Run Through Time. Reflect in Motion.
Welcome to our 8K Run/Walk. This unique run-or-walk course allows you to embark on a journey of more than 400 years of Black history with your family and friends. You will be transported back in time to experience the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the American Civil War, the Jim Crow Era, the Civil Rights Movement, as well as present-day reflections on Black history, culture and community. 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.
🏁 Wave Start: Runners and walkers will be grouped by pace to ensure a smooth, safe, and motivating experience—for seasoned racers and casual participants alike.
🏃🏿🏃♀️🚶🏿♀️🚶 Embrace Your Pace: With a generous minimum pace of 36 min/mi (1.7 mi/h), we welcome families, first-timers, and solo walkers alike.
💧 Two On-Course Water Stations: Evenly spaced to help you power through the course.
🔥 Route Highlights: Historic Jackson Ward (“Black Wall Street”), the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, Tredegar Ironworks, the Henry ‘Box’ Brown Memorial, 1619 Commemoration Point, Tobacco Row, Devil’s Half Acre, the Amanda Gorman sound installation, and vibrant street art celebrating unity and reconciliation.
📱 Interactive Mobile App: A GPS-enabled, audio-visual outdoor museum guide narrated by Djimon Hounsou, bringing 400+ years of Black history to life through audio, video, and images as you move along the route.
⛰️ Conquer the Elevation: With 220 feet (67m) of elevation gain—mostly in the final kilometer—this course rewards preparation. Train for the hills or enjoy the view as you experience our Amanda Gorman’s Sound installation ‘The Hill We Climb’.
🧭 Plan Your Race: Preview our preliminary route and elevation profile below. Final course subject to minor updates.
🏃 Train with Locals: Join our free 12-week training program, hosted by We Off the Couch, and build strength, endurance, and community alongside fellow Richmond-area runners.
Ready. Set. Run,Walk, Stroll.
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Interactive Map
Race Distance
- 8.1 K (5.0 mi)
Race Date & Location
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Date: September 27, 2025
- Start Time: 8:45 am ET
- Minimum Pace: 30 min/mi (2.0 mi/h | 3.2 km/mi)
- Time last runner/walker needs to reach finish: 11:30 am
Packet Pickup
- Fri, Sep 11: 3-6 pm, Lucky Road Run Shop, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive
- Sat, Sep 12: 7-8:45 am, Abner Clay Park
Entry Fees
- Registration opens on Jan 23.
- Early bird: $40 – price increases on March 1!
Your registration includes:
- Finisher Medal
- Event T-Shirt
- Free Educational Mobile App (Android, iPhone)
- Snacks & Drinks (Aid Stations)
- Friday Opening Night: Community Celebration & Live Concert
- Free Post-Race Concert