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MARCH 28, 2015
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Welcome!Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k weekend is finally here! We have created this Race Guide to help prepare you for a great event on March 28th.
The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by MARTIN’S continues to shine as a source of pride for our community. You, the runners and walkers, should be proud of your commitment to lead a healthier life and for the hundreds of thousands of dollars that have been raised for the VCU Massey Cancer Center through the Massey Challenge. The participants of this event continue to inspire so many of us in the community and help support an Active RVA.
The party atmosphere of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k receives the recognition, but it is the widespread community support that makes the event what it is today. I would like to extend a special thank you to the Committee, thousands of volunteers, spirit groups, bands and cheering spectators who are all out there supporting you on race day.
Good luck on Saturday! Whether you are racing, running, or walking, I hope that your 10k is everything you want it to be.
Lisa Randolph Race Director
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NEED TO KNOW
AMICA INSURANCE BAG CHECK Amica Insurance will provide bag check for all registered participants. Bag check is available from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Monroe Park near Laurel Street, so you will
need to go to Monroe Park to drop off your gear and then walk three blocks over to the start area on Broad Street. You will attach the tear-off tag on your bib to your bag to identify it as yours. ALL BAGS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH.
CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART OFFERS BLESSING OF THE RUNNERS ON RACE MORNINGWant to start this year’s Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k with a little Divine Assistance? If so, you’re invited to attend an ecumenical worship service and “Blessing of the Runners” that will take place at 7:30 a.m. on race day, March 28. This brief worship service will take place at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, which is on Laurel Street facing Monroe Park - just steps away from the finish line for the 10K. All are invited to attend! For more information, contact the Office of Vocations, Catholic Diocese of Richmond, at 804-359-5661. This may be your one chance to wear your running shoes and shorts to church! Come pray, receive a blessing, then run — it might just help you hit that PR you’re after!
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH DRESS UP & RUN CONTEST
The competition is stiff, but if you get wild and creative enough with your costume, you might just take home some cash! Online voting on
Richmond.com will determine the top three group and individual/duo entries.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RTD DRESS UP & RUN CONTEST:
You must be a registered participant in the 2015 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and must wear your bib number. Check in at the Dress Up & Run Contest tent in Monroe Park between 6:45-9:30 a.m. prior to the race. You must wear your costume while you participate in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. Winners will be determine through online voting on Richmond.com from Saturday evening until Noon on Tuesday night. Visit the race website or a full list of official rules.
PRIZES1ST PLACE
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
INDIVIDUAL/DUO
$500
$250
$100
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$250
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SCHEDULETHURSDAY, MARCH 2611 a.m. – 9 p.m. Anthem Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pick-Up at Arthur Ashe Athletic Center
FRIDAY, MARCH 2711 a.m. – 9 p.m. Anthem Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pick-Up at Arthur Ashe Athletic Center
SATURDAY, MARCH 286:45 – 9:30 a.m. Richmond Times-Dispatch Dress Up & Run contest check-in at Monroe Park
7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bike Valet service available in Monroe Park across from Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
7:30 a.m. Blessing of the Runners at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Amica Insurance Bag Check available in Monroe Park
8 a.m. Virginia529 Kids Run starts on Cathedral Place near Laurel Street
8:30 a.m. Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k starts at Broad and Harrison Streets (Wave A)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. SUBWAY Post Race Festival in Monroe Park
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WAVE START INFORMATION WAVE START SCHEDULE
CATEGORY START TIME
Wave A - Seeded Runners - Sub 41:00 8:30 a.m.
