Race Against Gun Violence

📅 Event Details

• Date: Thursday Evening, June 5th, 2025
• 5 pm: Charity Set up
• 6 pm: Welcome, Warm Up & Kids Sprint
• 6:30 pm: Start of Race

🤝 Mission Statement

The Race Against Gun Violence (RAGV) celebrates the life-changing work of community organizations and provides a dynamic platform for people who care about ending gun violence to connect and get involved.

💡 Get Involved

• Opportunity: RAGV offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to Choose Hope and join others who share the common vision of a Chicago free from the fear of gun violence.
• Charitable Contributions: 100% of charitable contributions go directly to your charity of choice, dedicated to ending gun violence.
• Participation: Consider participating in the 8k, 5k, 2 Mile Walk and Kids for Peace Sprint and getting your friends and family to join you or support you.
• Support: Consider asking businesses you are connected to to support your charity of choice for the race.

🌍 Together We Can Make a Difference

We are working to bring networks, connections and resources to some of Chicago's most grassroots organizations right at the time they need them most. If we all work together, we can make a big difference in ending gun violence.

📢 Spread the Word

Share why you're walking or running in the Race Against Gun Violence on social media!
#RAGV2025 #StridesForPeace

🌟 Learn More

Learn more about our amazing community partners in Chicago working to end gun violence by checking out their websites linked below.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: Race Against Gun Violence.