September 27, 2025 | Richmond, VA
Our vision for Run Richmond 16.19 is to commemorate the sacrifices and achievements our African Americans brothers & sisters have made to our nation and celebrate Unity in Diversity through symbolic courses of 16.19K and 6.19K.

Djimon Hounsou Foundation presents
16.19K Run
16.19 kilometers | 10.06 miles
Immerse yourself in a 400-year journey of Black history as you take on the 16.19K Run—the signature distance of Run Richmond 16.19. From the rolling start to “The Hill We Climb”, every step carries the weight of history and the promise of progress. Run with purpose. Finish transformed.
- Event Date: Sat, Sep 27, 2025
- Start/Finish: Kanawha Plaza, Richmond, VA
Djimon Hounsou Foundation presents
6.19K Run/Walk
6.19 kilometers | 3.85 miles
Our short distance of 6.19 kilometers (3.85 miles) is the ideal choice to run or walk with your entire family through more than 400 years of Black history. Our cut-off-times are very walker-friendly. Unless you’re on crutches, you’ll make it to the finish line on time.
- Event Date: Sat, Sep 27, 2025
- Start/Finish: Kanawha Plaza, Richmond, VA