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Are you ready to run? (Or Walk)
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K Presented by Martin’s is taking place this Saturday, March 29th. Jackie Stoneburner, the PR & Communications Manager for Sports Backers,tells...
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VIDEO: College student wins Ukrop’s Monument Ave. 10K
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – University of North Carolina Greensboro student-athlete Paul Chelimo, 23, won the 2014 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K presented by MARTIN’s. The Kenya native won the race with an...
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Dozens try to sneak into Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — Officials said dozens of unregistered people tried to run in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K last weekend in Richmond. Sports Backers Marketing Director Scott Schricker said that...
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Monument Ave. 10K helps family turn tragedy into something positive
RICHMOND, Va. – VCU’s Massey Cancer Center is one of the major beneficiaries of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10, which takes place on March 28. Kelly Durham and her son, Tucker, are among the...
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YMCA offers new Monument Ave. 10K training teams
RICHMOND, Va. – If you are looking for a little help getting ready for the Ukrop’s Monument Ave. 10K on March 28, the YMCA has a ten-week training program starting Jan. 17. There is a $55 fee to...
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WATCH: Runners lace up shoes in memory of Hanover mother
RICHMOND, Va. — As runners hit the streets in preparation for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k other will be pounding the pavement in memory of a Hanover mother. Some joggers donned blue in memory of...
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Lace up your running shoes and join the YMCA 10k Training Team
RICHMOND, Va – Carrie Parker wants to invite you to lace up your running shoes and join the YMCA 10k Training Team in preparation for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. Individuals of all levels...
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Dance it out with the Jammin’ Grannies at this year’s Ukrop’s Monument Avenue...
RICHMOND, Va – Who says fitness can’t be fun? Jayne and Nancy, better known as the Jammin’ Grannies, are a great example of the fun you can have at the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k hosted by Sports...
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Whether you run, walk, or donate, you can join Team Massey!
RICHMOND, Va – The VCU Massey Center is one of the official event charities of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K, and this year marks the 10 year anniversary of the Massey Challenge. Co-Chair Jennifer...
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Meet this year’s contender for the AT&T Dash for the Cash at the Ukrop’s...
RICHMOND, Va – This year marks the 11th year AT&T has been involved in ‘Dash for the Cash’ during the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K. Tom Visotsky, this year’s contender for the $2,500 prize, and...
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Richmond-based CarMax is joining the fun at this year’s Ukrop’s Monument...
RICHMOND, Va – CarMax Associates Trina Lee and Katie Barbour visited the studio to talk about CarMax and their involvement in this year’s Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K. CarMax has partnered with Sports...
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Show your spirit and join the Richmond Postal Credit Union Spirit Challenge
RICHMOND, Va – The Richmond Postal Credit Union Community Spirit Challenge is a great way for community groups to get out on the course and cheer on participants in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K....
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Fill your bag with some serious swag at the Anthem Health & Fitness Expo
RICHMOND, Va – Event Director Meghan Keogh stopped by the studio to invite to you to this year’s Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K and Anthem Health & Fitness Expo. All participants must pick up their...
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Check off all of your 10K to-do’s at the Anthem Health & Fitness Expo
RICHMOND, Va – Pete Woody, PR and Communications Manager for Sports Backers, stopped by the studio to make sure you check off all of your last minute To-Do’s for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K. All...
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Dash for the Cash winner Tom Visotsky to donate prize to VCU Massey Cancer...
RICHMOND, Va. — Tom Visotsky, 63, of Midlothian, won the AT&T Dash for the Cash at the 2015 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. Visotsky said he planned to donate his $2,500 prize to the VCU Massey Cancer...
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Tyler McCandless dedicates Ukrop’s Monument Ave. 10k win to late grandfather
RICHMOND, Va. — Tyler McCandless won the 2015 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k with an unofficial time of 29: 38 Saturday in Richmond. McCandless is a former all-American distance runner at Penn State...
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Thousands gear up to train together for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k
RICHMOND, Va. — The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K presented by MARTIN`S is fast approaching–it will take place on March 28. And with just two months to go, runners are already pounding the pavement by...
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The Wild Feathers to headline Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k SUBWAY Post Race...
RICHMOND, Va. — Runners will be rocking out to the Wild Feathers as they race across the finish line at this year’s Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by MARTIN’S . The Nashville-based group was...
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‘Dash for the Cash’ participant needs your help to win
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. — Tom Visotsky, 63, of Midlothian says before he sees the finish line of this year’s Monument Avenue 10k, he wants to see fans cheering him on to victory. “The first couple of miles I’m...
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Sabot at Stony Point, Moody Middle and St. Christopher’s student-runners...
RICHMOND, Va. The Ukrop’s Monument Ave. 10k is not just for adults. Students at three schools were recognized by Virginia529 College Savings Plan for their participation in the Healthy School...
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