Race Against Gun Violence

JUN
4
2026
A community fundraising event in Grant Park Chicago offering 8K, 5K, a 2 mile walk and a kids sprint while directing raised funds to local charity partners working to end gun violence.
Thu 4 Jun 2026
8 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Race Against Gun Violence in Chicago

The Race Against Gun Violence is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Grant Park - Upper Hutchinson Field in Chicago, Illinois. The event includes multiple participation options and focuses on supporting local organizations working to end gun violence.

Available event options include:

  • 8K Run
  • 5K Run
  • 2 Mile Walk
  • Kids For Peace Sprint open to ages 2 to 10

The event highlights the work of community organizations and includes charity booths and fundraising resources. Participants can raise charitable contributions for selected Charity Partners. The organizer states that 100% of charitable contributions raised by participants go directly to their selected Charity Partner to support local efforts to address gun violence.

Event information and participant resources include toolkits and peer to peer fundraising guidance. Listed entry fees include amounts for the adult distances and a separate fee for the kids sprint. The location is given as Grant Park - Upper Hutchinson Field, 250 E Balbo Drive, Chicago, IL 60605. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 km
8k Run
5 km
5k Run
2 Mile Walk
Kids for Peace Sprint