Sports Backers Blog
Welcome to the Sports Backers blog, where we share stories and updates on our mission to inspire active living in Richmond and beyond.
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Allianz Richmond Marathon Sells Out for Third Consecutive Year, Achieving Fastest Sellout in Event History
Allianz Richmond Marathon Sells Out For Third Consecutive Year, Achieving Fastest Sellout in Event History Written by: Nan Callahan, PR & Communications Manager CarMax Richmond Half Marathon and Capital One Richmond 8k to follow fast-paced registration trend RICHMOND, VA – The Allianz Richmond Marathon crossed another major milestone by racing to the finish line months…
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Episode 129 – Meet Madelyn, Our Sports Backers Intern!
Episode 129 – Meet Madelyn, Our sports Backers Intern! For the past few months the Sports Backers marketing pod has had the pleasure of working with Madelyn, our marketing intern! Madelyn has been helping with social, editing the podcast, writing press releases, working events and more. She’s leaving us soon, so we figured now was…
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Episode 128 – Wins with Will
Episode 128 – Wins with Will Kamryn sits down with Will Dixon, on his one year anniversary as Executive Director of Sports Backers. They talk through all the wins of the last year, and everything Will’s excited about for the future. Happy Executive Director-aversary Will!

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