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Special Service Area #31 – Servicing areas on Clark, Damen, Lawrence, Montrose, Wilson and along the Ravenswood corridor. 
On Sunday April 26th at 8am, the 30th annual Ravenswood Run 5K will step off at the corner of Hermitage and Wilson avenues. Runners will make their way through Ravenswood and Lincoln Square, raising money to provide vital support for neighbors relying on the food pantry and community kitchen operated by Ravenswood Community Services.
One of Chicago’s few neighborhood 5Ks, this family-friendly tradition invites runners and walkers to experience the charm of Ravenswood. Each year, more than 3,000 Chicagoans kick off spring with a run around the neighborhood and post-race celebration. Registration for the 5K is $49 for adults, $20 for kids participating in the Kids Dash, and includes exclusive Ravenswood Run 2026 swag. Click here to register and for more race info.
What To Know
- Now through Sunday, April 12 at 11:59 PM, you can save 10% on your Ravenswood 5K registration during our limited-time Spring Sale! Register now with code SPRING26 to save.
- RCS is the April beneficiary of Begyle Brewing’s Community Tap handle. Stop by the brewery and $1 of every Blonde Ale purchased during April will go to support the RCS food pantry.
- RCS is the Charity of the Month at Fleet Feet Sports.
- Limited release 30th Anniversary ballcap for people who donate $50 or more via the race registration platform. While supplies last.
⚠️ Heads Up: Click here for details on weekend Parking Restrictions and Road Closures
Road closures will affect overnight and morning parking on Berteau, Damen, Hermitage, Lawrence, Leavitt, Lincoln, Montrose, Paulina, Ravenswood, Sunnyside, and Wilson.
The Ravenswood Run is sponsored by Fleet Feet Sports/Altra Running, Begyle, Juniper Dental, Lincoln Foot & Ankle, Muscle & Joint Physical Therapy, Movement Physical Therapy and Wellness, Northcenter Healthcare, Horizon Realty Group, StretchLab Lincoln Square, O’Shaughnessy’s Public House, and Urban Pooch.
Kids Dash
The Ravenswood Run Kids’ Race gives children ages 2-10 the chance to experience the excitement of race day in a fun, safe, and family-friendly environment. Held immediately after the 5K, the Kids’ Race is a beloved tradition that introduces young runners to the joy of running and community celebration.
Space is limited and this event fills quickly each year. Register your young neighbor at Ravenswood5K.com.
About Ravenswood Community Services
Located inside All Saints’ Church, Ravenswood Community Services provides meals and groceries to neighbors in need in Uptown and Ravenswood. Their programs and services include:
- Weekly Community Food Pantry
- After School Pantries
- Community Kitchen: To-Go Hot Meals
- Social Service Outreach
Each week, the RCS Food Pantry serves over serves 500 neighborhood households and is supported by a team of more than 50 volunteers. The pantry experienced an unprecedented increase in demand from neighbors in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Demand continues to rise.
To learn more about RCS and how you can support their efforts, visit ravenswoodcommunityservices.org.
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