Rock For Reading leverages the power of ROCK to inspire literacy - motivating and empowering people to enrich their lives through reading.

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Running for Reading

The Rock For Reading Marathon Team is comprised of runners at all levels who train for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and commit to fundraising goals through pledges and other activities in support of our mission to leverage the power of ROCK to inspire literacy – motivating and empowering people to enrich their lives through reading.

Make your marathon even more meaningful – run for reading. Contact jen@rockforreading.org for more information!

Runner Benefits:

Entry into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Opportunity to participate in the CARA Marathon Training Program that includes:

  • Weekly group long runs led by CARA pace leaders – all paces and seven different locations throughout the city and suburbs
  • Mid week runs from a variety of locations throughout the city and suburbs
  • Free entry into CARA’s Super Clinic
  • Nike Technical running shirt
  • Comprehensive training guide
  • Entry into CARA’s exclusive tent on Marathon Day
  • One year subscription to Running Times magazine ($20 value)

Opportunity for CARA membership that includes:

  • Discounted race entry fees at numerous races throughout the Chicago and Suburban areas
  • Discounts on CARA’s expert training programs, which serve all levels of runners, in most locations, at all paces
  • One-year (12 issues) subscription to Runner’s World ($20 value)
  • Weekly e-newsletter with the latest information on happenings in the running community
  • Special invitations and discounts to members-only events or CARA sponsored promotions
  • Discounts from local running stores on the gear you need to get up and go
  • Seminars on nutrition, safety, goals and running gear

Rock For Reading Marathon Team goodies including:

  • Technical singlet
  • Rock For Reading premium goody bag that includes items that rock and help you run
  • Rockin’ carbo load dinner the night before the race
  • Post race celebration
  • Opportunity to participate in social gatherings, training clinics and special events
  • Inspirational emails to keep you motivated
  • Information and fundraising packet
  • Personal online fundraising site through Active.com
Runner Commitment:

Register with Rock for Reading
Pay a registration fee of $50*
Train while raising a minimum of $750
To make a donation click here.
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