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Virginia This Morning: YMCA offers training for Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Kelly Carr with Sports Backers introduce the YMCA 10 Week Training Program that prepare runners for the Ukrop’s Monument Ave 10K in March.
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Training for Monument Avenue 10K helps woman stay in shape
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – A New Kent County is now training to run in her second Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K. When you look into the crowds tackling the 10K, the person with the biggest smile on her face...
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Virginia This Morning: Sports Backers Mary Marshall Graeber
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Sports Backers Volunteer Coordinator Mary Marshall Graeber talks about the upcoming Ukrop’s Monument 10K and urges people in the community to come out and participate as...
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Virginia This Morning: Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k.
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Employee Wellness Coordinator for Chesterfield County, Lynne Bennett shares how they’re encouraging employees to get active and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle by offering...
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Virginia This Morning: Dash for the Cash
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – ‘Dash for the Cash’ contestant for this year’s Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is Richmonder Melissa Phillips. She now has the opportunity to claim more than bragging rights on...
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Waiting to register for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k? Entry fee increases...
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – The price to enter the Ukrop’s Monument Ave. 10k will increase tonight at midnight. Right now it costs $35 to enter the 10k and $15 for the Kids Run. On March 1, both fees will...
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35,000 now signed up to run the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – More than 35,000 people have now registered for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. The Richmond Sports Backers provided the updated Thursday morning. The March 31 race will be...
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Virginia This Morning: The Stray Dog Band
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – These guys create original rock ‘n’ roll songs and play frequently throughout the Richmond community. They have also performed annually at the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and...
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VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: ‘Year of the white house roll’
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – It’s the “year of the white house roll” at this year’s Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. Today, Jacklyn Bruce and Tom Pearce detail the history of the roll, as well as details on...
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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is filling up
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by MARTIN’S is now 90 percent full according to a press release from the Sports Backers who put on the race. The Sports Backers said up...
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VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: ‘The Stepsisters’
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – The three Hallett Sisters, or as they called their team, ‘The Stepsisters’ will be walking side by side to complete this year’s Monument Avenue 10k. Find out how walking has...
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Richmond Marathon changes name, sponsor and finish line
By David Larter, RichmondBizSense.com RICHMOND, Va. (RichmondBizSense.com) – Richmond’s marathon has a new name and a new corporate sponsor. Sports Backers announced Thursday that Anthem Blue Cross and...
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2012 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k EXPO; race packet pickup info
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Thursday was a busy day at the Arthur Ashe Center as folks lined up to pick up their race packets for Saturday’s Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. The packet pickup continues Friday...
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VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: The Anthem Health & Fitness Expo
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) - We get a look at The Anthem Health & Fitness Expo where participants can pick up their race day packets and other goodies. Remember today’s the last day to grab your race...
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VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: GO! Discover Richmond Walk
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Jackie Holt and Terri Edwards preview the new GO! Discover Richmond Walk where you can get a closer look at both the history and amenities throughout the River City. THIS...
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VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: GO! Discover Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Megan Keogh from Sports Backers fills us in on GO! Discover Richmond happening this weekend where you can take a tour and learn more about the River City. THIS SEGMENT IS...
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Dominion Riverrock draws thousands to Brown’s Island
Hundreds of athletes are taking Richmond by storm this weekend for “Dominion Riverrock.” The outdoor lifestyle festival is bringing hundreds of athletes, spectators and musicians to Brown’s Island....
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Sports Backers hosts ‘Active RVA’ awards
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – A ceremony recognizing some of the most health conscious schools and companies in the River City took place Tuesday. Sports Backers hosted the Active RVA fitness awards...
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Don’t delay — Avoid Monument Avenue 10K price jump
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — If you want to take part in the Monument Avenue 10K and have not signed up yet, you better hurry. That’s because the price registration fee increases by $5 on Monday, April 1 to...
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New festival coming to Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – A new festival is coming to Richmond and it aims to promote outdoor activities. The City of Richmond and the Sports Backers will host “RVA Streets Alive” on June 22 from 10:00...
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