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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Episode 102- Ned’s Workshop
Episode 102 – Ned’s Workshop ‘Tis the season to get tacky! Nan & Kam ventured to the Walton Park neighborhood, home of the CarMax Tacky Light Run! See what one resident, Ned Dunford, is working on for his yard!
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Allianz Richmond Marathon Celebrates Historic Sellout and Largest Field in Event’s 48-Year History
allianz richmond marathon celebrates historic sellout and largest field in event’s 48-year history Written by: Nan Callahan, PR & Communications Manager montclair and mulroy fly to the finish to win “america’s friendliest marathon” RICHMOND, VA – The 48th running of the Allianz Richmond Marathon marked a highlight year, welcoming the largest participant field in the…
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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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