Run Richmond 16.19

Run Richmond 16.19 : overview

Run Richmond 16.19 is an event in Richmond, VA that takes place on September 27, 2025. The event is presented by the Djimon Hounsou Foundation, a nonprofit organization. The event’s stated vision is to commemorate the sacrifices and achievements of African American people, celebrate unity in diversity, and present a more than 400-year journey of Black history in Richmond. The foundation also lists broader goals such as strengthening Pan-African identity and culture, reconnecting Afro descendants with history and roots, and combating modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

Races, location and participant policies

The race weekend includes the following distances:

• 16.19K (16.19 kilometers / 10.06 miles)
• 6.19K (6.19 kilometers / 3.85 miles)

Both races start and finish at Kanawha Plaza in Richmond, VA. The 6.19K event notes walker-friendly cut-off times. Registration and entry policies stated by the organizer include: race entries are non-refundable and non-deferrable; participants may purchase optional Registration Protection from Allianz Global Assistance for possible reimbursement; entries can be transferred to another participant for a $5 transfer fee via the registration partner self-service portal; and race-distance changes are allowed if slots are open, with fees applied for upgrades and a $5 processing fee for downgrades, with no refunds on downgrades. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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