Wave AA - Seeded Runners - 41:00 to 43:59 8:31
Wave AB - Seeded Runners - 44:00 to 45:59 8:32
Wave AW - Racing Wheelchairs 8:34
Wave B - Seeded Runners - 46:00 to 46:59 8:35
Wave BA - Seeded Runners - 47:00 to 47:59 8:36
Wave BB - Seeded Runners - 48:00 to 48:59 8:37
Wave C - Seeded Runners - 49:00 to 49:59 8:38
Wave D - Seeded Runners - 50:00 to 50:59 8:39
Wave E - Seeded Runners - 51:00 to 51:59 8:40
Wave F - Seeded Runners - 52:00 to 52:59 8:41
Wave G - Seeded Runners - 53:00 to 53:59 8:42
Wave H - Seeded Runners - 54:00 to 54:59 8:43
Wave J - Seeded Runners - 55:00 to 55:59 8:44
Wave K - Seeded Runners - 56:00 to 56:59 8:45
Wave L - Seeded Runners - 57:00 to 57:59 8:46
Wave M - Seeded Runners - 58:00 to 58:59 8:47
Wave N - Seeded Runners - 59:00 to 59:59 8:48
Wave P - Seeded Runners - 60:00 to 60:59 8:49
Wave Q - Seeded Runners - 61:00 to 61:59 8:50
Wave R - Seeded Runners - 62:00 to 62:59 8:51
Wave SA - Runners - 63:00 to 65:59 8:53
Wave SB - Runners - 63:00 to 65:59 8:56
Wave SC - Runners - 63:00 to 65:59 8:59
Wave SD - Runners - 63:00 to 65:59 9:02 a.m.
Wave SE - Runners - 63:00 to 65:59 9:05
Wave SF - Runners - 63:00 to 65:59 9:08
Wave SG - Runners - 63:00 to 65:59 9:11
Wave TA - Runners - 66:00 to 69:59 9:14
Wave TB - Runners - 66:00 to 69:59 9:17
Wave UA - Joggers - 70:00 to 74:59 9:20
Wave UB - Joggers - 70:00 to 74:59 9:23
Wave UC - Joggers - 70:00 to 74:59 9:26
Wave VA - Joggers - 75 to 90 min. 9:29
Wave VB - Joggers - 75 to 90 min. 9:32
Wave VC - Joggers - 75 to 90 min. 9:35
Wave WA - Jog/Walkers - 90 to 100 min. 9:38
Wave WB - Jog/Walkers - 90 to 100 min. 9:41
Wave WC - Jog/Walkers - 90 to 100 min. 9:44
Wave WD - Jog/Walkers - 90 to 100 min. 9:47
Wave XA - Walk/Joggers - 100 to 110 min. 9:50
Wave XB - Walk/Joggers - 100 to 110 min. 9:53
Wave YA - Walkers - 110 to 120 min. 9:56
Wave YB - Walkers - 120 min. or more 10:00 a.m.
In order to provide the safest and most enjoyable event experience possible, the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k utilizes wave starts. You will line up for the start based on the letter on your bib number. This letter represents the wave that you chose based on your predicted or qualifying time.
While lining up on Broad Street, please look for the volunteer holding the wave sign that corresponds to your bib. For example, if your bib number is SB22244, then you will look for the “SB” sign. Your group will be walked into the starting corral as the start time for your wave approaches. Wave Security will be on hand to make sure that you are lined up with the correct wave.
PLEASE NOTE:• If you wish to start with someone who is in a different wave, you may
do so by starting in the slower person’s wave. In other words, you may drop back to a slower wave, but no one may move up to a faster wave. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!
• Be sure to pin your bib number to the front of your shirt. You must wear your bib number to be admitted into the starting corral. Your race number also contains your timing device. Please do not bend or fold your bib as this may damage the timing device and prevent you from receiving an accurate time.
• Remember, we have chip timing to record your exact start time, so your results will accurately reflect the time it took you to run the race, no matter which corral you start in.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT WAVE START TIMESEach wave will begin promptly at its designated start time. Participants are responsible for being on time for the start of their wave. Starting mats will be turned off immediately after the start of Wave YB in order to reopen Broad Street, so latecomers are in danger of not receiving an accurate start time.
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VCU MASSEY CANCER CENTER
Tom Visotsky has deep roots in the Richmond area, both through his running experiences and work in the community, and he’ll be calling on both when he sets off as the participant in this year’s AT&T Dash for the Cash at the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. Visotsky has completed 10 marathons, including four Boston Marathons, and this will be his ninth time participating in the 10k. In addition to his running exploits, he also serves as Business Manager at First Baptist Church and is a past president of the Virginia Society of CPAs.
