Posted: May 24, 2006

Athletics: Chicago Marathon Registration Rapidly Approaching 40,000 Open Participant Cap

The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon registration is rapidly approaching the 40,000 open participant cap. Based on the current rate of registration, we will close before the end of this week. Visit our Web site to register online.

Registration for The 2006 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon will close when the maximum open field of 40,000 participants has been reached.

Let The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) Lead The Way

If your dream is to complete The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, let the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) lead the way. Registration is currently underway for CARA's popular marathon training program, designed by Runner's World Contributing Editor Hal Higdon. The program, geared for runners of all abilities, will take you through a safe and effective 18-week training program.ou will learn about proper training techniques, injury prevention, and will participate in supportive group runs.

Program benefits include our Super Clinic on June 17 with expert speakers, our informational resources and a weekly marathon training e-news update. At the program's conclusion, you'll be ready to run and finish the 26.2 mile course – regardless of whether this is your first or fifty-first marathon! We'll help you celebrate in the exclusive CARA tent provided to all of our training program participants.

CARA's training program, the largest in the nation, has helped over 15,000 runners achieve their marathon goals. Join CARA’s LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Training Program and let us make your dreams come true.

To Register: Go to www.CARAruns.org or call (312) 666-9836 for more information.

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