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Sunday, March 16, 2025
	8:35 AM: March Madness Half Marathon
	Distance: Half-Marathon Town: Cary, IL	Login or become a member to see planned participants
(more info) Location: CaryGrove High School Address: 2208 Three Oaks Road Additional information: The half marathon course has been dubbed the most challenging in Northern Illinois and an excellent training race for spring marathons. All miles will be accurately marked with a sign marker. Water and a performance drink will be provided at approximate 2.5 mile intervals and at the finish line. There will be a Chronomix timed finish line. Washrooms on course at 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10 miles. Brick washrooms at conservation area will also be open. Strollers, scooters, bikes, roller blades or skates and dogs are not allowed on the course. Headphones are not recommended as roads are open to traffic. Course will close with a 3 hour time limit at 11:35 AM. All runners that do not make the 8 mile mark by 10:35 AM (15 minute pace) will be turned early for their finish. We reserve the right to end the race early if bad weather threatens the safety of the runners. No Refunds or Deferrals! The course map can be found online. Here's the direct link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/as1lbn30rdjf03y7ygy49/2018MarchMadness-map.pdf?rlkey=x320h5afgqrqqnbalvzib8oat&dl=0 Registration Fee: $75 Race website: https://www.hillstriders.com/march-madness-half-marathon.html Online Registration: https://raceroster.com
Sunday, March 23, 2025
	8:30 AM: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
	Longest Race: 8K 2nd Longest: 2 Mile   Town: Chicago, IL	Login or become a member to see planned participants
(more info) Location: Grant Park Address: 331 E. Randolph St Additional information: The location, start and finish lines are the same as last year. Please refer to the website for more information. Participant Packet Pick-up will take place on Friday, March 21 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, March 22 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). You must attend the Participant Packet Pick-up to pick up your bib number, participant bag, Nike participant shirt, commemorative item and any pre-purchased beer tickets (if applicable). If you cannot pick up your packet in person, a friend, family member or co-worker can pick up your packet for you by presenting a copy of your Packet Pick-up ticket. Registration Fee: $56 Race website: https://www.shamrockshuffle.com/
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=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw Online Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=47052
Sunday, April 13, 2025
	9:00 AM: Lakefront 10 Miler and 5K
	Longest Race: 10 Mile 2nd Longest: 5K   Town: Chicago, IL	Login or become a member to see planned participants
(more info) Location: Montrose Beach Lincoln Park Address: Lake Shore Dr. and Wilson Dr. Additional information: Registration opens on December 2nd! CARA Supporter Level Members save 10% Registration Fee: $55 Race website: https://www.cararuns.org/lakefront10 Source(s): C
Sunday, April 27, 2025
	8:00 AM: Ravenswood Run 5K
	Distance: 5K Town: Chicago, IL	Login or become a member to see planned participants
(more info) Location: All Saints' Episcopal Church Address: 4550 N Hermitage Ave Additional information: The 29th annual Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet + Altra returns to Chicago's historic neighborhood on April 27, 2025! For over a quarter century, our family-friendly 5K and Kids' Race has given runners and walkers a chance to experience the charms this pocket of the city possesses. Registration Fee: $39 Race website: https://ravenswood.enmotive.com Online Registration: https://www.ravenswood5k.com/ Source(s): WO
Sunday, May 18, 2025
	8:00 AM: Spring Trail Chase 10K
	Distance: 10K Town: Lemont, IL	Login or become a member to see planned participants
(more info) Location: The Forge Lemont Quarries Address: 227 Heritage Quarries Drive Additional information: CARA Supporter Level Members have access to early pricing of $45.00. After early registration sells out, members can save 10%. Registration Fee: $40 from 1/19/25 to 2/20/25 Race website: https://www.cararuns.org/springtrailchase Source(s): C
Sunday, June 1, 2025
	7:00 AM: Bank of America Chicago 13.1
	Distance: Half-Marathon Town: Chicago, IL	Login or become a member to see planned participants
(more info) Location: Garfield Park Registration Fee: TBD Race website: https://www.chicago13point1.com Online Registration: https://www.chicago13point1.com/sign-up/register/
Friday, July 4, 2025
	7:15 AM: Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th
	Distance: 4 Mile Town: Elmhurst, IL	Login or become a member to see planned participants
(more info) Location: Elmhurst University Address: 190 S Prospect Ave Additional information: USATF-certified (IL-19004NM), CARA-certified and on CARA's Chicago Racing Circuit 4-miler is primarily flat but has three small hills. Top three Overall males and females will be determined by gun time. Age-group results will be determined by chip time. Course includes two water stops near the 1.5 and 2.5 mile points. Water will be available at the start and finish. There will be markers at each mile. Gear check will be available (not responsible for lost items). The race will be run rain or shine, but if there is lightning, it will be delayed or possibly canceled. If there is dangerous weather, you will be instructed what to do and where to take cover. TEMPORARY NOTE: ONCE FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE, PLEASE ENTER THE OFFICIAL START TIME, 4 MILE REGISTRATION FEE & LINK TO ONLINE REGISTRATION. ONCE COMPLETE, DELETE THIS NOTE. Race website: https://www.4on4th.run/ Source(s): CA
Sunday, July 27, 2025
	5:00 PM: PUMA's Chi-Town Miles
	Distance: 1 Mile Town: Chicago, IL	Login or become a member to see planned participants
(more info) Location: Montrose Beach Wilson Track Address: Lake Shore Dr. and Wilson Dr. Additional information: One-Mile: $25 - March 1 Members only price for the first 40 members to register $30 - March 1 through June 7 $35 - June 8 through July 5 $40 - July 6 through July 19 $45 - July 20 through July 25 Kids 100m & 400m Dash (10 & Under): $5 - March 7 through July 25​​ CARA Member Discount: CARA Supporter Level Members have access to member special pricing for $25 (first 40). After early registration sells out, members will save 10% (Discount credited automatically with member login on form. Registration Fee: $25 Race website: https://www.cararuns.org/chitownmiles Source(s): C
Saturday, September 6, 2025
	6:00 AM: Hidden Gem Half Marathon
	Distance: Half-Marathon Town: Flossmoor, IL	Login or become a member to see planned participants
(more info) Location: downtown Flossmoor Address: 1101 Douglas Ave Additional information: Registration Opens Early April! Please REGISTER when it opens up. This race sells out very QUICKLY!! The sooner, the better!! Great course put together by CARA. Plenty of parking along Flossmoor Rd near the Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church and BMO Harris Bank. Named BEST RACE 2022 and 2023 by Chicago Area Runners Association. This will be the 6th time this year. Registration Fee: Opens in April 2025 Race website: https://www.hiddengemhalf.com Source(s): C
Sunday, October 12, 2025
	7:30 AM: Bank of America Chicago Marathon
	Distance: Marathon Town: Chicago, IL	Login or become a member to see planned participants
(more info) 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. ================================ 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/