But there’s one more connection that will serve as his main motivation when he sets off on March 28th - his wife, Rhonda. She is a cancer survivor, and Tom has centered his efforts on raising money for the VCU Massey Cancer Center, an official event char-ity of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k.
“The whole focus of the race has been raising awareness and money for Massey,” Visotsky told CBS-6’s Virginia This Morning in late February. “It’s personal for us. Massey does great work, so it’s really motivating for me.”
His original fundraising goal was set at $10,000, but Visotsky said that they now expect to raise $15,000. To that end, he pledged that if he wins the Dash, he’ll donate the $2,500 prize to Massey. And not that he’s planning on it, but if he were to come up short in the race, the money would be donated to Massey as well. So he sees the whole experience as a win either way.
Visotsky, who has said that he’s always enjoyed the crowd support during the 10k, will be looking for plenty more to help him on the way to the finish line in the Dash, especially as he passes friends and colleagues at First Baptist Church at Monument and Boulevard. And, as you’d expect from an experienced runner, he’s already settled on a plan of attack.
AT&T Dash for the Cash Runner Creates Win-Win Scenario
By Pete Woody
“I’m focusing on my normal pace to start,” Visotsky told Virginia This Morning. “Then I’m counting on the fans to cheer me to the finish line.”
And with his commitment to family, community, and the Massey Cancer Center, he’s made sure he’ll be a winner regardless of whether or not he’s first to cross the finish line.
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HEALTHY SCHOOL CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY THE VIRGINIA529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANThe Healthy School Challenge
is a contest to see what middle school or high school can have the most students sign up for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. Prize money is awarded to the schools with the highest percentage of participation based on total school enrollment for schools competing in the middle school, high school, and small school divisions. Sports Backers provided training t-shirts to participants in the Healthy School Challenge who registered for the event by March 1. Visit the race website to see how the schools ranked.
SUBWAY POST RACE FESTIVALCatch your breath and celebrate your fin-ish at the post-race party in Monroe Park! Along with food, drinks and activities for
the little ones, there will be live music from The Wild Feathers along with Long Arms. Also providing music in Monroe Park is DJ EZ Hutch.
EVENT COVERAGE ON CBS 6Be sure to watch for stories and race coverage on CBS 6 the week leading up to the event. On
race morning there will be live pre-race coverage of the event.
10K FAMILY MEETING AREAUpon exiting the Finish Line Corral, you will see an area to meet your family and friends. Just tell them to meet under the sign listing the letter of the alphabet that corresponds to your last name.
AFTER THE RACE, HEAD TO A 10K WATERING HOLE TO CELEBRATENot only does RVA have the best race, we also have the best restaurants! Stop by one of these official Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k Watering Holes on March 28. Wear your finisher medal and score a sweet deal during your visit! You trained, you ran, you rocked it! Now eat, drink, and revel in your accomplishment!
AT&T DASH FOR THE CASHTom Visotsky has been chosen as the AT&T Dash for the Cash competitor and has a chance to win a $2,500 bonus prize. Tom’s
race starts at 8:30 a.m. at a pre-determined starting position. When the starting gun goes off, he will dash for the finish line, followed closely by the elite runners. If Tom can out-run the fastest elite runner, the $2,500 AT&T Dash for the Cash prize is his for the taking! If not, the prize is donated to the VCU Massey Cancer Center.
CARMAX FAN ZONE Spectators can cheer on participants as they ‘Drive to the Finish’ from the best spot on the course — the CarMax Fan Zone. Look for
it at Stuart Circle, where there will be a DJ, refreshments, and cheering items, including cowbells, pom poms, foam fingers and sign-making materials for you to show your support and enthusiasm. Parking for the CarMax Fan Zone is available on local side streets.
