Liberation and Freedom Days Reparations Run

FEB

28

2026

This annual run/walk in Charlottesville supports local organizations with Black leadership. The 8-mile run and 4-mile walk routes pass by important African American historical sites and businesses. The event commemorates the city's Liberation and Freedom Day.

Sat 28 Feb 2026

Charlottesville, Virginia

Registration

8 miles 4 miles

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Event Details

The Liberation and Freedom Days Reparations Run/Walk is an annual event held in Charlottesville. It is presented by a partnership between the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center and Prolyfyck Run Crew.

Distances

The event offers two options:

Liberation and Freedom Day: 8 Mile Run
Liberation and Freedom Day: 4 Mile Walk

Purpose and Route

The event raises funds for organizations with Black leadership that support the community. The run and walk routes pass by important sites of African American history in the city and by African American businesses.

About the Holiday

Liberation and Freedom Day is a municipal holiday in Charlottesville celebrated on March 3. It commemorates the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Charlottesville, liberating over 14,000 enslaved people.

Location and Packet Pickup

The event is based at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. Race packets can be picked up at the hallway outside the JSAAHC museum shop and cafe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 mi

Liberation Day: 8 Mile Run

4 mi

Liberation Day: 4 Mile Walk