Ridge Run

MAY
25
2026
Ridge Run 2026 is a Memorial Day event at Ridge Park in Chicago offering a 5K, untimed 5K walk, 10K, combined challenge, and a Youth Mile, with a Memorial Day ceremony, parade, and family friendly post race festival.
Mon 25 May 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Ridge Run 2026 : Ridge Park, Chicago

Ridge Run 2026 takes place on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Ridge Park (9625 South Longwood Drive) in the Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago. The event is organized by the Beverly Area Planning Association and is held on Memorial Day.

The course runs through the Beverly neighborhood and features tree lined streets and classic neighborhood architecture. All races start and finish at Ridge Park and the day concludes with a family friendly post race festival.

Races and distances:

  • 5K Run
  • 5K Untimed Walk
  • 10K Run
  • 5K and 10K Challenge
  • Youth Mile

The schedule includes a Memorial Day ceremony prior to the 5K and a Memorial Day parade that steps off from 110th Street and Longwood Drive and marches north to Ridge Park. Packet pickup is offered on dates before the event at Running Excels and at Ridge Park on the day before the event. Online registration closes before race day.

The event policy states there are no refunds for registered participants who are unable to attend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k + 10k Challenge
5 km
5k Run
5 km
5k Untimed Walk
Youth Mile