FINISHER MEDAL WILL RECOGNIZE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT
For the first time, the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is awarding finisher medals to everyone who completes the race! Collect yours in the finish chute before you exit into Monroe Park. They’re the perfect way to commemorate your race whether you’re a first-timer or a 10k veteran! You’ve earned it – now you’ll have the bling to prove it!
RICHMOND POSTAL CREDIT UNION COMMUNITY SPIRIT CONTEST
The most enthusiastic Spirit Groups along the 10k course will receive special recognition! A Spirit Group’s goal is to show the most enthusiasm through cheers, dances, and encouragement given to the 10k runners
and walkers. A $300 Grand Spirit Award will be given to the winning group, with cash prizes going to twelve other groups. All groups must be registered and approved in advance with Sports Backers to compete for the awards. Check the race website for more details.
The Wild FeathersThe Wild Feathers
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EVENT DO’S AND DON’TSFor the enjoyment of all participants and spectators, please adhere to the following event rules:
• No strollers, baby joggers, animals on leashes, skateboards,
skates, handcycles, or bicycles will be allowed on the course.
This will be strictly enforced.
• No one other than registered race participants may cross the
finish line. Please do not have anyone join you for the final
stretch. This is strictly enforced.
• The post race food area is for registered event participants
only. Please do not bring family members in with you. There
will be additional food available for purchase in Monroe Park.
• Please do not leave any personal items at the start line.
Anything left behind at the start line after the last wave has
departed at 10 a.m. will be collected and either disposed of
or donated to local charities.
AT&T ATHLETE ALERT SYSTEMSign up to receive updates when your favorite runner reaches certain points on the course: start line, half way (3.1 miles), and the finish line.
• Register online
• Or sign up in person at the AT&T Booth at the Expo
RACE RESULTSFinal, official results will be available at www.sportsbackers.org by Saturday evening, March 28.
RACE PHOTOSMarathonfoto professional
photographers will be taking participant photos along the
course of both the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and Virginia 529 Kids Run. Be sure your bib number is visible, and smile when you see the Marathonfoto team. Then, visit there website the week after the race to see your photos.
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YMCA 10k TRAINING TEAM
Since its inception in 2002, the YMCA 10k Training Team has helped thousands of participants prepare to run or walk the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k, and has grown to 19 locations throughout the Richmond area. With the help of hundreds of volunteer coaches, participants have achieved their race goals and used the training teams as a springboard to an active lifestyle all year round.
There is always a great deal of enthusiasm each year for the training team, but two of this year’s new locations helped bring even more fresh energy to the program. The teams at Bellemeade Community Center in Richmond and the Bensley Sidekicks in Chesterfield were added to meet demand for participants in those areas and to bring increased fitness opportunities to underserved areas of the region in a fun, encouraging environment.
“We are a smaller group, with only 22 people, and the biggest thing I have noticed at Bellemeade is how we have transformed from a training team into a family,” said head coach Kristen Callan. “For many participants, this is their first time in a detailed training program, and that has helped create a family atmosphere and share the excitement and nervousness of preparing for their first race.”
Becky Hapeman, head coach at Bensley, echoed those sentiments. “With race day
approaching, excitement is in the air!” said Hapeman. “We’ve got a friendly, open environment, and the goal is to always keep it fun while getting time to be active and on our feet.”
While the 10-week training program is geared towards preparing for the 10k, the bigger goal is making the running and walking lifestyle accessible to so many new people. Based on experiences of coaches and participants at Bensley and Bellemeade, it appears that many steps have been taken, literally and figuratively, towards achieving that goal.
“Bensley team members are already talking about participating in more races throughout the rest of the year, and they’re pushing each other to stay motivated,” said Hapeman. “I’ve loved seeing our team bond into a family!”
“I do believe that the Bellemeade training team will help our participants continue to live an active lifestyle. A lot of our participants are taking the first step in becoming active,” added Callan. “We’ve talked about organizing weekly runs after the 10k is over and training as a group for other events. We hope to keep our momentum so we can double or even triple our numbers for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k in 2016 – but for now, we are all confident and ready for race day!”
