Sports Backers Blog
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Dominion Energy Riverrock, Harydwood Park Craft Brewery partner to create ‘Riverrock Pale Ale’ ahead of 2023 festival
Thursday, April 13th
RICHMOND, VA – Dominion Energy Riverrock, Sports Backers, Venture Richmond, and Hardywood Park Craft Brewery have partnered to create ‘Riverrock Pale Ale,’ a pale ale brewed to celebrate the three-day sports and music festival set for May 19-21 at Brown’s Island and Tredegar Green. The perfect complement to outdoor sports and fun, Riverrock Pale Ale…
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Running for Delesha: Elaine Avery's 10k Has a Deeper Meaning
Thursday, April 13th
Elaine Avery has worked at Atlantic Union Bank for 18 years. As the Director of the Customer Care Center, she loves what she does, and some of her fondest memories at work include her late coworker and friend, Delesha Bowden. “Our relationship was wonderful,” said Elaine. “When I first met her, she was the branch…
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For Susan McNamara the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k is a 24 year passion
Thursday, March 30th
A lot of people are proud of their Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger streak. But for Atlantic Union Bank employee Susan McNamara, it’s become vital to be at the springtime event. Susan has been at every 10k since its original running in 2000. “I did a training program out of Collegiate. It was…
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Applications for Spring 2023 Bike Walk RVA Academy Now Open
Wednesday, February 15th
Bike Walk RVA launched its first Academy in 2014 when the region had just 37 miles of bikeways and no plans focusing on bicyclist and pedestrian movement. After graduating more than 180 "Champions" trained to stand up for connected biking and walking, the region has quadrupled its bikeway mileage, built key connectors like the T.…
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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…