RIDC + Run Richmond 16.19
The Running Industry Diversity Coalition is heading to Richmond, Virginia, for a weekend where movement, history, and community come together!
RIDC is proud to join the Djimon Hounsou Foundation for the fifth anniversary of Run Richmond 16.19, taking place September 11–13, 2026. The three-day experience invites runners, walkers, families, and community members to explore more than 400 years of Black history while moving through one of America’s most historically significant cities.
Along the route, participants will pass landmarks and historic sites including Jackson Ward, the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, the Henry “Box” Brown Memorial, the 1619 Commemoration Point, and more. A GPS-enabled educational mobile app narrated by Djimon Hounsou adds another layer to the experience, bringing Black history to life through audio, video, and storytelling along the course.
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Run Richmond 16.19 creates an opportunity to recognize that Black history is not separate from American history. It is central to it. This weekend gives our community a chance to move through that history together while celebrating the resilience, achievement, culture, and communities that continue to shape what comes next.
Run Richmond 16.19 reflects something we believe deeply at RIDC that running has the power to connect people not only to one another, but also to culture, history, and place. The weekend will bring together thousands of participants and more than 40 community partners for three days of programming. In addition to Saturday’s race, attendees can experience an opening night celebration, live music, community organizations, a post-race festival, vendor village, Black history pop-up exhibit, and Living Museum experience.
We’re also excited that Alison Mariella Désir, co-founder and former chair of RIDC, will be part of this year’s celebration.
A Special Offer for the RIDC Community
Members and supporters of the RIDC community can receive 25% off registration for Run Richmond 16.19 when registering through RIDC’s dedicated event page. Whether you run, walk, learn, connect, or do a little bit of everything, we hope you’ll join us in Richmond.
👟 Run Richmond 16.19
📆 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Richmond, Virginia
Click here to learn more and register for 25% off!