math & Science Academy parking lot off Springinsguth Road. Matt will bring printed course maps for those who want them. Please bring your own water.

Post-run brunch will be at Rising Early Cafe - 1477 W Schaumburg Road.

Learn more about the Xtra Mile Fast Track Cross Country (XC) event

Register here

Fast Track-or-Treat Run on Thursday, October 31

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Join the night of the running dead at our Fast Track-or-Treat Run on Thursday, October 31, 2024!

Kids are welcome, costumes are optional, fun is mandatory. Please bring your own bag if you intend to collect candy!
Location:
Xtra Mile Running
Map & Directions:
Time:
5:45 PM
After the run, raise your spirits (pun intended) with some brews and food at Leen’s Lounge. Not able to join the run? All are welcome to come out and socialize with all your favorite ghosts & ghouls afterwards.

» Next Team Race

Sunday, October 20, 2024
8:00 AM: Frank Lloyd Wright Races (5K/10K)
Longest Race: 10K
2nd Longest: 5K 
Town: Oak Park, IL
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(more info)
Location: Oak Park & River Forest High School
Address: 201 N. Scoville
Race website: https://pdop.org/upcomingevents/frank-lloyd-wright-races/


»Team Apparel

Team Swag Now Available on Threadless!

Pick up your favorite items, the shop never closes.