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.
The course 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. In addition it stretches into Historic Jackson Ward, Richmond’s African American neighborhood that’s home to the Black History Museum of Virginia and many of the city’s stunning street art.
As you cross the James River twice during this experience, take a moment to reflect on the forced voyage of enslaved Africans from West Africa to the Americas across the Atlantic Ocean (Middle Passage). Honor the sacrifices the ancestors of our Black community had to endure and celebrate the progress we have made.
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Race Distance
- 16.19 kilometers (10.6 miles)
Race Date & Location
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Date: September 27, 2025
- Start Time: 8:00 am ET
- Minimum Pace: 18 min/mi (3.3 mi/h | 5.4 km/h)
- Time last runner/walker needs to reach finish: 11:15 am
Packet Pickup
- Fri, Sep 26: 3-6 pm, Location TBD
- Sat, Sep 27: 7-8 am, Kanawha Plaza, E Canal Street
Entry Fees
- Early Bird Registration | Jan 01-19: $65
- Registration Window 2 | Jan 20-Mar 31: $70
- Registration Window 3 | Apr 01-May 31: $75
- Registration Window 4 | Jun 01-30: $80
- Registration Window 5 | Jul 01-31: $90
- Registration Window 6 | Aug 01-31: $100
- Registration Window 7 | Sep 01-Sep 21: $110
- Race Week Registration | Sep 22-26: $120
- Race Day Registration | Sep 27: $125
Your registration includes:
- Finisher Medal
- Event T-Shirt
- Snacks & Drinks (Aid Stations)
- Free Post-Race Concert