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Pulse Pedal Pursuit
We are Sports Backers
Sports Backers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, pursues a goal to transform greater Richmond into the most physically active community in the nation by leading the area in embracing and celebrating an active lifestyle. Our Events and Programs are designed to foster active lifestyles for everyone.
Our Programs
Active RVA
Improving quality life for all Richmonders through physical activity and making Richmond the most active region in the country.
Bike Walk RVA
Advocating for comfortable and connected places to bike and walk for people of all ages and abilities in greater Richmond. Biking and walking for everyday transportation should be accessible to everyone.
Kids Run RVA
Young people are key to the Active RVA movement, so we created Kids Run RVA -- the umbrella program for all of Sports Backers' youth programs.
Keep It Moving
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live an active lifestyle. Regardless of your neighborhood, income, or cultural background--being active is important to your overall health & well-being.
- Sports Backers announce ‘Pulse Pedal Pursuit’ on July 21 to highlight GRTC Pulse, RVA Bike Share Tuesday, June 19th
- Fitness Warriors: Putting Purpose Into Practice Friday, June 15th
- Over 200 Teams, 6,100 Participants Take Part in 2018 Anthem Corporate Run Friday, June 8th
- Matthew Whelan, Lexi Long Earn Top Times-Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete Awards Tuesday, June 5th
- 2018 Anthem Corporate Run Sets New Registration Record Wednesday, May 30th
Get Involved!
There are 6,500 people annually who volunteer to make the Sports Backers organization and its events and programs the successes they are. With your support, we can make this region a more attractive and vibrant place to live where safe opportunities to walk, run, bike, swim, or workout abound and where access to these activities are available to all.