“I will run at least 6.19k to help out this great effort and I hope you will do the same” – Mayor Levar Stoney, City of Richmond
Run Richmond 16.19
Brought to you by the Djimon Hounsou Foundation
RUN RICHMOND 16.19 is a cultural running event that lets you experience +400 years of Black history – up close and personal. Through our running/walking courses of 16.19K and 6.19K and a community-powered finish festival we commemorate the sacrifices & achievements of the African American community and celebrate Unity in Diversity. This event is organized by the Djimon Hounsou Foundation in close collaboration with the City of Richmond, the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia and Sports Backers.