YMCA Training Team program e x t e n d s i t s r e a c hBy Pete Woody
YMCA 10K TRAINING TEAM FOR THE UKROP’S MONUMENT AVENUE 10K
In the YMCA 10k Training Team program created by the Sports Backers 12 years ago, you will find yourself in the company of almost 4,000 people with the same goals and ambitions. Led by veteran trainers Carrie Parker and Michelle Wright, this year’s crew started their hard work in mid-January. Ten weeks later they are off the couch and in the race. Congrats! If you or someone you know would benefit from this program, go to www.sportsbackers.org beginning in December and sign up for next year.
PAST 10K WINNERS MALE
2000 Jared Segera 29:27
2001 Elly Rono 29:59
2002 Reuben Chesang 29:32
2003 Gilbert Koech 28:34
2004 Reuben Chebii 28:07
2005 Ernest Meli-Kimeli 28:43
2006 Nicodemus Malakwen 28:31
2007 Teferi Bacha 28:29
2008 Abdi Abdirahman 28:32#
2009 Tilahun Regassa 28:21
2010 Alene Reta 28:26
2011 Julius Kogo 29:02
2012 Mengistu Nebsi 28:33
2013 Julius Kogo 28:18
2014 Paul Chelimo 29:24*
FEMALE
2000 Alisa Harvey 35:25
2001 Anna Pichrtova 34:57
2002 Lynbov Demisova 33:22
2003 Edna Kiplagat 32:28
2004 Tatyana Petrova 32:46
2005 Tatyana Petrova 32:46
2006 Magdalene Makunzi 32:33
2007 Magdalene Makunzi 32:24
2008 Leah Kiprono 34:19
2009 Amane Gemeda 32:37
2010 Megan Wright 33:06
2011 Megan Wright 33:12
2012 Melisa Mejdoub 33:07
2013 Ogla Kimaiyo 32:25
2014 Kellyn Johnson 33:18*
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Bold indicates Race Record Race / *Collegiate Running Association 10k Road Race National Championships / #USA Track & Field Men’s 10k Road Race National Championship
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A half-hour before the 10k participants make their way down Monument Avenue, over 1,000
youngsters will line up for the 13th annual Virginia529 Kids Run. Representing a generation of future runners, children ages 5-12 will complete a one-mile course that starts on Cathedral Pl. and takes them up Park Ave. to Hanover Ave. to Lombardy St. to Stuart Circle and back down Franklin St. to Monroe Park, where it crosses the same finish line as the 10k. The Virginia529 Kids Run is another example of how the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is more than just a race—it’s a fun festival event for the whole family that promotes a healthy lifestyle!
STARTING LINE/WAVE STARTSThe starting line for the Virginia529 Kids Run is located on Cathedral Place just west of Laurel Street. Participants will line up in waves based on age (and corresponding to the color of their bib number) and will start as follows:
WAVE BIB COLOR AGES START TIME 1 Red 10-12 8:00 a.m. 2 Yellow 8-9 8:04 a.m. 3 Green 5-7 8:08 a.m.
GENERAL INFORMATION• One adult may accompany any child age 8 or under while
they are on the course. • Kids Run participants will not be timed. There will be a clock
at the finish for those interested in noting their own finish time. • As the finishers enter the finish line chute, they will receive a
medal and be reunited with their parents. Then it’s on to the post-race food tent.
KIDS RUN MEETING AREAONE parent will be allowed to enter the finish line area at Monroe Park in order to meet their child(ren). This will help reunite kids and parents faster as well as keep the exits clear. Once reunited, they will continue to the specified exits. All parents must meet their children in this area after the children finish the race. No child will be allowed to exit without being accompanied by an adult.
VIRGINIA529 KIDS RUN INFORMATION
VIRGINIA529 KIDS RUN
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Sports Backers has provided training programs for youth for 11 years, but in 2013 the organization expanded and rebranded these programs under one umbrella initiative – Kids Run RVA. Since that time the impact has grown rapidly. The last few months have been a period of exceptional growth. A national award, a successful crowdfunding campaign, the establishment of new run clubs in the region, and another year expected to bring over 1,000 kids to participate in the Virginia529 Kids Run and Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k are among Kids Run RVA’s most recent accomplishments and accolades.
