Sports Backers Blog
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Applications for Spring 2023 Bike Walk RVA Academy Now Open
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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k unveils finisher medal, participant shirt, and 10k Spirit Contest presented by The Richmond Experience for 2023 event during annual ‘10k Reveal Day’
Friday, February 3rd
RICHMOND, VA – The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger unveiled the finisher medal and participant shirt for this year’s event during its annual ‘10k Reveal Day,’ which took place at Ukrop’s Market Hall. This year’s medal, which all participants will receive after crossing the finish line on April 22, celebrates some of the…
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Dominion Energy Riverrock announces registration opening and music lineup for 2023 festival
Thursday, January 26th
RICHMOND, VA – Dominion Energy Riverrock, the nation’s premier outdoor sports and music festival, announced today the full list of music acts performing at this year’s festival. The 2023 lineup features national and regional talent taking the stage the weekend of May 19-21 as Dominion Energy Riverrock returns to Brown’s Island. The complete music and…
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Fall Line Vision Plan: Request for Proposals
Friday, January 6th
January 5, 2023 Sports Backers Request for Proposals: Fall Line Vision Plan What is the Fall Line Vision Plan? Sports Backers is working to make the Fall Line, a 43-mile multi-use paved trail from Ashland to Petersburg, a world-class community transportation and recreational resource. The Fall Line Vision Plan will develop a detailed list of…
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Richmond designated a Runner Friendly Community by the Road Runners Club of America
Wednesday, December 14th
Accolade solidifies Richmond’s status as a beloved running destination RICHMOND, VA – Richmond isn’t just home to ‘America’s Friendliest Marathon’, it’s also officially a Runner Friendly Community. The designation was made official by the Road Runners Club of America after Sports Backers and the Richmond Road Runners Club applied to be recognized. RRCA looked at…
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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k registration opens
Thursday, December 1st
Registration opens for the 2023 Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger RICHMOND, VA– The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger will have its 24th running on April 22, 2023. Sports Backers is announcing that registration will be open on 11/28 at www.sportsbackers.org. After a successful return to Monument Avenue in 2022, event organizers…
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Doud, Chargois claim first place in the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon
Sunday, November 13th
45th running of marathon included CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, VCU Health Richmond 8k RICHMOND, VA – Samuel Doud of Washington, D.C., took first place in the 2022 Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, finishing ahead of Harrison Toney of Richmond, Va., and John Crews of Cary, N.C. Doud finished in a time of 2:24:27, while Toney came…
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Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon Schedule of Events Announced
Wednesday, November 9th
Full list of events announced for 2022 race weekend RICHMOND, VA – The 45th running of the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon will take place this Saturday, November 12, along with the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon and VCU Health Richmond 8k. The event kicks off with the Walmart Health & Fitness Expo at the Richmond Raceway…
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RVA Travel Guide: Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon Weekend
Tuesday, November 1st
If you’re gearing up to #RunRichmond on November 12, then you’ve already put in the hard work to take on the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, or VCU Health Richmond 8k, so let us help with your travel planning. In addition to a top-notch race experience, Richmond has plenty to offer before…
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Rob Waddell: 25 years of the Richmond Marathon, with the data to back it up
Tuesday, November 1st
Rob Waddell, a long-time Richmond resident who recently relocated to Virginia Beach, will be running Richmond for the 25th consecutive time in this year's Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon. A meticulous tracker of all pieces of running data, Rob has plenty of insight to share on running in general and Richmond in particular. This year’s race…