Welcome to our 6.19K Run/Walk. This unique race course 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.
This route allows you to experience Shockoe Bottom, Church Hill, Capitol District, Jackson Ward and Gambles Hill by foot. It’s the ideal distance to walk or run with your entire family. Make this an intergenerational experience.
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Race Distance
- 6.19 K (3.85 mi)
Race Date & Location
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Date: September 27, 2025
- Start Time: 8:45 am ET
- Minimum Pace: 36 min/mi (1.7 mi/h | 2.7 km/mi)
- Time last runner/walker needs to reach finish: 11:15 am
Packet Pickup
- Fri, Sep 26: 3-6 pm, Location TBD
- Sat, Sep 27: 7-8:45 am, Kanawha Plaza, E Canal Street
Entry Fees
- Early Bird Registration | Jan 01-19: $35
- Registration Window 2 | Jan 20-Mar 31: $40
- Registration Window 3 | Apr 01-May 31: $45
- Registration Window 4 | Jun 01-30: $47.50
- Registration Window 5 | Jul 01-31: $50
- Registration Window 6 | Aug 01-31: $55
- Registration Window 7 | Sep 01-21: $57.50
- Race Week Registration | Sep 22-26: $60
- Race Day Registration | Sep 21: $65
Your registration includes:
- Finisher Medal
- Event T-Shirt
- Snacks & Drinks (Aid Stations)
- Free Post-Race Concert