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 kicks off historic marathon week
allianz richmond marathon kicks off historic marathon week Written by: Nan Callahan, PR & Communications Manager RICHMOND, VA – The 2025 Allianz Richmond Marathon is set to make history, with all three distances—the full marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, and VCU Health Richmond 8k completely sold out. More than 21,000 runners from all 50 states…
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Sports backers active living hub launches paid group classes led by fitness warriors
sports backers active living hub launches paid group classes led by fitness warriors Written by: Nan Callahan, PR & Communications Manager grand opening series kicks off november 12 at the fitness studio in lakeside RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers is turning up the energy this fall with the launch of paid group fitness classes at…
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Historic first: allianz richmond marathon sells out all three races
historic first: allianz richmond marathon sells out all three races Written by: Nan Callahan, PR & Communications Manager 21,200 participants to take part in richmond’s biggest race weekend ever RICHMOND, VA – For the first time in its 48-year history, the Allianz Richmond Marathon race weekend has completely sold out across all three distances —…
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