Katharine Benfer

Katharine keeps the digital side of Sports Backers running smoothly. As Digital Marketing Manager, she manages the organization’s database, supports websites, builds email campaigns, and helps ensure all the technology behind our events and programs is working seamlessly.

She enjoys staying active with a mix of running, early morning workouts at F45, and hot yoga. A Richmond native, Katharine loves spending time outdoors around the city. On a nice day you can likely find her walking through the Fan to the VMFA hillside with a book or a picnic, with the James River Trail System and Pocahontas State Park also among her favorites.

Her ideal Saturday includes a long run with friends, a stop at the RVA Big Market, exploring Richmond’s weekend events, and ending the day with a scoop of ice cream on the way home.

Katharine graduated from the University of Virginia. Wahoowa!

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Favorite Sports Backers Event? “The marathon! Being a participant of MTT, I love seeing future marathoners set goals in early June and work tirelessly each week in order to achieve success on race day. Plus, I love spotting out-of-town friends on the course. Last year I got some mid-race hugs and it was truly the highlight of my day.”

Favorite non-Sports Backers Event? “I love the Charlottesville Area Trail Runners Summer Trail Running Series. There are four races throughout summer that are each uniquely challenging but a blast. It feels like a true community event and it is a fun excuse to go visit Charlottesville.”