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Ridge Run and Memorial Day Parade

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Monday, May 27, 2019

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 2017, 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 Memorial Day Parade follows the last of the Ridge Run racers down Longwood Drive. Find details and participation information below.

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

New 5K Walk to Run Program

Join BAPA and Running Excels for the Official Ridge Run 5K Walk to Run Program, and go from the couch to the starting line this Memorial Day!

Race Info

Runner / Walker Premiums

All participants in the 10K and the 5K run/walk who register early 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.

Race Day Schedule

6:30am: Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens

7:30am: 10k/ Youth Mile registration Close

7:50am: 10k Line up at start/ finish line

8:00am: 10k race starts

8:10am: Youth Mile starts

9:00am: Memorial Day Service (stage)

9:00am: 5k registration closes

9:20am: 5k Line up at start/ finish line

9:30am: 5k run & walk race starts

10:15am: Tot Trot begins (Kids Zone)

10:30am: Memorial Parade begins arriving at park

10:30am: 10k, 5k & Challenge Awards presented

 Click here for a printable map of the 5 and 10K

Advance Packet Pick Up and Registration

Running Excels, 10328 S. Western, Chicago

Thursday, May 23rd 12 – 7 PM

Friday, May 24th 12 – 7 PM

Saturday, May 25th 10 AM – 5 PM

Ridge Park, 96th & Longwood

Sunday, May 26th 11 AM – 1 PM

Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Registration

Ridge Park, 96th & Longwood

Monday, May 27th 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM

10K and Youth Mile Registration Closes at 7:30 AM

5K Registration Closes at 9:00 AM

5K – $40

10K – $45

5K and 10K Ridge Run Challenge – $65

5K Walk (Untimed) – $35

Youth Mile – $25

Active Military – $15

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 6-10.

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.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Parade Info

Honoring Our Heroes: Beverly Hills/Morgan Park/Mount Greenwood Memorial Day Parade

2019 Grand Marshal: Tim Noonan and the Chicago Gold Star Mothers Monument Restoration

Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who gave their lives fighting for America’s freedom. Honoring the true meaning of the day, the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park/Mount Greenwood Memorial Day Parade is one of Chicago’s oldest community parades, engaging local organizations, schools and churches, along with representatives of the U.S. military as participants. The parade follows BAPA’s Ridge Run, stepping off from 110th and Longwood Drive at about 10:30 a.m., marching north to Ridge Park. Participants and spectators are encouraged to join BAPA, parade participants, community leaders and families for the Memorial Day ceremony at Ridge Park about 9 a.m.

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About half of BAPA’s budget comes from annual memberships from neighborhood residents and businesses.

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About BAPA

The Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) is a not-for-profit, community-based alliance of more than a dozen civic and business groups dedicated to serving the historic Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago.

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1987 W. 111th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
773-233-3100

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