Chicago Area Runners Association is committed to creating free accessible opportunities to keep Chicago active.

USE YOUR SNEAKERS TO KEEP CHICAGO ACTIVE

Give your sneakers a second life while supporting CARA–an organization committed to creating free, accessible opportunities and advocating for the local running community. By dropping of your sneakers at local events and using a free mail-in bag, you’re helping raise funds that go directly toward supporting our community.

Every pair counts with sneaker recycling in Chicago. Help us step closer to stronger support to fuel the future of fitness right here at home. Thank you for making an impact one pair at a time!

Bring in your used sneakers box

ORDER A BAG

ORDER A BAG

If you received a bag at an event or dropped sneakers off, THANK YOU for helping us keep running shoes out of landfills!

If you’d like to mail-in more sneakers, simply follow the directions below to your bag.

HOW IT WORKS:

  • Fill this bag with 7-9 pairs of gently worn sneakers and running shoes with no holes.
  • Refer to the attached shipping label and drop off at the designated shipping carrier.
  • Celebrate your impact in this community and communities all over the world!
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