Liberation and Freedom Days Reparations Run

The Liberation and Freedom Days Reparations Run/Walk is an annual event held in Charlottesville, Virginia, hosted by Prolyfyck Run Crew and the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. Scheduled for February 28, 2026, it features an 8-mile run and a 4-mile walk. The course highlights significant African American historical sites and local Black-owned businesses, offering participants a meaningful cultural experience.

The event supports Black-led organizations and the community directly. It commemorates Liberation and Freedom Day, a municipal holiday marking the 1865 liberation of over 14,000 enslaved people in Charlottesville. The race starts and finishes at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, a hub for African American heritage and culture. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.