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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

Team Long Run on Saturday, April 26

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Long runs are the staple of any running plan. They are awesome in themselves, but are even better in good company.

While Fast Track has always had self-organized long runs among runners of similar paces, this year we are bringing everyone together at Team Long Runs!

 
Location:
Busse Woods cul-de-sac
Map & Directions:
Google Maps
Time:
8:00 AM
Team Long Runs are held twice each month. From April through November, they are at Xtra Mile & Busse Woods. December through March they will be Xtra Mile and Barrington HS.

The group naturally breaks into different pace groups and meets at a nearby coffee shop or restaurant for brunch after the run. Walkers are also welcome!

American Legion Run & Buffet on Sunday, May 4

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Join Fast Track for some winter/spring running in fabulous Arlington Heights, with routes from 5 - 10 miles, meeting at the American Legion Post 208!

Join us after the run for an ALL YOU CAN EAT breakfast buffet for only $12 + cash bar for adults & $6 for vets and kids.
Location:
American Legion Post 208
Map & Directions:
Google Maps
Time:
8:00 AM
Run starts at 8 AM.
Plenty of parking along Douglas Ave.

Please avoiding parking in the 12 spots located closest to the entrance. That way they will be available for our Veterans.

There will be a place to stay warm while we wait to start and afterwards

» Next Team Competition Race

Sunday, April 6, 2025
 9:00 AM: Good Life Race
Distance: 5K
Town: Oak Park, IL		 Login or become a member to see planned participants
(more info)
Location: Oak Park and River Forest High School
Address: 201 N Scoville Ave
Registration Fee: $35
Race website: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/OakPark/GoodLife?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOwhttps://runsignup.com/Race/IL/OakPark/GoodLife?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw
Online Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=47052https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=47052

»Team Apparel

Team Swag Now Available on Threadless!

Pick up your favorite items, the shop never closes.