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Our First Annual Garfield Ridge Stars & Stripes 5K Run took place on July 1, 2017 in the heart of the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood at Wentworth Park located on 57th & Narragansett.
Looking for your race results? 2017 Race Results 2018 Race Results |
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Southwest Chicago Post
"And the Winner Is: Garfield Ridge First-ever Garfield Ridge Stars & Stripes 5K Run a Success" By Joan Hadac Editor and Publisher Southwest Chicago Post "Smashing all expectations, the inaugural Garfield Ridge Stars & Stripes 5K Run appears to be a win-win for the neighborhood, as well as the surrounding Southwest Side area." Click HERE for full news article |
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The 2018 Garfield Ridge Stars & Stripes 5K was in Honor of Officer Benjamin Perez
Officer Benjamin Perez was struck and killed by a commuter train while conducting a stakeout on the west side. Officer Perez is a 4 year veteran of the Chicago Police Department; He is survived by his wife, Michele; children, Katarina, Benjamin, and Rebecca; parents, Angel and Catalina; and siblings, Guillermina, Jose, Hermelinda, Andrea and Elena. Officer Perez and his partner were on a railroad trestle above Spaulding Avenue when a train approached. Officer Perez's partner was able to jump to safety, but Officer Perez was pulled underneath the passing train. |
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May 19, 2018 TRI-BUILDERS, NFP in partnership with the Chicago Park District was very excited to host the first ever USAT Splash & Dash Event in the Southwest Side of Chicago.
What is a Splash and Dash? A Splash and Dash is a sport that combines running and swimming in a fun event! This event will take place in the beautiful Garfield Ridge Neighborhood at Wentworth Park. The swim portion of the event will take place at the Kennedy High School pool, and the run course will take place outdoors in Wentworth Park. |
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