“Kids Run RVA really seems to have taken off in the last year,” says Faith Hecht, Youth Programs Coordinator at Sports Backers. “With the help of our amazing group of volunteers, coaches, and generous donors, we are encouraging more and more kids to get up and get moving.”
In early February, Kids Run RVA received the Youth Event of the Year award from Running USA, which recognized the Call Federal Marathon, Jr. “We’re thrilled to have received such an honor,” says Hecht of the event, which took place in October 2014. “This award belongs to everyone in RVA that has contributed to our efforts – parents, coaches, volunteers, and so many others!”
In late February, Kids Run RVA launched “Kicks for Kids,” a crowdfunding campaign with the goal of raising $4,000 to buy shoes for kids in run clubs in underserved areas. The campaign exceeded its goal and raised $4,260, all of which will go toward buying shoes for over 80 young runners who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford them.
The core of Kids Run RVA is the run clubs it supports at over 50 schools and communities in the Richmond region. “Run clubs are the simplest way to get kids moving,” says Jacki Quinlan, Community
Fitness Engagement Specialist at Sports Backers. “It gets them out and running, enjoying themselves with their friends and learning how good it feels to adopt an active lifestyle.”
Elementary schools like A.M. Davis and Elizabeth Redd have training programs for their students to prepare for the Virginia529 Kids Run, part of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k on March 28. “The run clubs go far beyond simply helping the students increase their physical fitness,” says LaShawn Moore, Physical Education Teacher at Elizabeth Redd Elementary. “These kids are proud of themselves for what they’ve accomplished. This increased self-confidence has a positive impact that carries over into so many other parts of their lives.”
Along with the elementary schools training for the Kids Run, a number of middle and high schools have training programs for the full 10k race. “In addition to schools that have had students train for the 10k for several years now, we have lots of new schools getting involved,” says Hecht. “We’re excited to see the launch of new training programs at schools like Thomas Jefferson High School and Henderson Middle School.”
“Although we can always have more kids coming to the race, we’re definitely excited to see the increased level of interest from schools,” says Hecht. “We hope this trend continues in the coming years!”
Impact of Kids Run RVA is Felt Across the Richmond RegionBy: Shihan Wijeyeratne
KIDS RUN RVA
Kids Run RVA is an official charity partner of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. Funds raised will be designated to promoting fitness to area youth, especially in underserved neighborhoods. School representatives interested in learning more about Kids Run RVA can visit www.sportsbackers.org.
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EVENT INFORMATION
RACE DAY TRAFFIC INFOMOTORISTS NOT TRAVELING TO THE RACE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO USE I-95 AND I-195 AROUND THE CITY.
For a list of street closings and traffic pattern changes on race day, please visit www.sportsbackers.org/events/travel-parking-info.
FREE BIKE VALET SERVICE OFFERED!We are once again offering a FREE Bike Valet service. Instead of trying to find parking, ride your bike to the event. Bike Valet will be offered in Monroe Park across from Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Bike Valet service will be available from 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m on Saturday, March 28th. Participants will be able to check their bike, and the bag check is adjacent to Bike Valet in Monroe Park.
• 801 W. MAIN STREET DECK (BETWEEN LAUREL AND CHERRY STREET) Take I-195 to the Idlewood exit. Make a left turn onto Cherry Street to the entrance to the deck.
• 1101 W. CARY STREET DECK (CORNER OF CARY AND HARRISON STREET) Traveling east on Cary Street, the deck will be located on your right at the intersection of Harrison Street.
• 609 BOWE STREET DECK (NEXT TO THE SIEGEL CENTER) Exit 95 at the Boulevard and head south (right). Make a left turn onto Leigh Street. Travel east to Bowe Street and make a right turn (one block east of Lombardy). Go south, and the parking deck will be on your left.
• 100 S. JEFFERSON STREET DECK: Traveling east on Cary Street, the deck is located on your right at the intersection of Jefferson Street (two blocks east of Belvidere Street).
