39th Annual Ridge Run & Parade

More than 3,000 athletes from around Chicagoland gather in Beverly/Morgan Park on Memorial Day to compete in BAPA’s annual Ridge Run. The 10K run, 5K run/walk and Youth Mile are hosted by the Beverly Area Planning Association with Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers in Evergreen Park the presenting sponsor of the race.

Named one of the Runner’s Choice races by members of the Chicago Area Runner’s Association (CARA) in 2009, BAPA’s Ridge Run is known as one of Chicago’s friendliest races because thousands of Beverly/Morgan Park neighbors line the route, playing motivating music, cheering on the runners and offering water throughout the course.

The Ridge Run’s three races start and finish at Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago.

2016 Results

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Race Info

Runner / Walker Premiums

All participants in the 10K and the 5K run/walk who register by May 6, 2016 are guaranteed to receive a Ridge Run shirt. All participants in the Youth Mile will receive a cotton t-shirt.

All participants will receive a goodie bag and light post race refreshments. Local vendors will be onsite selling food and beverages.

Course

The Ridge Run course runs through the center of the beautiful, residential Ridge Historic District and features the challenge of Chicago’s highest hill. Residents and neighbors come out to watch the race and cheer on the runners. Water stations are located throughout the course, manned by volunteers.

Click here for a printable map of the 5 and10K.

Timing

Race results will be based on B-tag start and B-tag finish times only.

Age Groups

5K RUN:
8 & UNDER, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & OVER.

10K RUN:
14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & OVER

YOUTH MILE FUN RUN (untimed): AGES 6-12.

AWARDS (based upon time of finish NOT order of finish)

The top three men and women in the 10K Run and the 5K Run/Walk will be recognized as winners.

The Youth Mile Fun Run is not a timed race. The top 3 boy and girl finishers will be recognized as winners.

Results

Results will be posted at the awards tent following the race and online at www.bapa.org and www.cararuns.org by Tuesday, May 31.

Volunteers

If you know someone who could help as a volunteer, please let us know. Volunteer duties include course marshals, registration and packet pick up, and water stations. For information, email BAPA.

Post Race Memorial Day Festival

Entertainment, food, beer truck, children’s activities, special guests, Memorial Day Parade, Memorial Day Service and more immediately follow the races.

Advanced Registration and Packet Pickup

Running Excels, 10328 S. Western Ave., Chicago

May 24-28 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup

Ridge Park Field House, 2nd floor gymnasium between 6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.

10K and Youth Mile registration closes at 7:30 a.m.

5K registration closes at 9 a.m. on Race Day.