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Event Location: Corner of Wilson & Hermitage Avenues
Event Time: 8:00am
2012 Race Results: Overall | Age Groups | Awards
We'd like to thank everyone for a great 2012 race event. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves and hope to see you back again for the Ravenswood Run in 2013.
Enjoy the charm of historic Ravenswood at the 17th annual Ravenswood Run! Experience a top-notch event with a community feel. This unique 5K is truly a neighborhood race, running through scenic city streets, and benefiting two local charities.
The Ravenswood Run, a neighborhood 5K is a CARA Certified Race. Please contact CARA for more information on CARA Certified Races and the CARA discount for current CARA members to register for this race.
Click here for our 2012 FAQ's.
The proceeds from the Ravenswood Run benefit the Ravenswood Community Services Food Pantry at All Saints' Episcopal Church and the Student Health Centers at Lake View and Amundsen High Schools.
Looking for a group to help you train for the Ravenswood Run? Contact Chicago Endurance Sports to learn about spring training programs including the No Boundaries training program which kicks off at Fleet Feet Sports – Old Town on February 7th at 6:30pm.
The Ravenswood Run is limited to a maximum of 3750 entrants. Registration for the event will close once the limit has been reached. Race week or race day registration may not be available.
Tuesday, 4/24 10:00am – 8:00pm Fleet Feet Sports – Old Town
Wednesday, 4/25 10:00am – 8:00pm Fleet Feet Sports – Old Town
Thursday, 4/26 10:00am – 8:00pm Fleet Feet Sports – Lincoln Square
Friday, 4/27 10:00am – 8:00pm Fleet Feet Sports – Lincoln Square
Saturday, 4/28 10:00am – 6:00pm Fleet Feet Sports – Lincoln Square
Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Registration (if available)
Race Site: 6:30am – 7:30am
No discounts on race day
All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable
Hunger Is Here - You Can Help
Ravenswood Community Services provides groceries, meals and more to neighbors throughout Ravenswood and surrounding neighborhoods. Your participation in the Ravenswood Run directly supports the work of the organization. You can also help by participating in the food drive and by making monetary donations.
Bring a food item* with you when you pick-up your packet at Fleet Feet Sports or on race day. If you choose to make a monetary donation you can do so during online registration or at packet pick-up. Thanks for your extra effort and support!
*Food items that would be most helpful would be: pop-top canned items such as soup, ravioli, chili, fruit, or vegetables OR any of the items listed in the links below.
Non-food items
Food items
Click here for the 2012 course map. Split time clocks provided at miles 1, 2 and 3 Hydration station featuring Hinckley Springs Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula located at mile 1.5.
USATF Certified Course # IL-08116-JW
Help us reduce our carbon footprint! Fleet Feet Sports highly recommends carpooling, using public transportation, or riding your bicycle to the event. To determine the best route to travel via public transportation, please visit the CTA's trip planner.
Bicycle parking will be available at the race site near the start/finish area.
Limited street parking is available along Ravenswood Ave. between Addison St. and Foster Ave. and the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Clinic Parking Lots located at Wilson and Ravenswood. Additional parking details will be posted as they become available.
Additional parking is available in the Sears parking lot at Ravenswood and Lawrence Avenue on race day.
Awards presentation to begin at approximately 9:15am.
photocredits: Brightroom
The Ravenswood Run will take place rain or shine. If cancellation of the event is warranted due to dangerous weather conditions, announcements will be made race day at the race site. The event will not be canceled in advance. All decisions regarding cancellation will be made on site, race day.