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RACE DAY PARKINGWe encourage participants to car pool to the race. Even better, jog or ride your bike to the starting line! Free parking is available on streets throughout the area. We strongly recommend going east of Belvidere to find on- street and surface-lot parking. To lessen the chance of getting stuck in traffic, please avoid the Belvidere exits off I-95 and I-195, and instead go farther east and exit on 3rd Street, Broad Street, or Franklin Street.
Paid parking ($5 per vehicle) is available in several parking decks. To access the parking decks in the area, please use these directions:
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RACE DAY SHUTTLE SERVICEWINN Transportation will offer two separate shuttle pick-up locations: City Stadium and The Diamond. Anyone wishing to take advantage of the shuttle service on race day MUST purchase a ticket at the Expo during packet pick up hours. A limited number of tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $5 per person round trip. The shuttle will drop off at Adams and Canal Street (5 blocks from Monroe Park, site of the Post Race Festival).
SHUTTLE BUS NOTES:• Parking spaces are limited at
both locations, so carpooling is recommended. A ticket on the shuttle bus does not guarantee you a parking spot in the parking lots at either The Diamond or City Stadium. On-street parking is also available at each location.
• Shuttles will run on a continuous loop between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. from each location to the drop off point. To ensure you have enough
time to walk from the drop off point to the start line, please plan to arrive at your shuttle pick up location at least 90 minutes before your wave is scheduled to start. The drop off location is 11 blocks from the 10k start.
• Each shuttle passenger must have a ticket to board the shuttle at the pick-up locations.
• To expedite the purchase of shuttle tickets at the expo, cash is recommended.
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10k Start
Kids Start
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Shuttle Drop-off & Pick-up location(East of Adams St. on Canal St.)
10k Shuttle Drop-off and After Event
Pick-up
Map to START & FINISH Festival
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Race Etiquette
DURING THE EVENT• Have fun and enjoy yourself. Run or walk no more than two abreast to
allow for others to pass. If you are walking in a group, stay in the back of the pack.
• Please don’t allow your non-registered friends and relatives to run or walk with you in the race. They can cheer you on from the side of the road.
• If you are getting water or POWERADE at an aid station, move to the side of the road to grab a cup from a volunteer and keep moving. If you want to stop and drink, move to the side of the road, out of the way of other runners after the aid station. Don’t go too far with your cup. The race volunteers will be collecting the cups and will appreciate not having to go on an extended “litter patrol.”
• Remember, there are over 30,000 people around you! Please move to the side of the road to spit, throw up, tie your shoe, etc.
• If nature calls, pull off the course and look for a port-a-potty. Do not expect the friendly neighbors to let you into their homes.
• Feel free to shout words of encouragement to other participants. They will appreciate your cheers.
• Pay attention to what is going on around you during the race. Just as in real life, expect the unexpected. Think loose dogs, lost kids, low branches, and looming potholes.
APPROACHING THE FINISH• Remember to tell your non-registered friends and family NOT to cross the
finish line with you.
Whether it’s your first race or your 1,000th, it’s important to remember you are not alone when taking part in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. Make this a great experience for everyone by obeying these rules of the road.
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PREPARING FOR THE START• Pay attention to the pre-race
announcements. What you hear will not only help guide you through the course, but will also keep you safe.
• Pin your race number on the front of your shirt. This is where it is most visible for race officials and allows you access to your Start Wave. Your race number also contains your timing device for the event. If you put it in the pocket of your shorts, the timing mats won’t be able to read it. Same thing if it is in your car — you won’t get a time. In order to receive an accurate time, please make sure that your race number is:
unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle)
pinned in all four corners
not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)
Clearly displaying your race number also enables the official race photographers to identify you after the event.
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FINISH LINE• Don’t stop suddenly upon crossing the Finish Line
– you’ll cause a collision with those behind you. Quickly move to the end of the finish line corral and exit the finish line area immediately. From there, you may follow the signs to the Post Race Food tents and Family Meeting Area.
