About the Event
A warm welcome to the 4th edition of RUN RICHMOND 16.19, the cultural run-or-walk event that lets you experience more than 400 years of Black history, a history you’ll be able to see, touch, and feel.
Our nonprofit, the Djimon Hounsou Foundation, is organizing this event in close collaboration with the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, Sports Backers, and 40 community partners.
Location & Date:
- Richmond, Virginia | Sat, Sep 27, 2025 (8 – 2PM)
Distances & Prices:
- 6.19K Run/Walk: currently $35 – prices will increase on January 21
- 16.19K Run: currently $65 – prices will increase on January 21
- Runner & walkers welcome!
Race courses include:
- Free audio app narrated by 2-times Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou
- Black History signs along the race courses + educational videos
Ticket prices include:
- Finisher medal, race t-shirt, race bib.
- Free attendance to AFRICA RECONNECT, our post-race festival.
- Free ticket to The Valentine museum for the entire weekend.
Packet Pickup:
- Fri, Sep 26: 3-6 pm, Main Location TBD
- Sat, Sep 27: 7-8:00 am (16.19K Run), Kanawha Plaza, E Canal Street
- Sat, Sep 27: 7-8:45 am (6.19K Run/Walk), Kanawha Plaza, E Canal Street
Our vision for RUN RICHMOND 16.19 is to commemorate the sacrifices and achievements our African American brothers & sisters have made to our nation and celebrate Unity in Diversity.
Djimon Hounsou Foundation presents
16.19K Run
16.19 kilometers | 10.06 miles
This unique race course of 16.19 kilometers allows you to embark on a journey of more than 400 years of Black history. 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.
- Event Date: Sat, Sep 27, 2025
- Start/Finish: Kanawha Plaza, Richmond, VA
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Minimum Pace: 18 min/mile (3.3 mi/h | 5.4 km/h)
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
- Start/Finish: Kanawha Plaza, Richmond, VA
- Start Time: 8:45 AM
- Minimum Pace: 36 min/mile (1.7 mi/h | 2.7 km/h)
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