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Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual
U.S. Army 3 on 3 Summer Hoops!

Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26
Innsbrook Office Park

Bring your game to Richmond 's biggest 3 on 3 basketball showcase and take part in the thrills of the U.S. Army 3 on 3 Summer Hoops tournament. Teams of all ages & skill levels take their shot at being the best on their court. In between games, challenge your friends to dribbling and shooting competitions on the contest court. Throw in the Slam Dunk contest, music, food and cool sponsor giveaways and you'll see why this event rocks!

The U.S. Army 3 on 3 Summer Hoops— this summer’s must thing to do. Sign up today and celebrate the fierce fun of everyone’s favorite playground sport. Details.

HALF Marathon Training Team Training begins August 8! Step up to the challenge of the McDonald’s Half Marathon by joining the inaugural Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team! The program is designed to train and motivate individuals for the McDonald’s Half Marathon, a companion race of the SunTrust Richmond Marathon, on November 14. The 14-week program will begin on August 8 at 8 a.m. and will provide you with a day-by-day approach to achieving an incredible personal goal – running 13.1 miles! What better way to train for a half marathon than to run as part of a team with other motivated individuals and an experienced coaching staff?. Details.		Make a contribution today! Your support of the Sports Backers will help us to continue to bring exciting events to the Richmond area, enhance area athletic facilities and aid at-risk youth. All you need to do to contribute is use our online form. Details. Volunteer for one of our events! Volunteers are the backbone of the Sports Backers. With the help of thousands of volunteers, the Sports Backers are able to host successful events such as the SunTrust Richmond Marathon, the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k and the James River Adventure Games year after year. Volunteering at our events can provide your group or organization with community service hours. Details.

Saturday, August 8 Starts & Finishes at Sports Backers Stadium Howl at the full moon and celebrate the joy of cycling at the inaugural Anthem Moonlight Ride. Let your wild side show by decorating your bike and winning the best bike costume award. There will also be prizes for the best decorative lights for your bike. The Anthem Moonlight Ride starts and finishes at Sports Backers Stadium and features a short (8 miles) or a longer (17 miles) route along Hermitage Road and Monument Avenue. A free concert awaits riders as they finish the ride. There will be activities before and after the ride, including live music, exhibitors, food, and interactive activities. Details.		Saturday, August 22 Henricus Historical Park - Chester, VA Did you like the Filthy 5k Mud Run at Dominion Riverrock? We thought so! As an encore, we're adding the Henricus Dauber Dash, showcasing the rugged beauty of Dutch Gap and the historical splendor of Henricus Park. Details.

November 14, 2009 Why run Richmond? It’s the little things that add up. Course amenities, like junk food stops and wet washcloths. Friendly and courteous volunteers who treat you like more than just a bib number. No restrictions on iPods. Even an online registration system that doesn’t hit you with extra fees to sign up. Don't just take our word for it. Runner's World Magazine named us a "Must Do" marathon in 2005 & 2009 and selected us as the site of their Marathon Challenge! It all confirms what we’ve been saying all along: The SunTrust Richmond Marathon truly is “America’s Friendliest Marathon”! Go to the richmondmarathon.org website.