Sports Backers

Sports Backers Founded in 1991, Sports Backers is Richmond's principal non-profit sports advocate.
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Running isn't just exercise. It's community!At Sports Backers, we believe an active Richmond is a thriving Richmond. Tod...
06/03/2026

Running isn't just exercise. It's community!

At Sports Backers, we believe an active Richmond is a thriving Richmond. Today, we're celebrating every runner, jogger, and walker who chooses to move, no matter your pace. Whether you ran your first 5K with us or you've been crossing our finish lines for years, you're why we do this. 🫶

Comment below and tell us about your favorite RVA race, run club or training team. 🩵⬇️

We're ! Sports Backers is seeking a passionate and experienced Development Manager to support and strengthen fundraisin...
06/02/2026

We're ! Sports Backers is seeking a passionate and experienced Development Manager to support and strengthen fundraising efforts through individual, corporate, foundation, and jurisdictional funding.

This is a full-time, office-based position located in Richmond, Virginia with the expectation of being on-site for events and occasional flexibility to work remotely.

Interested candidates should visit www.sportsbackers.org/jobs-internships/ to apply. For best consideration, please apply by June 26, 2026.

We're celebrating one year of Will Dixon as our Executive Director! 🎉 Although Will stepped into this role just one year...
06/01/2026

We're celebrating one year of Will Dixon as our Executive Director! 🎉 Although Will stepped into this role just one year ago, he's been making a difference here at Sports Backers for more than eighteen years now. Over the past year, Will has done a phenomenal job leading our organization by example and advocating for the members of our community, just like we knew he would! 👏

🚨 PRICE GOES UP AT MIDNIGHT! 🚨 Register to take on Summer's Hottest Half or 5k on August 29th! ☀🔥Register here ➡ https:/...
05/31/2026

🚨 PRICE GOES UP AT MIDNIGHT! 🚨 Register to take on Summer's Hottest Half or 5k on August 29th! ☀🔥

Register here ➡ https://bit.ly/4jTGC4b

MTT starts in just one week! 🎉 No matter where you're starting from, our Marathon Training Team program and coaches WILL...
05/30/2026

MTT starts in just one week! 🎉 No matter where you're starting from, our Marathon Training Team program and coaches WILL get you to the finish line this fall! Plus, there's a high possibility you'll make a new friend or two that will be there every step of the way. 🫶

Whether you're running Richmond, or taking on a new race this fall, you can always trust us to cover training.

Register to join us next weekend ⬇ https://bit.ly/3UvYeYF

Meet our new team member and Sponsorship Coordinator, Jacquelyn Wright! She just completed her first two SB events and i...
05/28/2026

Meet our new team member and Sponsorship Coordinator, Jacquelyn Wright! She just completed her first two SB events and is now looking forward to the Markel Corporate Run and our fall schedule. Get her ice cream, book recs, and travel plans here! 🍦📚✈️

🎧 Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts (search Sports Backers) or click the link to watch on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/B9BKQ3k5RHE

All aboard for summer's hottest Half Marathon & 5k 🚂🥵 Join us in Ashland, Virginia on August 29 for some miles, smiles, ...
05/26/2026

All aboard for summer's hottest Half Marathon & 5k 🚂🥵 Join us in Ashland, Virginia on August 29 for some miles, smiles, a small-town course and a whole lot of fun!

Beat the 6/1 price hike and register to run today! ➡ https://bit.ly/4jTGC4b

05/22/2026

We asked our ALL Stars last August what’s one thing they’d want to say to themselves when they graduate, and now it’s finally time. 🥹🎓 Please help us congratulate our 21 high school graduates! ✨

The Markel Corporate Run takes place on June 4! 📌 Kristen Eichert, our Corporate Sales Manager, joins the pod to talk ab...
05/21/2026

The Markel Corporate Run takes place on June 4! 📌 Kristen Eichert, our Corporate Sales Manager, joins the pod to talk about why the event is a can't miss, and how you can still sign up. Bring back fun work events and lace up for the ! 👟💼

🎧 Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts (search Sports Backers) or click the link to watch on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/p5X4-pyfYVs

We're celebrating 20 years of the Ashland Half Marathon this August! ☀ Don't miss out on Summer's Hottest Half!Register ...
05/21/2026

We're celebrating 20 years of the Ashland Half Marathon this August! ☀ Don't miss out on Summer's Hottest Half!

Register here ➡ https://bit.ly/4jTGC4b

Address

100 Avenue Of Champions Ste 300
Richmond, VA
23230

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18042859495

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