After the Run
James Akita finished first with a time of 15:06 while Catherine Beck led the women with a time of 16:55. Congratulations to all finishers!

Overall Results | Age Division Results

About the Run
The Ravenswood Run is a neighborhood tradition in its 13th year. This 5K benefits local neighborhood charities and features a flat and fast course. It's perfect for a PR or for a relaxing, Sunday morning run. The race is part of the CARA Runner's Choice Series and is a CARA Certified Race.

Race Charity
The proceeds from the Ravenswood Run benefit the Ravenswood Food Pantry at All Saints' Episcopal Church and the Student Health Centers at Lakeview and Amundsen High Schools.

Date & Time
Sunday, April 26, 2009
8:00am

Start & Finish
4550 North Hermitage Avenue (Wilson & Hermitage)
Chicago, IL 60640

Training Program
Looking for a group to help you train for the Ravenswood Run? Contact Chicago Endurance Sports to learn about spring training programs.

Entry Limit
The Ravenswood Run is limited to a maximum of 3500 entrants. Registration for the event will close once the limit has been reached. Race day registration may not be available.

Note: Almost sold out! A very limited number of entries will be available on race morning..

Registration and Packet Pick-up
Entry Fee:

• $30 before 4/20/09; $35 race week 4/20/09 - 4/26/09 (if available)
• $2 Discount for CARA members (membership number required)
• CARA discount not available for race day registration
• All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable

By Mail: The deadline for mail-in entries has passed, but click here for a printable entry form (PDF) to bring to in-store registration.

Walk-in Registration & Packet Pick-Up:
If you register online, please allow 24 hours before picking up your packet. Registration and packet pick-up is available on the following days:

Date	Time	Location	Address	Phone
TUE, 4/21	10am - 8pm	Piper's Alley	1620 N. Wells St., Chicago	312.587.3338
WED, 4/22	10am - 8pm	Piper's Alley	1620 N. Wells St., Chicago	312.587.3338
THU, 4/23	10am - 8pm	Lincoln Square	4555 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago	773.271.3338
FRI, 4/24	10am - 8pm	Lincoln Square	4555 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago	773.271.3338
SAT, 4/25	10am - 6pm	Lincoln Square	4555 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago	773.271.3338

Race Day Registration (if available) and Packet Pick-up at race site – 4550 N. Hermitage

• Race Site: 6:30am - 7:30am
• Race Day Fee: $35 (if available)
• No discounts on race day
• All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable

Food Drive and Additional Donations
Two ways you can help are participating in the food drive and by making monetary donations. Bring a can of food with you when you register in-store 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!

Shirt and Goody Bag
All registered participants will receive a goody bag and Mizuno DRYSCIENCE tech shirt! These are short-sleeve, unisex-sized technical shirts and are available in XS - XL. Please select carefully as shirt sizes and quantities are fixed and we are unable to exchange shirt sizes.

Timing
New in 2009!  The Ravenswood Run is using the latest in race timing technology, the Chronotrack D-Tag system.  Benefits include: 

• the same accurate timing featured with a traditional chip system (from the point you cross the start line to the finish line)
• D-Tags are distributed on individual BIB numbers, eliminating the need to pick up your timing chip on race morning
• D-Tags are for a one time use and will not be collected at the Finish Line 
• they are recyclable (see below)

All race bib numbers will come with an attached individual D-Tag timing strip.  Timing strips must be removed from the bib and secured to the shoe as described in the instructions on the tag.  Click the following link to view a video on how to attach your D-Tag: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F53KwQ5gVtM

Participants must cross the start and finish line with the D-tag secured to their shoe in the proper "D formation" to receive an official finish time. D-Tags are for a one time use and will not be collected at the finish.  You may recycle your D-Tag after the race by dropping it into a marked receptacle located at the Packet Pick-Up tent.

• Split times provided at miles 1,2 and 3.
• Hydration station featuring water and Gatorade Endurance Formula located at mile 1.5.
• USATF Certified Course
• The Ravenswood Run abides by CARA Registered Race Standards. Therefore babystrollers, bikes, skates and dogs are prohibited from participating in this race.

To determine the best route to travel via public transportation, please visit the CTA's trip planner (http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/ ).

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. There is additional race parking at the Sears parking lot at 1824 W. Lawrence Ave.

• Age group awards will be given to the top three finishers in each of the following age divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
• Awards presentation to begin at approximately 9:10am.
  

• 2009 Overall Results | Age Division Results
• 2008 Overall Results | Age Division Results
• 2007 Overall Results | Age Division Results
• 2006 Results
• 2005 Results
• 2004 Results
• 2003 Results
• 2002 Results
  

Weather Policy
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.

Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer for the race please call 773/305-3338 ext. 3 or email volunteer@FleetFeetChicago.com.

For More Information
Call our business office at 773/305.3338 ext. 3
or email us at info@fleetfeetchicago.com