Sports Backers Blog
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Volunteer for Ragnar Trail Richmond, Be A Kids Run RVA Hero!
Friday, March 4th
By: Meghan Gaffney This April, over 260 teams of 8 runners each will gather at Pocahontas State Park for the inaugural Ragnar Trail Richmond, an overnight trail relay race run on some of Virginia’s finest single track on April 29th and 30th. The event is a partnership between Ragnar and Sports Backers, and will feature…
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Arvat McClaine Selected for AT&T Dash for the Cash
Wednesday, February 17th
Arvat McClaine, a Richmond resident, has been selected for an opportunity to win $2,500 on Saturday, April 9, as the AT&T Dash for the Cash participant at the 2016 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by MARTIN’S. McClaine was chosen at random from over 19,000 people who were registered for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k as of the…
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YMCA 10k Training Team Participants Take Steps To Fitness Goals
Monday, February 1st
"This is like a big reunion!" Those were the words of David Renn around 7:30am this past Saturday morning at the kickoff of the 2016 YMCA 10k Training Team. David is a long-time coach for the team at the Shady Grove YMCA, and he was describing the feeling of seeing so many friends and familiar…
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Henrico County - Bike Walk RVA wants to hear from you!
Wednesday, January 27th
HENRICO COUNTY - do you want to see more comfortable, connected places to bike and walk in your neighborhood? Let’s talk about it over a beer. We've been working hard here at Bike Walk RVA to advocate for more bike lanes, sidewalks, safe neighborhood streets, and multi-use trails throughout greater Richmond. We've seen the City of…
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Active RVA Summit presented by VCU Health Set for March 7
Wednesday, January 20th
On March 7, Sports Backers will host the Active RVA Summit presented by VCU Health. The Summit will be held at the Larrick Center at VCU Health and will feature the Active RVA Awards presented by Cigna. The Active RVA Summit will feature programs and sessions geared towards engineering physical activity into schools, workplaces, and…
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10k Participants Be Like...
Monday, January 18th
If you've ever participated in the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k before, we're sure you'll be able to relate to these. Haven't done it? Here are 10 experiences to expect when you sign up for the 10k... 1.) When you roll up to your first day of YMCA 10k Training Team 2.) When you realize…
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Registration Block Two Open for Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k
Wednesday, December 30th
The second registration block for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by MARTIN’S is now open, with registration rates of $35 for adults and $25 for youth age 14 and under. Registration for the YMCA 10k Training Team is also open at a rate of $60, which includes race entry and a 10-week training program…
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Kids in RVA Need YOU
Thursday, December 17th
Ever thought about how you can make an impact on the lives of kids and young people in the Richmond region? Do you have a passion for active living or are you looking for the next thing to do in the world of running? Perhaps you are looking for a New Year's resolution that you know…
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CarMax Tacky Light Run - Tacky Training Blog
Thursday, December 10th
In the latest installment of the CarMax Tacky Light Run Tacky Training Blog, Katy Lloyd-Mustian describes the excitement that is building in Walton Park for the event on December 12, as well as a few pesky electrical and weather issues that created some extra challenges to their ‘Christmas in Margaritaville’ theme (all photos courtesy of…
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What's next in Chesterfield?
Wednesday, December 9th
As you’ve probably heard (here, here, here, here, or here), Chesterfield County took some major steps forward for biking and walking last month. Your efforts signing our petition, contacting your local officials, and attending public hearings paid off - the Bikeways and Trails Plan and Bon Air Special Area Plan were adopted by the Board…