Saturday, May 17, 2025
Competitive 5K Event 8:30am
Non-Competitive 5K Event 9:00am
Carrera por la Paz, or Race for Peace, is a 5K run/walk event organized by the Little Village Rotary Club.
This race eventās objective is to promote peace and anti-violence by supporting youth programs in Chicagoās Little Village and surrounding communities.
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Race Details
šø Cash Prizes
Top (3) runners in both men and women categories will be awarded cash prizes!
Only Competitive events qualify for cash prizes.
š Race Day Merch
A Finisher Medallion and Race Day Event T-Shirt is included for every registered participant!
š½ Packet Pickup
Participant packets are only available for pickup on Race Day. This includes bib number, Race Day shirt and other freebies.
We strongly encourage early arrival of at least 30 minutes for check-in on Race Day.
š Personal Items
Need somewhere to store your personal items during our Race events? Check-in volunteers are happy to store your personal belongings while you participate.
We are not liable for any lost or stolen items.
Race Location
š La Villita Park
2800 S Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL, 60608
Park entrance via South Albany Ave.
Main park entrance is on the south side of the park via South Albany Ave.
Free parking lot on-site, street parking also available.
Multiple CTA Bus Stops available near the park.
CTA Pink Line station is about 1 mile away from park.
Race Course Info
5K Course is 2.5 laps around La Villita Park.
A shorter, walking course is also available.
Each event is chip-timed on a certified 5K course (IL21011NM)
Race Day Recap
2022 Race for Peace 5K (recap video)
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2025 Sponsors
Thank You for Making this Event Possible.
Ramiro Lozano
Click below to see all sponsors throughout the years.
