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Suntrust Richmond Marathon, McDonald's Half Marathon and the HCA Virginia 8K starts and finishes in charming historic downtown Richmond, once the capital of the south. The scenic, fast loop course takes in all of the city’s old neighborhoods traveling up Monument Avenue, past statues of Confederate soldiers and Richmon...d native and tennis star Arthur Ashe, through the campus of VCU, then alongside the James River.Read More

Maymont provides a spectacular setting for one the premier running festivals in the country. You’ll run in the shadow of the opulent 1893 Maymont House, over tree-lined hills and fields and past wildlife areas filled with bison, deer and other animals. The beautiful estate allows spectators great visibility and easy ...access to multiple points along the course.

Along with the 5k and Half Marathon divisions for participants of all ages and shorter distance events for Elementary and Middle School kids, the event will also feature high school teams. There will be thousands of competitors, live bands, a live announcer, food vendors and a real festival atmosphere!Read More

Picture yourself surrounded by bikes of all shapes and sizes cruising through the empty streets of Richmond with the full moon as your guiding light. With contests such as best bike costume and best decorative lights for your bike, the inaugural Anthem Moonlight Ride is sure to be a sight. Whether you’re a competitive ...rider or a cruiser, we’ve got a course for you. The ride starts and ends at Sports Backers Stadium and features a short, 9 mile course, or a longer 18 mile route along Hermitage Road and Monument Avenue. Add live music, exhibitors, food and interactive activities, and the Anthem Moonlight Ride is sure to be an evening you won’t forget.Read More

Enjoy the beauty of one of America’s oldest settlements….through a layer of mud. Just like the Daubers that built the mud houses in the Citie of Henricus, you will have a chance to relive your childhood with plenty of messy mud on hand at the Henricus Dauber Dash. The 4.5-mile course starts in the Citie and goes arou...nd the trail loop at Dutch Gap, but this isn’t your typical trail run. Think much, much messier. We guarantee you will get wet and dirty as you climb, crawl and weave through multiple obstacles along the way. And just when you think you can’t get any dirtier, you’ll come face-to-face with the final mud pit at the finish overlooking the scenic James River. The Henricus Dauber Dash, the best of nature, history and fun…all rolled in mud.

Awards to top three overall male and female finishers of the Dauber Dash.

Awards for "Best Mud," "Best Reenactor" and "Best Costume" will also be handed out to Dauber Dash participants.

For more information, please visit: http://sportsbackers.org/events/dauber_dash.htmRead More

Bring your game to Richmond 's biggest 3 on 3 basketball showcase and take part in the thrills of the U.S. Army 3 on 3 Summer Hoops tournament. Teams of all ages & skill levels take their shot at being the best on their court. In between games, challenge your friends to dribbling and shooting competitions on the cont...est court. Throw in the Slam Dunk contest, music, food and cool sponsor giveaways and you'll see why this event rocks!

The U.S. Army 3 on 3 Summer Hoops— this summer’s must thing to do. Sign up today and celebrate the fierce fun of everyone’s favorite playground sport.

For more information and to register visit our website!
http://sportsbackers.org/events/3_on_3/3_on_3_summer_hoops.htm
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Dominion Riverrock unites the community through a unique mix of sports, music and fun, set against the backdrop of Richmond’s downtown riverfront.

The party begins on Friday with a live performance by Rusted Root…a Mud Run...and an acrobatic freestyle bike competition. Then, join in the fun Saturday as athletes from ar...ound the region square off in high-adrenaline activities both in and around the river—like the James River Scramble trail run, mountain biking, kayaking and much more.

With additional musical performances, spectator water sports like the highflying water dogs, food, exhibits, a downtown Bar Crawl and more, Dominion Riverrock is sure to make a splash as Richmond’s premier river event.

For more information, such as concert details or registration for the sporting events, visit the website at www.sportsbackers.org/events/riverrock/riverrock.htm

***UPDATE***
CONCERT LINEUP - check links below for information on all the artists!
Friday
6:30 p.m. Jesse Chong opening for Rusted Root

Saturday
10:00 a.m. In Technicolor
11:35 a.m. The Transmitters
1:10 p.m. Horsehead
2:45 p.m. The Annuals

Text for special weekend alerts!
Dominion Riverrockers get text updates -- text Riverrock to 21333
Dominion Riverrock Partiers get text updates -- text After Party to 21333
Filthy 5k Mud Runners get text updates -- text Filthy5k to 21333
James River Scramblers get text updates -- text Scramble to 21333Read More

Whether you’re a first-time duathlete or a hard-core competitor, there is something for everyone at the National Duathlon Festival! Historic downtown Richmond plays host to all things Duathlon. Stay in a downtown hotel and walk to the transition area, restaurants, and shopping. New on-road and off-road courses will en...hance the competitors experience in 2009. The post-race tailgate party, on-course spectator party zone and vendor expo combined with great racing provides for one awesome Du weekend!

All events are open to everyone with no qualifying required!
Sign up today because space is limited!
http://www.duathlonnationals.com/duathlon_registration.htm
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