Sports Backers Blog
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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k opens registration and celebrates 25 years of running
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Adam George wins Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon; Bethany Sachtleben claims women’s title
Tuesday, November 28th
46th running of marathon included CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, VCU Health Richmond 8k RICHMOND, VA – Adam George of Washington, D.C., took first place in the 2023 Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, finishing ahead of Roland Hakes of Irmo, SC, and Robert Mazzanti of Richmond, Va. George finished in a time of 2:24:18, while Hakes…
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Where do Supervisor candidates stand on biking and walking?
Monday, November 6th
For the 2023 Supervisor elections in Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico Counties, Bike Walk RVA administered a candidate questionnaire to each person running to see where they stand on issues relating to biking and walking in the region. Candidate responses are recorded by county -- click on your district below to see where your candidates stand!…
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Sports Backers Celebrates Groundbreaking of Henrico County Portion of the Fall Line Trail and Announces New Office Space
Wednesday, October 18th
Sports Backers new office to be part of trailhead for the Fall Line trail RICHMOND, VA – Henrico County held a ceremonial groundbreaking today in Lakeside to celebrate the start of construction along the 0.26-mile Park Street Phase of the 43-mile Fall Line trail. The trail is the result of Sports Backers’ efforts to inspire…
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Support the Fall Line in the State Trails Plan!
Tuesday, October 10th
We are in an exciting time for trails in Virginia! The Fall Line recently celebrated an additional $32 million for segments in Richmond and Petersburg, bringing the total construction pot to $252 million. We are expecting ground to be broken in…
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A New Chapter for Sports Backers Fitness Warriors
Tuesday, September 19th
A New Chapter for Sports Backers Fitness Warriors: Welcoming Ann Mary Bettenson Change is an inevitable part of life, and it often paves the way for exciting new opportunities and growth. In the past year, the Sports Backers Fitness Warriors program has undergone significant changes that have reshaped our direction and mission. One of the…
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Scholar-Athletes are the New ALL Stars in Town!
Tuesday, September 19th
After 32 years of working alongside the Richmond Times-Dispatch to award the region’s best and brightest scholar-athletes through our longest-standing program, Sports Backers has revamped the Scholar-Athlete program to increase our collective impact in the community. We will continue awarding scholarships to scholar-athletes but with a new format that allows our organizations to also contribute…
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BWRVA Summer 2023 Update
Monday, September 18th
By: Brantley Tyndall, Director of Bike Walk RVA It has been a hot and heavy summer for bike/ped advocacy, and as the cooler temperatures start to peek over the horizon, let's share a recap! Bentonville Trip Northwest Arkansas is an impressive model region for building multi-use trails, and you can feel…
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Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon Announces New Partnerships and Race Week Highlights
Tuesday, September 12th
Influencers and groups travel to Richmond to experience America’s Friendliest Marathon RICHMOND, VA – The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon celebrates its 46th running on November 11. While race day is seen as the catalyst of all the excitement, this year participants will have the chance to interact with multiple podcasters and influencers in the running…
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Kids Run RVA Rebrands to Kids On The Move
Thursday, September 7th
Sports Backers’ youth program looking to be inclusive of more methods of physical activity RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers is thrilled to announce that its Kids Run RVA program has been rebranded as Kids On The Move. The program, which serves over 2,700 youth yearly, has been encouraging kids to adopt an active lifestyle…