Sports Backers Blog
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Bellevue Elementary Wins Inaugural Mayor's Cup Trophy
Thursday, April 18th
1,330 kids ages 5-12 participated in this year's Virginia529 Kids Run, which took place in conjunction with the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger on April 13. As part of the event, the inaugural Mayor's Cup was awarded to the City of Richmond school with the highest percentage of students participating on race day…
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Louise Lockett Gordon Named Director of Bike Walk RVA
Wednesday, April 17th
RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring residents from all corners of the Richmond community to live actively, is pleased to announce that Louise Lockett Gordon has been named the new Director of Bike Walk RVA. Created in 2012, Bike Walk RVA is a regional program of the Sports Backers to…
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Germano, Sachtleben Take Top Honors at 20th Running of Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger
Saturday, April 13th
RICHMOND, VA – The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger kicked off its 20th annual running this morning with over 25,700 participants and continued with excitement in the men’s and women’s races. The 10k again hosted the Collegiate Running Association 10k Road Race National Championships, which drew several thousand college athletes to the streets…
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Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger Announces Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 11th
RICHMOND, VA – With over 25,000 runners and walkers registered to participate, the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger is set for Saturday, April 13. The event is the fourth largest 10k road race in the country and is celebrating its 20th running in 2019. The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k will again serve as…
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Richmond Mayor's Budget Supports Street Safety
Tuesday, April 9th
When Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney signed a commitment to Vision Zero, the international movement to reduce traffic fatalities to the only acceptable number of zero, he knew it would involve infrastructure improvements. Following Vision Zero best practices, his Department of Public Works transportation team has been busy installing crosswalks, bike lanes, and reducing speed…
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House Resolution 350 Recognizes 20th Running of Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k
Monday, April 8th
RICHMOND, VA (April 8, 2019) - In recognition of the 20th running of the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger on April 13, Delegate Dawn Adams introduced House Resolution 350, which passed the Virginia House of Delegates and commends the 20th anniversary of the community event. The history of the 10k will now be…
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Fitness Warriors Now Accepting Applications for Next Class of Recruits
Monday, April 1st
RICHMOND, VA — Sports Backers and the Richmond City Health District announced the launch of the next class of the Fitness Warriors program, and the application period for those interested in joining the program is now open. The deadline to apply is May 4th, and the link to the application is available here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4728001. The…
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Brian P. Brown Selected to Dash for the Cash at Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger
Tuesday, March 26th
RICHMOND, VA – Brian P. Brown, a Mechanicsville resident and marketing professor in the VCU School of Business, has been selected for an opportunity to win $2,500 on Saturday, April 13, as the Dash for the Cash participant at the 2019 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger. Brown…
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Over 170 Organizations Receive Active RVA Certification for Activity Programs
Friday, March 8th
RICHMOND, VA – Over 170 local organizations were honored for their innovative efforts at supporting active living during the seventh-annual Active RVA Awards presented by Cigna. The awards took place in conjunction with the Movement Makers Active Living Summit held at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Keynote speakers for the Summit included Pamela…
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Subaru of America, Dominion Energy Riverrock, and James River Park System Partner on New Water Fountain Project
Friday, February 8th
RICHMOND, VA – Subaru of America, in conjunction with Richmond-based dealerships Colonial Subaru and Hyman Brothers Subaru, partnered with Dominion Energy Riverrock and the James River Park System (JRPS) to raise funds to construct and unveil a new year-round water fountain at JRPS’ Reedy Creek trailhead location. The new fountain, now open for public use,…