This year the Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run will be in Honor of fallen 
  Officer Benjamin Perez - Star #12225 E.O.W. 9-18-02           
who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving the Citizens of the
City of Chicago

Officer Benjamin Perez was struck and killed by a commuter train while conducting a stakeout on the west side.

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.

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.
Race Day

Race Location: Wentworth Park
5700 S Narragansett Avenue
Chicago, IL  60629 

Race Day Schedule
7:30 AM    Start Line Opens
7:40 AM    Course Talk at Start Line
7:45 AM    Honor Guard Opening                                Ceremony at Start Line

8:00 AM    RACE START
9:30 AM    Awards Ceremony at
                  Wentworth Park
REGISTER TODAY!
Christmas Special
December 25, 2017 ONLY
$20 - Adults
$10 - 12 Years & Under

December 26, 2017 - May 31, 2018
$25 - Adults
$15 - 12 Years & Under

​June 1, 2018 - June 27, 2018
No Shirt or Medal Guarantee
$30 Adults
$20 12 Years & Under

Race Day
No Shirt or Medal Guarantee
On-Site Registration June 30, 2018
$35 Adults
$25 12 Years & Under
CLICK HERE ​to Register
Packet Pick Up
You MUST have an ID to pick up your packet;  if you are picking up for someone else you must have their email confirmation.  If you do not have your ID or confirmation we will not be able to give you the packet.
​JUNE 29   -   4 PM - 8 PM
Wentworth Park Parking lot - 5625 S Narragansett

Race Day Packet Pick Up
JUNE 30    -    7 AM-7:30 AM
Inside Wentworth Park by the basketball courts
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                            CHICAGO POLICE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
  • Established in 2004, the Foundation strengthens the relationship between the Chicago Police, its business and civic leaders and its citizenry. It allows us to express our gratitude to the fallen officers’ families for the ultimate sacrifice of their loved one.
Since the first officer to die in the line of duty, there have been 582 Chicago police officers who have sacrificed their lives for our city. The families of these brave officers are supported by the Department and other organizations, but as one might imagine, the cost in terms of financial, emotional and psychological support is overwhelming. Other, perhaps less-known risks associated with being a police officer are the stresses of the job. This stress often leads to disastrous consequences such as when a police officer takes his own life.
Click Here to DONATE Directly to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
Award Categories
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Top Overall Male & Female
20-30 yrs
31-40 yrs
41-50 yrs
51-60 yrs
61-70 yrs
​70 & Over
Youth Categories

Top Overall Male & Female
4-6 yrs
7-9 yrs
10-12 yrs
13-15 yrs
16-19 yrs
CLICK HERE FOR RACE RESULTS
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RACE COURSE is USATF CERTIFIED
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​Course time requirements: Participants must be capable of maintaining a 16:00/mile pace for the 5K event.​
In Honor & Support of First Responders and US Military Service Members, through proceeds from the event TRI-BUILDERS, NFP will be making a donation to the following Charitable Organizations.
Parking
​Parking will be available at the Kennedy High School Parking Lot
  - Lot Closes at 7:25 AM
  - Lot will re-open at 9:30 AM

Parking also available at the old TCF Bank located at 55th & Narragansett

7:00 AM Street Closures
​  - 59th Street from Merrimac to Nordica
  - 56th Street from Merrimac to Nordica
​  - Narragansett Avenue from 59th to Archer Avenue
9:30 AM Streets Re-Open

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