Sports Backers Blog
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Registration open for Virginia Credit Union Moonlight Ride, will feature new 28-mile course option
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Marathon Training Team Coach Q&A: Judy Wood
Monday, June 10th
Over the next few months, we'll be sharing a Q&A series that features each Sports Backers Marathon Training Team coach in an effort to share more about the Marathon Training Team and the work the coaches put into helping participants reach their goals for race day on November 16. As we get closer to race…
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Marathon Training Team Coach Q&A: Ashley Simard
Monday, June 10th
Over the next few months, we'll be sharing a Q&A series that features each Sports Backers Marathon Training Team coach in an effort to share more about the Marathon Training Team and the work the coaches put into helping participants reach their goals for race day on November 16. As we get closer to race…
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Over 200 teams, 5,900 participants take part in 10th annual Anthem Corporate Run on June 6
Friday, June 7th
RICHMOND, VA – 206 teams representing companies from across the region came out to Innsbrook Office Park last night to compete in Richmond’s 10th annual Anthem Corporate Run. Awards were presented to the fastest male and female CEO, fastest overall male and female winners, as well as the fastest companies in each division. In the…
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Corvell Poag, Molly Grube earn top Times-Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete Awards
Tuesday, June 4th
Richmond, VA – The Richmond Region’s finest high school scholar-athletes were rewarded for their hard work last night at the Times-Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner at The Jefferson Hotel. Top honors and $7,500 scholarships went to Corvell Poag of Armstrong High School and Molly Grube of Manchester High School. Poag is the first overall winner…
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Fairfield District candidates weigh in on safer streets and regional connectivity
Friday, May 31st
On June 11, residents in Henrico County's Fairfield District will vote for a member of the Board of Supervisors in the primary election. Often the primary election can be more important than the general election for determining who will represent residents locally in Henrico. Candidates Joseph Brown, Frank Thornton, and Maurice…
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Chickahominy District candidates weigh in on safer streets and regional connectivity
Friday, May 31st
On June 11, residents in Hanover County's Chickahominy District will vote for a member of the Board of Supervisors in the primary election. Locally, the primary election is often more important than the general election for determining who will represent residents in Hanover. Hanover County boasts…
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Three Chopt District candidates weigh in on safer streets and regional connectivity
Friday, May 31st
On June 11, residents in Henrico County's Three Chopt District will vote for a member of the Board of Supervisors in the primary election. Often the primary election can be more important than the general election for determining who will represent residents…
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Over 200 teams now registered for Anthem Corporate Run, representing companies from across Richmond region
Wednesday, May 29th
RICHMOND, VA – The Anthem Corporate Run will celebrate its 10th running on Thursday, June 6, with over 200 teams and more than 5,500 participants currently registered for the event. Registration is still available until June 6, and a price increase is set for June 1. The 5k has grown to become one of the…
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Sports Backers kick off 18th annual Marathon Training Team on June 1
Wednesday, May 29th
Richmond, VA – The Sports Backers Marathon Training Team kicks off on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, celebrating its 18th year of growth and success as participants prepare for the November 16 VCU Health Richmond Marathon. As the June 23rd deadline to sign up for the training team approaches, the program has already attracted…