Run Richmond 16.19 2026 — Richmond, VA

Date
September 12, 2026
Location
Richmond, VA
Venue
Abner Clay Park
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $120.00
Events
16.19 K Run, 8 K Run/Walk
Includes
Event T-Shirt
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Run Richmond 16.19 is a running event held in Richmond, Virginia, featuring two distances: a 16.19K and a 6.19K. The race takes place at Abner Clay Park with a typical start time of 8:00 AM on September 12, 2026. Entry fees range from $40 to $120 depending on registration timing and distance selected. This event offers flexibility for runners of different abilities, with both the longer and shorter distances starting from the same venue. Athletes traveling to Richmond for this September race should plan accommodation accordingly and arrive with enough time for early morning parking and pre-race preparation at the park.

From the Race Organizer
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, Virginia—in the very places where this history unfolded. Runners and walker s 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Run Richmond 16.19 2026 — Richmond, VA?

Run Richmond 16.19 2026 — Richmond, VA takes place on September 12, 2026. The race is held in Richmond, Virginia.

Where is Run Richmond 16.19 2026 — Richmond, VA held?

Run Richmond 16.19 2026 — Richmond, VA is held at Abner Clay Park in Richmond, Virginia.

Where can I find hotels near Run Richmond 16.19 2026 — Richmond, VA?

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