Sports Backers Blog
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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k registration opens
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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…
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Sports Backers kicks off 'Building a Vibrant Community' fundraising campaign
Monday, October 31st
$3 million, five-year campaign has raised more than $1.5 million to date RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring people to live actively, kicked off their ‘Building a Vibrant Community’ campaign with the announcement that the campaign has already raised more than $1.5 million towards its $3 million, five-year goal. “The…
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Sports Backers Mourns the Passing of Scott Schricker
Thursday, October 20th
Sports Backers is mourning the loss of our colleague and dear friend Scott Schricker. Scott passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on the morning of Wednesday, October 19, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 55. Scott was a beloved Sports Backers employee and a loyal one at that—he joined Sports…
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Fitness Warriors Program Accepting Applications for Next Class of Recruits
Tuesday, September 27th
Application deadline set for October 31 RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers is currently accepting applications for the next class of the Fitness Warriors program, which trains members of the community with talent, passion, and potential to be professional fitness instructors in neighborhoods with the highest rates of chronic disease. Those accepted into the program will…
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Sports Backers 8k Training Team Set to Begin on September 17
Wednesday, September 14th
Group training program prepares runners for VCU Health Richmond 8k on Nov. 12 RICHMOND, VA - Registration remains open for the Sports Backers 8k Training Team, which will hold its first group runs on September 17 at five convenient locations around the area. The eight-week program will prepare runners for the VCU Health Richmond 8k…
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CarMax Tacky Light Run Celebrates 10th Running on Dec. 10; Event Registration Now Open
Monday, September 12th
Registration now open for one of RVA’s favorite holiday traditions RICHMOND, VA – The CarMax Tacky Light Run is celebrating ’10 Years of Tacky’ with the 10th running of the event on Saturday, December 10, and registration is now open for the holiday-themed fun run at www.sportsbackers.org. Chesterfield County’s Walton Park neighborhood, one of the…