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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Allianz Richmond Marathon Weekend Welcomes New Announcer India Calloway, Course Changes, and More Ahead of Race Weekend
Allianz Richmond Marathon Weekend Welcomes New Announcer India Calloway, Course Changes, and More Ahead of Race Weekend Written by: Michelle Snow, PR and Communications Intern What to expect, and how to still be part of race weekend at a sold-out “America’s Friendliest Marathon” RICHMOND, VA – The 49th annual Allianz Richmond Marathon, known as “America’s…
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“America’s Friendliest Marathon” Gets a New Finish Line
“America’s Friendliest Marathon” Gets a New Finish Line Written by: Michelle Snow, PR and Communications Intern Course Updates Coming to the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, and Capital One Richmond 8k RICHMOND, VA – “America’s Friendliest Marathon” is giving its finish line a fresh new home. On Saturday, Nov. 14, runners in the…
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Historic Numbers: Allianz Richmond Marathon Weekend Completely Sold Out Second Year in a Row
Historic Numbers: Allianz Richmond Marathon Weekend Completely Sold Out Second Year in a Row Written by: Michelle Snow, PR and Communications Intern 21,000 runners and walkers will race in this year’s “America’s Friendliest Marathon” RICHMOND, VA – Today, for the second consecutive year and the second time ever, the Allianz Richmond Marathon race weekend has…
On The Move Podcast
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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