Want to run or walk through history? Run Richmond 16.19 may be the event for you.The third annual race happens this Saturday, Sept. 21, and offers a unique opportunity to explore Richmond’s Black history while staying active.

From the transatlantic slave trade to the Civil Rights Movement, Richmond has played a pivotal role in shaping the African American experience.

Run Richmond 16.19 celebrates this rich heritage and invites runners and walkers of all ages to join the journey.

The race features two options: a 16.19 K run (10 miles) and a 6.19 K run/walk (3.85 miles). Along the route, participants will encounter historical markers and can download a free mobile app that provides additional context and audio commentary.

It also sends out educational audio messages narrated by Djimon Hounsou as runners approach selected points of interest.

At the finish location at Kanawha Plaza, the Djimon Hounsou Foundation hosts a post-race festival in collaboration with the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia and The Love Movement RVA, which includes a performance by reggae artist Mighty Joshua, a drum circle, line dancing, a Black history pop-up exhibit, a living museum, a vendor village along with food and beverages.

“Throughout America’s history, there is no other city that defines the progression of African Americans’ freedom story like Richmond, Va.,” said Shakia Warren, executive director of the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia. “From the expansion of the transatlantic slave trade along the banks of the James River, to the removal of the Confederate monuments, Richmond has become the center of African American culture and history in the United States.”