Run Richmond 16.19
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Run Richmond 16.19
Run Richmond 16.19 is organized by the Djimon Hounsou Foundation in Richmond, Virginia. The event commemorates over 400 years of Black history and aims to celebrate unity in diversity. The primary races take place on Saturday at Abner Clay Park, providing a route through historical locations relevant to the African American experience.
The event offers two main race distances:
- 16.19 km (10.1 miles): The signature distance of the event, referencing the arrival of the first Africans in 1619.
- 8.1 km (5.0 miles): A distance designed for both runners and walkers, featuring generous cut-off times.
The race weekend extends into Sunday with a movie screening at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. The event is a partner of the Virginia 250 celebration and Black Girls Run’s Sweat With Your Sole National Conference.
Participants have the option to transfer registration to another person for a fee or change their race distance if slots are available. While race entries are non-refundable, registration protection is available through a third-party provider. The event uses a dedicated mobile app for participants and provides results online following the races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
