Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K
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Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run
The Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run takes place on June 27, 2026, in Chicago at 5625 South Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. The event comprises two separate 5K races.
- 5K Adult, open to ages 18 to 99.
- 5K Youth, open to ages 1 to 17.
Registration follows a tiered fee schedule. Early registration periods in late 2025 and early 2026 offered reduced fees, with incremental increases through June 27, 2026. Specific fee levels and dates are published for adult and youth entries.
Since 2017 the event has focused on honoring first responders and on raising funds for nonprofit organizations that provide support to people affected by traumatic circumstances. Past beneficiaries include the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, the Wounded Warrior Project, the 100 Club of Chicago, and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The organizer notes that donations support those charitable efforts.
The event lists a 2026 honoree described as a Chicago firefighter who died in November 2023 while responding to a fire and who served with the Chicago Fire Department for 14 years. Course maps, timing and results, sponsor information, and other event details are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
