Ridge Run Readies for 2015 Memorial Day 10K Race

More than 3,500 athletes from around Chicago region will gather in the Beverly Morgan Park neighborhood on May 25, Memorial Day, to compete in the 2015 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.

With cash prizes awarded to the top finishers, the Ridge Run is one of Chicago’s favorite neighborhood races, attracting elite runners as well as neighborhood families. Start times are 8 a.m. for the 10K run, 8:10 a.m. for the youth mile for 6 to 12 year-olds, and 9:30 a.m. for the 5K run/walk. The Ridge Run’s three races start and finish at Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago.

Named one of the Runner’s Choice races by members of the Chicago Area Runner’s Association (CARA) in 2009, the 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.

Volunteers are also needed on race day.

Visit Ridge Run for more information or to register for the race.