Sports Backers Blog
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Patrick Henry Half Marathon Runs Through Ashland on August 27
Sunday, August 21st
RICHMOND, VA – More than 1,000 runners will be on hand for the 10th annual Patrick Henry Half Marathon, to be run on Saturday, August 27, beginning at 7:00a.m. Online registration closes August 24, but walk-up registration will be available on Friday, August 26 during packet pick-up from 3:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at the Blackwell Center at…
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Sports Backers Mourn the Passing of Ray Patterson
Tuesday, August 16th
Sports Backers is mourning the loss of our colleague and dear friend Ray Patterson. Ray passed away at home on Friday, August 12, after a battle with brain cancer at the age of 69. Ray joined Sports Backers in 2006 and served as Manager of Community Affairs. This was a perfect role for Ray because…
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Through the Eyes of a Kids Run RVA Coach
Tuesday, August 16th
Written by Kids Run RVA Coach Ali Molitor I didn’t always enjoy running. In fact, in elementary school, I was usually the last one to finish the mile run when it came time for the Presidential Physical Fitness Test. It wasn’t until high school when I began to enjoy running and college when I ran…
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Trails And Ales Registration Block One Sells Out; Block Two Now Open
Thursday, August 11th
To celebrate Richmond’s urban trail system and popular craft brewery culture, Sports Backers’ second annual ‘Trails and Ales’ trail run and craft beer festival will take place Saturday, September 24. The event will again be held in Manchester at W. 10th Street and Semmes Avenue, adjacent to the SunTrust Mortgage offices, at 4:30 p.m. Registration…
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Trails and Ales Registration Block One Now Open
Wednesday, August 10th
To celebrate Richmond’s urban trail system and popular craft brewery culture, Sports Backers is announcing the second annual ‘Trails and Ales’ trail run and craft beer festival, set for Saturday, September 24. The event will take place in Manchester at W. 10th Street and Semmes Avenue, adjacent to the SunTrust Mortgage offices, at 4:30 p.m.…
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Half Marathon Training Team Kicks Off August 6th and 7th
Thursday, August 4th
Registration remains open for the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team, which will have its first group run starting at City Stadium on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 at 7:30 a.m. This marks the eighth year of the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team under the direction of head coach Ro Gammon. This…
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Walgreen's Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival Set for This Weekend
Wednesday, August 3rd
RICHMOND, VA – The James River will be filled with paddling teams racing each other for the prestigious title of Walgreens Richmond International Dragon Boat champions on Saturday, August 6 at Rocketts Landing. Great White North, a company based out of Toronto, Canada, and Sports Backers are joining forces to put on the seventh annual…
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Five Things to Know for the Anthem Moonlight Ride
Thursday, July 28th
By: Richie Bozek With the eighth annual Anthem Moonlight Ride rolling up fast next weekend, here are five things that will help you gear up for the fun-filled evening: 1. When and Where Just in case you registered for Moonlight Ride without bothering to check when and where the event is, or if you are pondering…
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CarMax Tacky Light Run Registration Now Open
Monday, July 25th
Registration for the fourth-annual CarMax Tacky Light Run is now open for the six kilometer (3.72 mile) holiday-themed fun run. The date for this year’s event is Saturday, December 10th, and it will once again combine one of Richmond’s favorite traditions – tacky holiday lights – with a celebration of an active lifestyle. To celebrate…
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Announcing the 2016 Class of Fitness Warriors
Wednesday, July 20th
The Fitness Warriors program, which is a part of Sports Backers' Keep It Moving initiative and now entering its third year, kicked off on July 16th with an orientation at the Downtown YMCA. In attendance were 34 of the region’s most community-minded individuals, now collectively known as the 2016 Class of Fitness Warriors. They went through…