Sports Backers Blog
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Fall Line Vision Plan: Request for Proposals
Friday, January 6th
January 5, 2023 Sports Backers Request for Proposals: Fall Line Vision Plan What is the Fall Line Vision Plan? Sports Backers is working to make the Fall Line, a 43-mile multi-use paved trail from Ashland to Petersburg, a world-class community transportation and recreational resource. The Fall Line Vision Plan will develop a detailed list of…
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Richmond designated a Runner Friendly Community by the Road Runners Club of America
Wednesday, December 14th
Accolade solidifies Richmond’s status as a beloved running destination RICHMOND, VA – Richmond isn’t just home to ‘America’s Friendliest Marathon’, it’s also officially a Runner Friendly Community. The designation was made official by the Road Runners Club of America after Sports Backers and the Richmond Road Runners Club applied to be recognized. RRCA looked at…
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Doud, Chargois claim first place in the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon
Sunday, November 13th
45th running of marathon included CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, VCU Health Richmond 8k RICHMOND, VA – Samuel Doud of Washington, D.C., took first place in the 2022 Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, finishing ahead of Harrison Toney of Richmond, Va., and John Crews of Cary, N.C. Doud finished in a time of 2:24:27, while Toney came…
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RVA Travel Guide: Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon Weekend
Tuesday, November 1st
If you’re gearing up to #RunRichmond on November 12, then you’ve already put in the hard work to take on the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, or VCU Health Richmond 8k, so let us help with your travel planning. In addition to a top-notch race experience, Richmond has plenty to offer before…
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Rob Waddell: 25 years of the Richmond Marathon, with the data to back it up
Tuesday, November 1st
Rob Waddell, a long-time Richmond resident who recently relocated to Virginia Beach, will be running Richmond for the 25th consecutive time in this year's Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon. A meticulous tracker of all pieces of running data, Rob has plenty of insight to share on running in general and Richmond in particular. This year’s race…
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Sports Backers kicks off 'Building a Vibrant Community' fundraising campaign
Monday, October 31st
$3 million, five-year campaign has raised more than $1.5 million to date RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring people to live actively, kicked off their ‘Building a Vibrant Community’ campaign with the announcement that the campaign has already raised more than $1.5 million towards its $3 million, five-year goal. “The…
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Sports Backers Mourns the Passing of Scott Schricker
Thursday, October 20th
Sports Backers is mourning the loss of our colleague and dear friend Scott Schricker. Scott passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on the morning of Wednesday, October 19, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 55. Scott was a beloved Sports Backers employee and a loyal one at that—he joined Sports…
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CarMax Tacky Light Run Celebrates 10th Running on Dec. 10; Event Registration Now Open
Monday, September 12th
Registration now open for one of RVA’s favorite holiday traditions RICHMOND, VA – The CarMax Tacky Light Run is celebrating ’10 Years of Tacky’ with the 10th running of the event on Saturday, December 10, and registration is now open for the holiday-themed fun run at www.sportsbackers.org. Chesterfield County’s Walton Park neighborhood, one of the…
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'Run Richmond 16.19,' in Partnership with Djimon Hounsou Foundation, Set for Sept. 17 in Richmond
Wednesday, August 17th
Newly-created cultural running event is partnership between Djimon Hounsou Foundation, Sports Backers, and multiple local organizations Richmond, VA - The DJIMON HOUNSOU FOUNDATION invites you to participate in RUN RICHMOND 16.19 on September 17, 2022. Hosted in Richmond, Virginia, this cultural running event commemorates the achievements and sacrifices our African American brothers and sisters have…
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BWRVA Summer '22 Update: Cool News and Cooler Opportunities
Thursday, July 28th
By: Brantley Tyndall, Director of Bike Walk RVA It's warm out there. Simmer down to some cool news and opportunities coming up. Bike Month and Bike Walk RVA Academy RVA Bike Month was back in its traditional May this year, and it was…