Sports Backers Home Page

	September 24-25		October 9-10		November 13		Registration Opens Dec. 1

Featuring the new James River Loop 8 Mile Trail Run!

September 24 - 25

Maymont provides a spectacular setting for one of the premier cross country running festivals in the country for runners of all ages and abilities. Sign up now for the new James River Loop 8 Mile Trail Run that starts and finishes in Maymont Park and features the Buttermilk and North Trails as they loop through the James River Park! There are also 1 Mile, 3k and 5k distances - something for each member of the family! Details.

Sign up now for the rescheduled date! October 9 & 10 - Innsbrook Office Park Bring your game to Richmond 's biggest 3 on 3 basketball showcase and take part in the thrills of the Allen & Allen Hoopla 3 on 3 tournament. Teams of all ages & skill levels take their shot at being the best on their court. Throw in the Slam Dunk contest, music, food and cool sponsor giveaways and you'll see why this event rocks. Details.		Sign up now for a great fall race! Saturday, November 13 Beat the October 1 Price Increase! 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. Even an online registration system that doesn’t hit you with extra fees to sign up. It’s what led Runner’s World to selected us as a site for their Runner's World Challenge and to confirm what we’ve been saying all along: The SunTrust Richmond Marathon truly is “America’s Friendliest Marathon”! Go to the SunTrust Richmond Marathon website.

Saturday, August 28 Poor Farm Park Hanover Country Congratulations Finishers! Results are posted Your brightroom photos are posted Check out some great photos from the event! 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. Entries are limited to the first 1,500 so don’t miss being part of this unique race! 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 Dominion Riverrock year after year. Volunteering at our events can provide your group or organization with community service hours. Details.