# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 am
- **Event Description**: The Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate is more than a run/walk—it’s a movement and a cherished community tradition. Held annually on Father’s Day, this family-friendly event brings together thousands from across Chicagoland and beyond in solidarity, proving that change happens when communities unite. It is a day filled with love, joy, and a shared commitment to justice.

Founded in memory of Ricky Byrdsong, Race Against Hate honors those who have lost their lives or been harmed by racially motivated violence. As the largest event of its kind in the country, it transforms grief into action. Every step taken and every dollar raised supports YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women, funding critical racial equity, violence prevention, and domestic violence programs. Together, we race for healing, equity, and justice—and for a future where all people are safe, valued, and free.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/2026-annual-ricky-byrdsong-memorial-race-against-hate/200029859820248
- **Event Categories**: sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Evanston
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2436 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201-2923, United States
- **lat**: 42.06192
- **long**: -87.67728
- **full address**: 2436 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201-2923, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate  being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate  takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 am at 2436 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201-2923, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate ?
  - **A:** 2026 Annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate  is organized by YWCA Evanston/North Shore.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate  is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Evanston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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