Newton Running is sponsoring, for the
second time, the Newton Ready to Run 20 Miler taking place in Chicago on Sunday,
Sept. 16, 2012.
Chicago’s Newton Ready to Run 20 Miler prepares runners for the Bank of
America Chicago Marathon on October 7 by providing participants, half of
whom train with CARA’s summer marathon training program, a fully
supported 20-miler as their last long training session before tapering
for the 26.2-mile marathon. About 5000 marathoners-in-training are
expected at the Newton Ready to Run 20 Miler.
“CARA’s commitment to helping runners reach their personal and
competitive goals aligns closely with Newton Running’s values
surrounding natural running education and designing shoes that help
people run better,” says Stuart Johnson, VP of Marketing for Newton
Running.
“Whether you are a first-time or veteran marathon runner, it is easier
and more fun to run 20 miles with others,” says Wendy Jaehn, Executive
Director for CARA. “This event prepares runners for the marathon days
and celebrate their accomplishment with a fantastic post-event party.
Newton’s support allows us to enhance the event and support our goal of
educating runners on new shoe technology and running form.”
The Newton Ready to Run 20-miler follows a point-to-point course along
the scenic Chicago lakefront and provides runners with well-stocked aid
stations, cheering crowds and a finish-line celebration.
Newton Running and CARA also share a mutual commitment to social
responsibility. CARA underwrites over 70 charities including the
American Cancer Society and PAWS Chicago, while Newton Running raises
funds and donations for Athletes for a Cure, Trickle Up, One World
Running and many more.
The Chicago Area Runners Association is a non-profit organization whose
mission is to expand, motivate, support, and celebrate the running
community of Chicagoland. CARA connects runners to the resources that
enable them to run farther, faster, better, for life.
