Neighborhood resident and event management specialist Anita Snow has signed as Race Director for BAPA’s 40th Annual Ridge Run.
“I am truly honored and excited to be the Race Director this year,” Snow said. “The Ridge Run is one of the many ways we can showcase all the amazing people and homes we have in this neighborhood.”
Snow has 20 years of experience in planning and presenting special events with a focus on races. She has worked in many different capacities with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for 20 years. Other race clients include Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle; Chicago Polar Dash Half Marathon, 10K and 5K; Chicago Monster Dash Half Marathon and 5K;
Get Lucky Chicago; Midway Fly Away 5K; Running for Hope; Nike, Teach for America 5K; and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Snow has been a member of the Ridge Run Committee, providing important expertise to making the race run smoothly.
Snow and her husband Dwight have lived in the neighborhood for over 20 years. They have two children who attend St. Barnabas School. Snow is actively involved in St Barnabas, working on the Finance Board and serving as FSA Treasurer and girls volleyball coach.
The Ridge Run and Beverly/Morgan Park/Mount Greenwood Memorial Day Parade take place on Memorial Day, Mon., May 29. Ridge Run registration for the 10K, 5K and Youth Mile races is open at www.bapa.org. Neighbors interested in learning more about the race or Memorial Day Parade, or becoming an event volunteer can email bapa@bapa.org.
