Join our Team! Run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Are you registered for the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon October 10th??? ( Marathon registration is closed now but still time to join our team.)  Whether you are a first time marathoner or have experience, Chicago Fair Trade offers a training program through its partnership with CARA that will help you meet your goals! Chicago Fair Trade participants raise money to benefit both producers in other countries and local educational work. In exchange for their fundraising efforts.

Participants commit to a Fundraising minimum: $750

Team members each commit to raising funds to support CFT's work to educate and promote fair trade as well as supporting global producers. In addition to making a difference in reducing global poverty, runners will receive:

Membership in Chicago Fair Trade!

Chicago Area Runner's Association! (CARA) marathon training program:

• Super Clinic with expert speakers geared toward your level of marathon experience
• 17 weekend group training runs at a variety of paces and locations
• Reduced entry to CARA’s Ready to Run 20 Miler on September 21st
• Mid-week group runs to keep your running on track
• Free weekly speed workouts for participants who are experienced marathoners
• A special discount to all participants in CARA’s 2008 Spring Half Marathon Training
• Great Nike tech shirts for the first 3,000 participants
• A subscription to Running Times magazine to motivate you 
• 24-hour injury prevention hotline provided by NovaCare Rehabilitation Center
• Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide by Hal Higdon for first time participants
• Participant Information Guide with training schedules, times, dates, locations, contacts and other details.
• Discounted admission to the 27th Mile Party on October 17th
• Exclusive access to CARA tent on Race Day which includes gear check, port-o-potties, massage therapy, food, water, Gatorade, Goose Island beer!
• Weekly e-mail messages with tips on training
• Pre race party at the Funky Buddha lounge.
• The satisfaction that you are helping to reduce global poverty!
  

TAKE THESE STEPS

Register for our team: Fill out the registration form and send to fairtraderunner@gmail.com
Questions? email or call 312-212-1760.  

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