Sports Backers Blog
Welcome to the Sports Backers blog, where we share stories and updates on our mission to inspire active living in Richmond and beyond.
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Dominion Energy Riverrock Announces New Events, Expanded Hours, and Festival Activations
Dominion Energy Riverrock Announces New Events, Expanded Hours, and festival activations Written by: Nan Callahan, PR and Communications Manager Festival Returns to Tredegar Lots and Kanawha Plaza, May 16–18 RICHMOND, VA – Dominion Energy Riverrock returns to Brown’s Island this May, and nonprofit organizers Sports Backers and Venture Richmond are excited to unveil new events,…
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Episode 72 – Winners Circle with Sophie King
Episode 72 – Winners Circle with Sophie King If you were at the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger you might’ve seen Sophie King whizzing by the competition. The Richmond native completed the 10k in 33:36.34 and was the first female finisher.
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Episode 71 – OTM Short, Jon’s Last 10k
Episode 71 – OTM Short, Jon’s Last 10k This April marked Jon Lugbill’s last Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k at the helm of Sports Backers. To celebrate he got to run the event he created in 2000…so really it was his first 10k as a participant!
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Our podcast focuses on keeping people active and moving. Join Nan and Kam as they share inspirational and interesting stories – click the link below, or use the filter above to find podcast episodes.
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