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Let’s Go Rva!

Building a Healthier Community

Fitness Warriors

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.

Bike Walk RVA

Bike Walk RVA, a Sports Backers program, advocates for safe, connected spaces to bike and walk for all ages and abilities. From the transformative Fall Line trail to neighborhood traffic calming and protected bike lanes, we empower advocates to shape a built environment that makes active transportation accessible and desirable for everyone.

Kids on the Move

Fitness should be FUN, and that’s why we’ve created an action-packed program designed specifically for kids. From creative exercises to running across a finish line, Kids On The Move makes staying active an adventure! Through a variety of program initiatives, children across the region make friends, build confidence, and learn healthy habits that will follow them through life.

FALL LIne

The Fall Line will be a transformational 43-mile long, north-south trail spine for our region’s active transportation network. It will connect seven localities in Central Virginia: Ashland, Hanover, Henrico, Richmond, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, and Petersburg.

Active RVA

The Active RVA Certification and Awards program recognizes the Richmond region’s exceptional employers and schools that are implementing innovative programs to promote physical activity. Hundreds of organizations have earned Active RVA Certification for their embrace of active living.

  • Episode 74 – Learn About The Virginia Capital Trail with Cat Anthony

    Episode 74 – Learn About The Virginia Capital Trail with Cat Anthony Richmond is fortunate to be home to the Virginia Capital Trail—a fully paved, 51.7-mile multi-use path that stretches across four jurisdictions. Nan & Kam sit down with Cat Anthony, Executive Director of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, to discuss how individuals can make…

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  • Sports Backers and Richmond Times-Dispatch Celebrate Active Living Leadership ALL Stars Graduation and Welcome New Participants

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  • Episode 73 – Kirk Runs All of Richmond

    Episode 73 – Kirk Runs All of Richmond In 2018 marathoner Kirk Millikan decided he wanted to take on a new challenge. He wanted to run every street in Richmond…that’s 2,200 streets. Fast forward to now and Kirk finds himself embarking on the end of his challenge. 

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