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Richmond, VA – Dominion Riverrock kicks off with a special sneak preview of the first-ever Bouldering Dyno Competition on Thursday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar. The Dyno Comp is a very visual event where skilled climbers will throw their biggest jump from one volume to the next, earning as many points as they can in one minute.

05/15/2012

RICHMOND, VA – The Connects Federal Credit Union Corporate 4-Miler, which will celebrate its 3rd running on Thursday, June 7, has surpassed its previous entry record of 1,624 individuals and 135 teams. With one month until the event day, 146 teams consisting of 1,635 individuals are already registered. 

Demand to run in the iconic event has grown significantly since its initial start in 2010. Last year 135 teams, with 1,609 individuals, competed in the 4-mile road race.  In 2010, the event’s inaugural year, 68 teams yielded 675 participants.  

05/10/2012

RICHMOND, VA – Registrations for the Times-Dispatch Go! Discover Richmond on May 5 will be accepted online until Thursday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m. Go! Discover Richmond was previously known as the Stride Through Time. While Richmond’s rich history will remain a major focus of the event, the 6.2-mile course is now designed to showcase even more of Richmond’s gems including shops, boutiques, restaurants, and parks. There also will be a short course option for the walking event. Walkers may also register on event day beginning at 7 a.m.

05/03/2012

RICHMOND, VA – The National Association of Sports Commissions awarded Dominion Riverrock the Outstanding Locally Created Event/Program Award. The NASC made the announcement during its annual Sports Event Symposium in Hartford, CT, on April 19.

04/26/2012

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