Fit For Life Youth Running Program
 Spring 2008
The Fit For Life Kids Challenge is a free incentive-based fitness program for elementary school-aged children throughout the metro Richmond area. The program will encourage youth to run 26 miles over the course of a 10-week period. Details.
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CAA Youth Basketball Tournament
March 7-8, 2009
 The Colonial Athletic Association will be hosting its second annual youth basketball tournament in conjunction with the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament March 7-8, 2009. The Colonial Athletic Association Youth Basketball Tournament is inviting 10u, 11u, 12u, and 13u girls and boys teams to play in this unique tournament. Details.
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Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k
March 28, 2009
 Enjoy the rockin’ music and imaginative cheers from the Spirit Groups along the scenic, tree-lined medians. Soak in the cheers from thousands of partying spectators. Celebrate people watching at its best as costumed runners and walkers mingle among the 30,000 participants. It’s all part of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k, voted the best road race in the southeast! Details.
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National Duathlon Festival
 April 25-26, 2009
Richmond offers the traditional on-road national championship race as well as off-road events—all on one action-packed weekend! With no qualifying requirements it’s a chance for anyone to try duathlon for the first time and a great opportunity for experienced multisporters to compete for a national championship title. Details.
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Cougar 7 v 7 Outdoor Field Hockey Tournament
 May 24-25, 2008
Games will consist of a 7-v-7 competition format, six on the field and one goalie. Each game will last 25 minutes and will be on a central, running clock. Teams will be guaranteed four games throughout the weekend. The Cougar 7 v 7 Outdoor Field Hockey Tournament should prove to be a great way to enhance your outdoor season! Details.
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Sports Backers Marathon Training Team
May 31 - November 15, 2008
 Have you ever thought about running a marathon – that’s 26.2 miles – but didn’t know where to start? Look no further than the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, designed to motivate and train individuals to run the SunTrust Richmond Marathon on Saturday, November 15, 2008. Details.
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James River Adventure Games
June 14-15, 2008
 Get ready, get set for two days filled with fun and adventure on the James! The James River Adventure Games will feature athletes competing in seven different outdoor sports – and spectators will flock to catch the events and participate in activities. While you’re here, take a raft ride or try out a bike, or ooh and aah at the awesome fireworks display on Saturday night! Details.
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U.S. Army 3 on 3 Summer Hoops
 July 25-26, 2009
The U.S. Army 3 on 3 Summer Hoops provides a playground not only for the die-hard basketball player, but also the weekend warrior. Basketball is the main attraction, but the interactive area, music, food, and a festival set up adds to the enjoyment for participants and spectators alike. Details.
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Patrick Henry Half Marathon
August 23, 2008
 Named for
Hanover County’s famous Colonial-era patriot,
Patrick Henry, who proclaimed the Revolutionary War’s
rallying cry, “give me liberty or give me death,”
the 13.1-mile race starts and finishes in Poor Farm
Park in Hanover County, traversing both rolling countryside
and Ashland’s scenic railroad district. Details.
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McDonald's X-Country Festival at Maymont
 September 26-27, 2008
Maymont provides a spectacular setting for one the premier running festivals in the country. You’ll run in the shadow of the opulent 1893 Maymont House, over tree-lined hills and fields and past wildlife areas filled with bison, deer and other animals. Along with the 5k and Half Marathon divisions for participants of all ages and shorter distance events for Elementary and Middle School kids, the event will also feature high school teams. Details.
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Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships
December 13, 2008
 USA Track & Field has awarded its 2008 Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships to Pole Green Park in Hanover County. The event attracts more than 3,000 athletes aged 8 to 18 from all 57 USATF Associations who will compete for boys' and girls' titles in five age divisions. The event is expected to result in an estimated economic impact of $500,000 for the region. Details.
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