What is the date and time of the race?
Thursday, June 4th

5 pm Charities with Booth Spaces Set Up

6 pm Welcome, Warm up & Kids For Peace Sprint

6:30 pm Kickoff of the 8K for the 2026 Race Against Gun Violence

What is the location of the race?
Grant Park - Upper Hutchinson Field (Corner of Balbo & Columbus)

What are the race registration options and fees?
8k, 5k, 2 mile walk:  $35-$50 (Click here for current pricing) 
Kids for Peace Sprint (Ages 2-10):  $15 

How do I get my race t-shirt and bib?
You can pick up your packet at advance packet pickup or onsite on race day.  

Does the race offer employee engagement opportunities?
Yes!  We can provide a purpose-driven experience by using RAGV as a catalyst for civic engagement by connecting runners, businesses, and the nonprofit community through our corporate team program! Contact us to learn more: emily@stridesforpeace.org

PACKET PICK UP

Grab your shirt and race bib ahead of the RAGV!

Fleet Feet - South Loop on Monday, 6/1

150 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605

Anytime from 2 - 7 PM 

A personalized packet pick-up QR code has been emailed to participants from email address: <noreply@email.onrsu.com>. You can pick up your packet without this code, but it's great to have it ready!

*Day-of packet pick-up is also available for emergencies and last-minute registrations from 4:30pm-6:15pm at the race site in Upper Hutchinson Field, Grant Park, Chicago. Picking up on 6/1 from Fleet Feet South Loop will allow participants to skip day-of lines and enjoy the full experience of the RAGV.

The race registration and fundraising platform is very flexible. You can fundraise as an individual or as part of a running team. Here are instructions for setting up a running and fundraising team, followed by instructions for fundraising as an individual.

Team registration and joining a team to fundraise on behalf of a team is a great way to support the event.  Learn more about how to register for a team by clicking the button below.