Train For Ridge Run With Treadfit's 3 Mile Challenge

CHICAGO, IL — Chicago's oldest 10K race is the Ridge Run, which has also become one of the most popular events of the year in the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood and in recent years has added a 5K option for runners and walkers. Whether you are planning to trot 6.2 or 3.1 miles on Memorial Day morning this year, a neighborhood fitness center is offering a fun way to train for the big race.

A 3 Mile Challenge is planned at Treadfit Beverly, 10458 S. Western Ave.at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. Participants will complete three miles on the treadmills in assigned waves based on their easy pace. Instructors will be there to cheer them on and coach them to the finish.

The training comes with benefits often only found during actual races, like a Dri-FIT Treadfit Beverly T-shirt and three raffle tickets for amazing giveaways from Marlo Salon, You Glow Girl, Running Excels, Beverly Yoga, CGT Aesthetics, Impact Physical Therapy, Bush Family Eye Care, Ronald McDonald House, BAPA, and Roden and Fields.

Open Outcry Brewing will mix up bloody marys to reward the finishers. Other fun give-a-ways and refreshments will also be available.

Representatives from the Beverly Area Planning Association will be onsite with Ridge Run registration forms.

"Our goal is to create a fun day that supports BAPA's #lovewhereyoulive campaign and Ridge Run attendance," said Jenny Harkins, owner of Treadfit.

A separate class (3 Mile Challenge) must be purchased for $30 in order to sign up for the event via Treadfit's website. Anyone planning to participate should email their "easy pace" and t-shirt size to Jenny at treadfitbeverly@gmail.com by May 10. Start times will be assigned by May 15.