Run Richmond 16.19
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Richmond, Virginia
- Price $44.30 - $76.33
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring journey at the Run Richmond 16.19, taking place on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Richmond, Virginia. This unique cultural run-or-walk experience invites participants to explore over 400 years of Black history in the very locations where it unfolded. Choose between two meaningful distances: the 16.19K and the 8K.
Enhance your experience with a complimentary GPS-enabled educational audio guide narrated by the talented two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou, bringing rich narratives to life as you traverse the historical route. As a proud commemorative partner of VA250, which celebrates America's 250-year history, this event promises not only fitness but also a deep connection to the shared heritage. Join us for a day of commemoration, community, and cultural engagement in beautiful Richmond!
Enhance your experience with a complimentary GPS-enabled educational audio guide narrated by the talented two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou, bringing rich narratives to life as you traverse the historical route. As a proud commemorative partner of VA250, which celebrates America's 250-year history, this event promises not only fitness but also a deep connection to the shared heritage. Join us for a day of commemoration, community, and cultural engagement in beautiful Richmond!
Organiser's Description
RUN RICHMOND 16.19 is a cultural run-or-walk experience presented by the _Djimon Hounsou Foundation_, inviting participants to engage with 400+ years of Black history in Richmond, Virginiain the very places where this history unfolded.
* RUNNERS AND WALKERS can choose between two symbolic distances, 16.19K and 8K, and enhance their journey with a free, GPS-ENABLED EDUCATIONAL AUDIO GUIDE NARRATED BY TWO-TIME OSCAR NOMINEE DJIMON HOUNSOU, bringing our shared history to life along the route.
* We are a _COMMEMORATIVE PARTNER OF VA250_, the 250-year celebration of America, and the OFFICIAL RACE PARTNER of _BGR!S SWEAT WITH YOUR SOLE NATIONAL CONFERENCE_.
* RUNNERS AND WALKERS can choose between two symbolic distances, 16.19K and 8K, and enhance their journey with a free, GPS-ENABLED EDUCATIONAL AUDIO GUIDE NARRATED BY TWO-TIME OSCAR NOMINEE DJIMON HOUNSOU, bringing our shared history to life along the route.
* We are a _COMMEMORATIVE PARTNER OF VA250_, the 250-year celebration of America, and the OFFICIAL RACE PARTNER of _BGR!S SWEAT WITH YOUR SOLE NATIONAL CONFERENCE_.
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Abner Clay Park, 500 Brook Road, Richmond, 23220, VA, United States
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