Ridge Run
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Ridge Run 2026
Ridge Run 2026 is a Memorial Day running event held at Ridge Park in the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago (9625 South Longwood Drive). The event is organized by the Beverly Area Planning Association and takes place on May 25, 2026. The course runs through the historic, tree-lined streets of Beverly and finishes at Ridge Park.
Distances offered include:
- 10K Run
- 5K Run
- 5K Untimed Walk
- 5K + 10K Challenge
- Youth Mile
- Tot Trot for children 5 years and under
All races start and finish at Ridge Park and the day includes a Memorial Day ceremony prior to the 5K. A Memorial Day parade steps off from 110th Street and Longwood Drive and marches north to Ridge Park. The event concludes with a family-friendly post-race festival.
Packet pickup and in-person registration are available on days before the event at Running Excels (10328 S. Western Ave.) and at Ridge Park. Online registration has a stated close date. There are no refunds for registered participants who do not attend. Race certificates listed for the event include 10K IL19022NM and 5K IL19023NM. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.