Sports Backers Blog
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We Must Double our Prioritization of Pedestrian Safety
Tuesday, May 9th
Bike Walk RVA - May 9, 2023 We asked ChatGPT what Richmond should do to save pedestrians’ lives. Here’s what it said. It's time for Richmond to take action and save the lives of pedestrians on our streets. We can no longer stand by and watch as reckless drivers continue to put innocent lives in…
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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k, Long May You Run
Thursday, May 4th
The following is a reflection on the 2023 Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k by Bill Pike. Bill spectated members of his family participating and felt compelled to write about his day. On the morning of Saturday, April 22, I had orders to be at the home of our son and his wife by 7:15am. Our daughter-in-law…
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More years, equals more miles for Paul Harvey
Wednesday, May 3rd
Local Richmonder Paul Harvey has had what he describes as several running lives. He ran track in high school, ran recreationally in the 80s and 90s, and started running again when he moved to Richmond. However, it’s his most recent venture that you may find the most intriguing. Leading up to his 60th birthday he…
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Column: Sports Backers is expanding to create a healthier RVA
Thursday, April 27th
(The following is an excerpt from an Op-ed written by Jon Lugbill that appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on April 15, 2023) If you’re active in the Richmond region’s parks, trails and athletic facilities, you may have noticed that more and more people are joining you. It’s not your imagination: The number of people…
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Sports Backers announce ‘Virginia Credit Union River City Half’ and 5k running event along the James River
Thursday, April 27th
New half marathon set for Saturday, March 9, 2024 RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers announced a new half marathon event, the Virginia Credit Union River City Half and River City 5k, which will start and finish at the beautiful campus of the University of Richmond (UR) on Saturday, March 9, 2024. This is the…
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Dominion Energy Riverrock, Harydwood Park Craft Brewery partner to create ‘Riverrock Pale Ale’ ahead of 2023 festival
Thursday, April 13th
RICHMOND, VA – Dominion Energy Riverrock, Sports Backers, Venture Richmond, and Hardywood Park Craft Brewery have partnered to create ‘Riverrock Pale Ale,’ a pale ale brewed to celebrate the three-day sports and music festival set for May 19-21 at Brown’s Island and Tredegar Green. The perfect complement to outdoor sports and fun, Riverrock Pale Ale…
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Running for Delesha: Elaine Avery's 10k Has a Deeper Meaning
Thursday, April 13th
Elaine Avery has worked at Atlantic Union Bank for 18 years. As the Director of the Customer Care Center, she loves what she does, and some of her fondest memories at work include her late coworker and friend, Delesha Bowden. “Our relationship was wonderful,” said Elaine. “When I first met her, she was the branch…
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For Susan McNamara the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k is a 24 year passion
Thursday, March 30th
A lot of people are proud of their Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger streak. But for Atlantic Union Bank employee Susan McNamara, it’s become vital to be at the springtime event. Susan has been at every 10k since its original running in 2000. “I did a training program out of Collegiate. It was…
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Applications for Spring 2023 Bike Walk RVA Academy Now Open
Wednesday, February 15th
Bike Walk RVA launched its first Academy in 2014 when the region had just 37 miles of bikeways and no plans focusing on bicyclist and pedestrian movement. After graduating more than 180 "Champions" trained to stand up for connected biking and walking, the region has quadrupled its bikeway mileage, built key connectors like the T.…
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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k unveils finisher medal, participant shirt, and 10k Spirit Contest presented by The Richmond Experience for 2023 event during annual ‘10k Reveal Day’
Friday, February 3rd
RICHMOND, VA – The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger unveiled the finisher medal and participant shirt for this year’s event during its annual ‘10k Reveal Day,’ which took place at Ukrop’s Market Hall. This year’s medal, which all participants will receive after crossing the finish line on April 22, celebrates some of the…