Race Against Gun Violence

JUN
4
2026
The Race Against Gun Violence is a community event in Chicago's Grant Park supporting local organizations. Choose from an 8K, 5K, walk, or kids' sprint. All charitable funds raised go directly to partners working to end gun violence.
Thu 4 Jun 2026
8 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Race Against Gun Violence takes place on June 4, 2026, in Chicago at Grant Park - Upper Hutchinson Field. The event supports local community organizations working to end gun violence.

Distances

Participants can choose from several distances:

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

The event includes a schedule with charity booth setups, a welcome and warm-up session, and the Kids for Peace Sprint before the main race start. One hundred percent of charitable contributions raised by participants go directly to a selected Charity Partner. 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

Events nearby

Brian Piccolo Legacy Run A neighborhood 5K tribute in Evergreen Park that starts and finishes at Porter Cullins and runs out and back to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, offering a short course that connects local history with community remembrance.
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