LA's Race Against Gun Violence
LA's Race Against Gun Violence is a running race on August 16, 2026 in Carson, CA, with entry fees from $50 to $60.
- Date
- August 16, 2026 (24 days to go)
- Location
- 18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA
- Price
- $50–$60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 not only raise direct unrestricted funds, but also connect and grow their network. Qualifying 501(c)(3) Charity Partners get 10 free entries to kickoff fundraising through the RAGV platform.
The RAGV has raised over $1million in unrestricted funds since its founding in 2014, and over 1500 run/walk participants joined the 2025 Chicago event, alone. Strides for Peace has partnered with 300+ organizations in its lifetime. Join LA's inaugural Race Against Gun Violence and become part of the growing national network!
To participate as a Charity Partner, please submit your 501(c)(3) details using the form linked here and email rubye@stridesforpeace.org before completing any participant registrations. Thank you!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
0%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hawthorne Muni Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carson, CA
Population
93,523
as of 2023
City Elevation
35 ft
Nearest Airport
LGB
Long Beach International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at LA's Race Against Gun Violence, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
24
Days to train
- Race
- LA's Race Against Gun Violence
- Date
- August 16, 2026
- Location
- 18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Carson than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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LA's Race Against Gun Violence
Aug 16, 2026