Sports Backers Blog
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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…
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The Kids Run RVA Comeback
Thursday, July 28th
By: Jacki Quinlan, Director of Youth Programs Despite school systems still working through a variety of Covid-related challenges, Kids Run RVA made a comeback this past school year and it’s a story worth sharing. As schools returned to serving most of their students in-person,…
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Superlatives and Awards Recognize Fitness Warriors Going Above and Beyond
Thursday, July 28th
By: Tiffany Copeland, Director of Fitness Warriors In late June, Fitness Warriors from across the region came together to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of the past 12 months. Keeping true to the traditions of our Annual Warrior Nation Celebration, Warriors were honored for their continued work in the community and willingness to be…
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Keira D'Amato's Star-Studded Team of Elites in the Great American 5000
Friday, June 17th
The 2022 version of the Great American 5000 kicks off on Saturday, June 18, and the third running of the event features the most star-STUD-ded field in its history. The extra emphasis is on STUD because Keira D’Amato is back with her Team Studs,…
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Noah Hartsoe, Gabriella Garcia earn top Times-Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete Awards
Tuesday, June 7th
Top 20 regional high school scholar-athletes recognized in program’s 31st year Richmond, VA – The Richmond Region’s finest high school scholar-athletes were rewarded for their hard work last night at the Richmond Times-Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete Awards ceremony which took place at The Jefferson Hotel, the first…
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Anthem Corporate Run Q&A: Michelle Halye, SUEZ Water Technologies and Solutions
Tuesday, June 7th
The 13th running of the Anthem Corporate Run is set for Thursday, June 9th at Innsbrook Office Park. The corporate team event is part 5k, part team building, and all fun, and provides a great opportunity for companies to get their teams together to boost morale, inspire change, and have fun, all while being active.…
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Sports Backers Marathon Training Team Kicks Off June 4 and June 5
Friday, May 27th
23-week program prepares runners for Nov. 12 Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers’ Marathon Training Team kicks off its 21st season on June 4 and June 5, with weekly group training runs taking place at Sports Backers Stadium. The Marathon Training Team kicks off June 4 and June…
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Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon awarded Virginia Tourism grant for 2022 event
Tuesday, May 17th
$10,000 grant will help enhance event reputation as ‘America’s Friendliest Marathon’ RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers, the nonprofit organizers of the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, today announced that they have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC). The grant will help enhance the marketing and outreach efforts for the 2022 Allianz…
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Accessible adventure film screening and panel discussion will help kick off Dominion Energy Riverrock on May 18
Thursday, May 12th
Free event with focus on access to the outdoors takes place at Hardywood Richmond RICHMOND, VA – Dominion Energy Riverrock and Beyond Boundaries RVA will host a film screening and panel discussion focusing on accessible adventure on Wednesday, May 18, at Hardywood Richmond (2410 Ownby Lane). The event is free and open to the public,…
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Smith, Pavicic take first place in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger
Saturday, April 23rd
Event celebrates return to in-person format for first time since 2019 RICHMOND, VA – The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger celebrated a return to its much-loved in-person format with over 17,000 participants taking part in the 23rd running of the event. The excitement kicked off at 8 a.m. with the Atlantic Union Bank…