Philadelphia's Race Against Gun Violence
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.20 - $59.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km, Sprint
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Event summary
This powerful gathering not only celebrates the vital work of local community organizations but also invites you to take action and foster hope in our neighborhoods. By participating, you’ll have the chance to raise funds for your selected charity partner, directly supporting initiatives aimed at reducing gun violence in Philadelphia. Rally your friends, family, and colleagues to join you or cheer you on, and use social media to amplify your impact with hashtags like #RAGV2026 and #StridesForPeace. Together, we can create a safer community, one step at a time!
Organiser's Description
7:00 AM Charities with Booth Spaces Set-Up
8:00 AM Welcome, Warm-Up & Kids Sprint
8:30 AM Race Start
Join us for the RACE AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE (RAGV): a powerful celebration of the life-changing work of local community organizations and a chance for everyone who cares about ending gun violence to take meaningful action.
This is your opportunity to cultivate hope: run, walk, or sprint alongside others who share the vision of a community free from gun violence. Every step counts, and 100% of charitable contributions you raise go directly to your selected CHARITY PARTNER, supporting efforts to end gun violence where it matters most.
Heres how you can make an impact:
* PARTICIPATE in the 8K, 5K, 2-Mile Walk, or Kids for Peace Sprint.
* INVITE friends, family, and colleagues to join you or cheer you on!
* MOBILIZE YOUR NETWORKSask local businesses and community connections to support your chosen charity.
Spread the wordshare your story on social media using #RAGV2026 #StridesForPeace and inspire others to take part.
Together, we can bring resources, connections, and support to some of Philadelphia's most dedicated grassroots organizations exactly when they need it most. Every step, every dollar, every voice matters. Thank you for making Strides for Peace.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR INCREDIBLE CHARITY PARTNERS AND THEIR WORK TO END GUN VIOLENCE BY VISITING THE LINKS BELOW.
Races
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8K Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$59.30
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5K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$54.00
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2 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$48.70
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Kids for Peace Sprint
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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Location
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Philadelphia, 19130, PA, United States
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