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.
16.19K Run
16.19 kilometers | 10.06 miles
This symbolic course of 16.19 kilometers lets you experience +400 years of Black History on a unique running course through Richmond. It features the highlights of the short route as well as Rocket’s Landing and Ancarrow’s Landing, the places where Africans first set foot on American soil after been shipped upstream to Richmond.
- Event Date: Sat, Sep 21, 2024
- Start/Finish: Kanawha Plaza, Richmond, VA
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Minimum Pace: 18 min/mile (3.3 mi/h | 5.4 km/h)
- Time last runner/walker needs to reach finish: 11:15 am
6.19K Run/Walk
6.19 kilometers | 3.85 miles
Our short distance of 6.19K allows you to experience Shockoe Bottom, Church Hill, Capitol District, Jackson Ward and Gambles Hill by foot. It’s the ideal distance to run or walk with your entire family.
- Event Date: Sat, Sep 21
- Start/Finish: Kanawha Plaza, Richmond, VA
- Start Time: 8:45 AM
- Minimum Pace: 36 min/mile (1.7 mi/h | 2.7 km/h)
- Time last runner/walker needs to reach finish: 11:15 am
Note: Our cut-off-times are very walker-friendly. Unless you’re on crutches, you’ll make it!
TIME TO HEAL
Free Pre-Event
Time to Heal is a free community event that sets the intentions for RUN RICHMOND 16.19 through breath, meditation, and movement.
- Friday, September 20 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- Main Street Station, The Shed
FREE EVENT. Additional registration required.