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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Henry Haase takes first place in the 26th running Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k to win the Collegiate Running Association 10k Road Race National Championships, Sophia King takes the first female finisher title
Henry Haase takes first place in the 26th running Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k to win the Collegiate Running Association 10k Road Race National Championships, Sophia King takes the first female finisher title Written by: Nan Callahan, PR & Communications Manager Event celebrates participation increase RICHMOND, VA – The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger…
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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k Presented by Kroger Announces Final Schedule of Events, Registration Nearing 25,000
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k Presented by Kroger Announces Final Schedule of Events, registration nearing 25,000 Written by: Nan Callahan, PR & Communications Manager Health & Fitness Expo Set for April 10–11 RICHMOND, VA – The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger returns to Monument Avenue to kick off the spring event season on Saturday,…
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Sports Backers Announces New Executive Director, Will Dixon
Sports Backers Announces New Executive Director, Will dixon Written by: Nan Callahan, PR & Communications Manager Dixon to succeed Lugbill as tenure ends in June RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers, the award-winning nonprofit organization committed to inspiring active living in the Richmond region and beyond, announced the selection of its new Executive Director following a…
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