Henry Haase takes first place in the 26th running Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k to win the Collegiate Running Association 10k Road Race National Championships, Sophia King takes the first female finisher title

Event celebrates participation increase

RICHMOND, VA – The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger delivered another unforgettable race day as nearly 25,000 participants filled the iconic Monument Avenue for the 26th running of RVA’s biggest block party. Now in its fourth consecutive year of growth, the race continues to solidify its place as a Richmond tradition. Festivities began at 8 a.m. with the Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini, a youth event for kids ages 4 to 12 that welcomed 1,400 enthusiastic young runners. At 8:30 a.m., the main event kicked off with the first waves of the 10k hitting the streets. For another exciting year, the race also hosted the Collegiate Running Association (CRA) 10k Road Race National Championships, attracting more than 1,700 college athletes who competed for prize money provided by the CRA.

Henry Haase, 21, of Raleigh-Durham, NC and current cross-country standout at the University of Richmond, took first place with a time of 30:31. He finished ahead of Nate Jennings who came in at 30:43. Haase is a junior at UR. He’s a graduate of Riverside High School. Last year he finished 3^rd in the CRA 10k Road Race National Championships.

In the women’s race, Richmond native, Sophia King, 29, crossed the finish line first with a time of 33:38. King attended the University of Connecticut where she swam at the collegiate level. She graduated from Matoaca High School. In 2023 she took 7^th at the CRA 10k Road Race National Championships. She qualified for the 2024 Olympic Team Trials in the Women’s Marathon. She was followed in second place by Ryen Frazier who had a time of 35:19.

Collegiate Running Association 10k Road Race National Championship

Place		Collegiate Men	Time		Collegiate Women	Time
1		Henry Haase	30:31		Ryen Frazier	35:19
2		Nate Jennings	30:43		Katie Sinclair	37:00
3		Taylor Healy	32:04		Charlotte Hudson	37:59
4		Conor Clifford	32:33		Paige Joyce	38:09
5		Patrick Doherty	32:37		Addie Cohen	38:11
6		John Vogel	32:49		Bethany White
7		Jack Levine	33:04		Lucy Ratterree	39:04
8		Jack Ratterree	33:05		Mandy Odom	41:11
9		Jason Latina	33:22		Eliza Dana	41:30
10		Zachary Stephens	34:22		Emma Ager	42:40

Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k – Open Division

Place		Open Men	Time		Open Women	Time
1		Henry Haase	30:31		Sophia King	33:38
2		Nate Jennings	30:43		Ryen Frazier	35:19
3		Connor Moses	31:29		Miranda Wodarski	35:25
4		Peyton Artz	31:48		Bridget Stacy	35:34
5		Robert Mazzanti	31:53		Teal Burrell	36:55

Awards were also presented to the top three male and female participants that are Richmond region residents. On the men’s side, Nate Jennings took first place, followed by Connor Moses and Robert Mazzanti. On the women’s side, Sophia King took first place, followed by Bridget Stacy and Teal Burrell.

Richmond Region 10k Championship

Place		Local Men	Time		Local Women	Time
1		Nate Jennings	30:43		Sophia King	33:38
2		Connor Moses	31:29		Bridget Stacy	35:34
3		Robert Mazzanti	31:53		Teal Burrell	36:55

The littlest runners started the day by participating in the Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini kids run, a one-mile fun run for kids age 4-12 that kicked off race festivities. The first finisher was Connor Zucconi, 11, with a time of 6:17. Annabelle Evers, 11, was the first female finisher with a time of 6:26, she won last year as well and beat her previous time.

Many of the Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini participants take part in regular programming from Kids On The Move, a Sports Backers program that promotes physical activity to youth throughout the Richmond region. The program emphasizes making exercise enjoyable and sustainable, helping kids develop healthy habits early on. Currently, Kids On The Move supports 65 run clubs in area schools, engaging over 3,000 children in daily and weekly fitness activities. Sports Backers Youth Programs and the VCU Massey Cancer Center are the official event charity partners of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger.

This year, VCU Massey Cancer Center marked their 20th anniversary as the 10k’s Charity Partner and raised an impressive $187,580 through the Massey Challenge. Their fundraising effort included 45 teams and 343 individual fundraisers, with 218 first-time participants and 2,527 unique donors. Donations are still being accepted and can be counted toward the final total by giving at MasseyChallenge.com through May 15.

The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is renowned for its electric atmosphere and unmatched community spirit. Each year, Sports Backers spotlight on-course entertainment as a key part of the race day experience. This year, more than 15 groups—including local bands, cheer squads, and lively porch parties—joined in the fun as part of the 10k Spirit Contest presented by The Richmond Experience. Cash prizes were awarded in categories such as Best Porch Party, Judges’ Choice, Most Spirited, and Best Theme. Beyond the official contest, thousands of enthusiastic spectators lined the course, turning the entire route into a celebration of movement, music, and motivation.

This was a special year for Sports Backers, as it was the final Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k with Executive Director, Jon Lugbill at the helm. Jon is retiring in June after 32 years. He was the driving force behind the creation of the 10k. To celebrate his impact at Sports Backers, he participated for the first time and finished with a time of 52:11.

Full results will be available at www.sportsbackers.org. The 2026 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger race will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2025. Registration for the 2026 event opens on Monday at https://www.sportsbackers.org/event/ukrops-monument-avenue-10k/. To celebrate an awe-inspiring 26^th event there will be a weeklong sale. Registration will then remain open.