Sports Backers Blog
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Sports Backers to launch second edition of ‘Great American 5000’ virtual race across America on April 10
Monday, February 22nd
Feeding America to serve as event charity partner for 5,000-kilometer challenge Richmond, VA – After a highly-successful inaugural running of the Great American 5000 in 2020 that featured over 4,500 runners from all 50 states and 24 countries, Sports Backers is announcing the second edition of the virtual team race across America will kick off…
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New Event Dates Announced for Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k: June 3-6, 2021
Monday, February 1st
Event to be held in socially-distanced manner at two locations RICHMOND, VA – In accordance with ongoing public health and safety guidelines associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger won’t be held as a traditional single-day event on Saturday, March 27, and instead will take place June 3-6, 2021.…
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Second Edition of 'Great American Ride' Virtual Cross-Country Cycling Event Kicks Off on March 20
Thursday, January 28th
Second-annual event challenges cyclists to ride 3,700-mile route across America Richmond, VA – In the second edition of the ‘Great American Ride’ hosted by Sports Backers in partnership with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, participants in teams of four, eight, or 12 will attempt a virtual ride across America. The virtual route tracks along the developing 3,700-mile Great…
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Bike Walk Hanover Successfully Develops a Bike and Walk to School Program
Tuesday, January 12th
By: ShaCoria Shelton, Bike Walk RVA Lead Organizer 2020 brought many historic challenges, especially for local schools and K-12 education. One area greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was students' ability to attend school in person, and the opportunity to actively commute to and from school. To address this challenge, Bike Walk Hanover stepped up…
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Sports Backers kick off 2021 with three new endurance events
Thursday, January 7th
Registration now open for Triple Trail Challenge in January, 24 Hours of Richmond in February, and the Sports Backers Challenge in March RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers is starting off 2021 with three new events to challenge endurance enthusiasts and inspire outdoor adventure across the Richmond region. The events include the ‘Triple Trail Challenge’ (January…
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Look ma! No (phone in my) hands!
Friday, January 1st
By: Brantley Tyndall, Bike Walk RVA Director of Outreach It is exciting to be writing to you from the brand new year of 2021. Happy New Year, and I am happy to be bringing you some good news for our safety while out walking, biking, and, frankly, also driving. If you've been a regular reader,…
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First-ever 'Sports Backers Marathon' Launched for March 12-14, 2021
Thursday, December 10th
Event will also feature half marathon and 5k distances, as well as virtual option RICHMOND, VA – The first-ever ‘Sports Backers Marathon’ will take place over the weekend of March 12-14, 2021, at Dorey Park and the Virginia Capital Trail, Sports Backers announced this week. The event will feature measured, marked courses for a marathon,…
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'Warm Up Fitness Challenge' virtual event will help kick start active living in 2021
Tuesday, December 1st
Registration now open for team challenge set to take place January 1-31 RICHMOND, VA – To help kick start active living in 2021 and make fitness goals a reality, Sports Backers today announced the new ‘Warm Up Fitness Challenge’ virtual event, which will launch on January 1, 2021. In the event, teams of up to…
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Richmond Marathon Completes Successful 16-Day Stint; Registration Now Open for 2021 Event
Wednesday, November 25th
Virtual events continue through November 30 deadline RICHMOND, VA – The 2020 Richmond Marathon wrapped up 16 days of running in Dorey Park and the Virginia Capital Trail on November 22, with over 5,500 registered participants taking advantage of the in-person and virtual options offered by Sports Backers, the event organizers. Participants taking part virtually…
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Fall Update from Bike Walk RVA: The Fall Line / Academy / Pedestrian Lives
Wednesday, November 18th
By: Brantley Tyndall, Bike Walk RVA Director of Outreach Welcome to the autumn update at Bike Walk RVA, and can I just say, isn’t it refreshing with the Fall Line in the air? Wait, did I say that right? Fall Line! That’s right, the Ashland to Petersburg Trail…