Register For Ridge Run Before the End of April
By Brian Marchetti Villager Contributor Registration for the Ridge Run, one of Beverly/Morgan Park’s favorite yearly events, has opened. A completed registration by May 1 will guarantee participants all the benefits offered by this tradition that signals the unofficial start of summer in the neighborhood. Neighborhood residents and visitors alike are encouraged to join runners from […]
It’s Time to Register for the 2026 Ridge Run!
By Brian Marchetti Villager Contributor As winter will finally soon give way to spring, it’s time to dust off those running shoes and prepare for one of the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood’s most popular events, the Beverly Area Planning Association’s Ridge Run. On Memorial Day, May 25, runners can participate in one of Chicago’s favorite yearly […]
Music, Flags and Front Yard Fans Cheer on Ridge Runners
By Tim Moran Villager Editor As the weather finally begins to warm up, runners across Chicagoland are finalizing their race schedules for 2025. Among the most popular distances are the 5K and 10Ks, of which BAPA’s Memorial Day Ridge Run offers both. But the Ridge Run is no ordinary race. While other races may […]
From First Timers to Seasoned Pros, Ridge Run a Race for All
By Brian Marchetti As we emerge from yet another winter, many of us hope to shed those excess pounds and get into shape for the upcoming summer. Running has long proven an effective strategy for weight loss. Many of us struggle to get started and then maintain a consistent plan. Without a goal or accountability, […]
Ready, Set, Run!
The Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) invites runners of all ages, paces, and distances to participate in the 45th Ridge Run on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. The Ridge Run, long considered Chicago’s favorite neighborhood race, takes participants through the Ridge Historic District to run the 10K run, 5K run and walk, and Youth Mile […]
Bring Race Day to Life: Volunteer at this Year’s Ridge Run & Memorial Day Parade
By Davia Douglas It’s Memorial Day at 7:50 a.m. and I am standing on the step of the doors to Ridge Park. The first race of the day is about to start. Registration and Packet Pick Up has had their first wave of runners collecting their bib numbers, Ridge Run t-shirts, and safety pins. […]
Teams Already Forming for Ridge Run
By Liz Woodward Being part of a team adds an extra layer of fun to the Ridge Run! You will create memories and share laughs with your teammates along the way. Teams can celebrate pre- and post-race in their tent in Team Town located in Ridge Park’s fields. Each team will receive pizza and […]
Ridge Run Registration Now Open
Sign Up to Be a Runner, Volunteer, or Sponsor! BAPA invites neighbors to participate in the Ridge Run on Memorial Day, Mon., May 27. Runners can compete for overall wins, race to place in age categories ranging from 6 to 80, run or beat their personal best times. Sign up to run or walk any […]
Sign Up Now for the Ridge Run
Choose your pace: Be a runner, a volunteer, or a sponsor! BAPA invites neighbors of all ages, paces and places to participate in the Ridge Run on Memorial Day, Mon., May 27. Runners can compete for overall wins, race to place in age categories ranging from 6 to 80, run or beat their personal best […]
Lace Up Your Shoes and Get Ready for the Ridge Run
The Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) invites runners of all ages, paces and distances to participate in the 44th Ridge Run on Memorial Day, Mon., May 29. Runners can compete for overall wins or simply race to place in age categories ranging from 6 to 80 or beat their personal best time. The Ridge […]