FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chicago Area Runners Association to Auction
2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Athlete Race Day Experience
Chicago, IL – (March 10, 2016) The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA),
the Midwest's premier running association and the third largest in the
U.S., is excited to announce a special behind the scenes race weekend
experience through the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Athlete
Experience.
CARA is thrilled to offer this unique 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Elite Athlete Experience to one lucky bidder as a fundraiser initiative.
The bidding starts on March 9 at www.EliteExperience.org with an opening
minimum bid of $1500, and closes on April 8 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).
The Elite Athlete Race Day Experience offers a unique opportunity to see
what it is like to be an elite runner in one of the Abbott World Marathon
Majors at the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The experience starts
with a marathon race entry (if planning on running the marathon) and
participation in the Elite Athlete check in process, access to the Elite
Suite, Elite Athlete Press Conference, Elite Athlete pre-race dinner,
transport to the start on the Elite Athlete Bus, inclusion in the VIP
Runner Program (if running) and more.
Chicago Area Runners Association is a member based, not-for-profit
organization and this fundraising activity will serve to support the CARA
Road Scholars, a summer running program for High School students from
under-served Chicago neighborhoods. CARA Road Scholars trains students with
the support of experienced, deeply committed volunteer 'mentors' to run a
half marathon. Building self-esteem, self-reliance and determination, CARA
Road Scholars helps shape student's lives through running, developing the
habits of physical fitness, healthy living, and goal setting to achieve a
long term positive effect on the community. The minimum bid is enough to
support five students.
Bid today for your chance to win this amazing package, and experience the
Bank of America Chicago Marathon like an elite! The winner will be
announced on April 9, 2016.
CARA is devoted to expanding, motivating, supporting and celebrating the
running community of Chicagoland. CARA connects runners to resources that
enable them to run—farther, faster, better, for life.
To place a bid or for more information please go to www.EliteExperience.org
or cararuns.org.
ABOUT CARA:
Since 1978 the Chicago Area Runners Association -- CARA, a non-profit
organization has been dedicated to running advocacy in Chicago and suburbs.
Starting as the local running club, CARA has grown into the organization
that championed the running movement across Chicagoland. We help runners
run better, farther, faster and with more fun by clearing paths to a wealth
of social, training, outreach and advocacy programs, while promoting
friendships and personal fulfillment.
Chicago Area Runners Association – CARA is the largest running organization
in the Midwest and the third largest in the nation. For additional
information, please visit www.cararuns.org or call 312-666-9836.
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