Step into History.
Bring the Fam.

Run or walk through more than 400 years of Black history in Richmond, and join us for three days of culture, community, and connection from Sep 11–13.

As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, the 5-year anniversary of RUN RICHMOND 16.19 invites you to experience a powerful truth: Black history is not separate from American history—it is an essential part of the American story. Choose an 8K Run/Walk or 16.19K Run and move through Richmond while encountering history markers, educational videos, and stories of resilience, resistance, achievement, and progress along the route. You can also deepen the experience with our GPS-enabled mobile guide, narrated by Djimon Hounsou.

All ages, abilities, and backgrounds are welcome. Run it. Walk it. Bring the whole fam.

RUN RICHMOND 16.19 is organized by the Djimon Hounsou Foundation in collaboration with the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, Sports Backers, and more than 40 community partners. In 2026, we are also the Official Race Partner of Black Girls RUN!’s Sweat With Your Sole National Conference.

As seen on CNN International’s African Voices Changemakers.

Freedom is never really won; you earn it and win it in every generation. – Coretta Scott King

Choose Your Journey

• Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Abner Clay Park | Richmond, Virginia

8K Run/Walk | 5.0 miles
A walker-friendly experience for families, friends, first-timers, and participants of a wide range of ages and abilities.

16.19K Run | 10.06 miles
Our signature distance takes you on an extended journey through Richmond and more than 400 years of Black history.

Current Registration:

• 8K Run/Walk: $65 – prices increase over time
• 16.19K Run: $112 – prices increase over time

Prices increase over time.

Your Registration Includes:

• Finisher medal designed by African American illustrator Chris Visions
• Participant T-shirt designed by Nigerian artist Shutabug
• Race bib and chip timing
• Free access to the Educational Mobile App
• Free Opening Night, featuring 40+ nonprofit partner organizations and live music
• Free Finish Festival, featuring live music, a vendor village, a Black history pop-up exhibit, and a Living Museum experience

Three Days. One Powerful Experience.

Across three days, RUN RICHMOND 16.19 brings history, culture, and community together—creating space to remember where we come from, celebrate who we are, and reflect on the future we want to shape together.

Fri, Sep 11 | Opening Night

Come together at Abner Clay Park for an evening of reflection, connection, and celebration with live performances, Black history, food and drinks, and more than 40 community partners.

Sat, Sep 12 | Run Richmond 16.19 + Finish Festival

Run or walk through more than 400 years of Black history, then celebrate with live performances, a Black history pop-up exhibit, Living Museum experience, vendor village, food, drinks, and community.

Sun, Sep 13 | Movie Screening + Community Dialogue

Join two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou, The Honorable Dr. Sesha Joi Moon, and community leaders at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for a special screening of Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War, followed by community dialogue.

Separate ticket required for Sunday’s movie screening.

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