• Upon exiting the Finish Line Corral, there will be an area to meet your family and friends. Just tell them to meet under the sign listing the letter of the alphabet that corresponds to your last name.
• Enjoy post-race refreshments, but don’t be a piggy! Others want to enjoy the goodies too. Moderation is the key, so there’s food for the last people finishing the event. Post-race food is to help you recover from the run, not to stock your kitchen cupboards.
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UPCOMING SPORTS BACKERS EVENTS
APRIL 5 GO! Discover RichmondCome out and experience Richmond like you never have before. This free 10k walking tour winds in and around some of the city’s greatest treasures, including historic sites and landmarks, restaurants, and boutiques.
JUNE 4 Connects Federal Credit Union Corporate 4 MilerShow your boss who’s really boss in this 4-mile race. Or team up with your friends and coworkers to take down that cross-town industry rival. Whether you’re promoting health in the workplace, building corporate pride, or even just getting outdoors for a great summer night with friends, there’s good reason to participate in this Thursday evening event. With post-race festivities featuring plenty of food, drinks (including beer!), live music and fun, this event has quickly become Richmond’s biggest office party.
JUNE 20 RVA Streets Alive!Inspired by open streets projects all over the world, this event is about closing streets to cars and opening them to the public — for one day — to create a whole new healthy, sustainable and vibrant city street experience. FREE and open to everyone to do what you wish – run, walk, bike, roller blade, WHATEVER!
AUGUST 1 Richmond International Dragon Boat FestivalRally your coworkers, friends and family, and join us for Richmond’s biggest spectacle on water – dragon boating! Led by the rhythmic beat of a drum, teams of 20 synchronized paddlers, one drummer and one steersperson race 500 meters up the river in 40-foot canoes rigged with decorative Chinese dragon heads and tails. Top it off with live entertainment and beer trucks to celebrate!
AUGUST 22 Anthem Moonlight RideTake in the sights and sounds of RVA by bike . . . under the moonlight . . . with 3,000 other riders decked out in crazy lights and costumes. Then top it off with pizza, ice cream, a live concert and a beer (for you 21-and-uppers!). With plenty of exhibitors and some interactive activities for the fam, you’re bound to have one fabulous night on the town!
MAY 15-17 Dominion RiverrockThe country’s largest outdoor sports & music festival brings athletes, spectators, musicians, and even dogs to Brown’s Island for a three-day festival against the backdrop of downtown Richmond’s urban riverfront. Fan favorites include dog jumping events, mud and trail runs, mountain bike races, freestyle bikes, bouldering, and stand-up paddleboard and kayak events.
APRIL 17-18 Tent to Trail Relay Assemble a team of your best running buddies, get your camping gear ready, and prepare to conquer the trails in the area’s best urban wilderness in this event! Teams of 4 or 8 will split up the approximately 136 miles over 18-30 hours (depending on your speed). It doesn’t matter if you’re running at midnight or noon, dawn or dusk, the goal is to complete all of your team’s legs of the relay and get across the finish line as fast as you can.
SEPTEMBER 18-19 Maymont X-Country Festival You couldn’t ask for a better place to host one of the country’s premier cross country festivals. With an open 5k, an 8-mile trail run, an elementary school 1-miler, a middle school 3k and a competitive high school invitational, the Maymont X-Country Festival has something for everyone.
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UPCOMING SPORTS BACKERS EVENTS
OCTOBER 17 MARTIN’S Tour of RichmondThis fully-timed Gran Fondo (Italian for “Big Ride”) has distance options for both the serious rider and the weekend warrior. All riders finish at Richmond Raceway Complex. Plan on joining us for the entire day because we’ll celebrate your accomplishment with a big ol’ feast (including beer!) at the raceway afterwards! It’s an experience fit for a pro and open to anyone who loves to ride.
OCTOBER 24 Call Federal Marathon, Jr. Calling all pirates, princesses, goblins, superheroes, and ghosts—we’ve got a fun run that’s less trick and all treat! You can choose between a 0.5-mile or 1-mile course through Richmond’s scenic Byrd Park. This kids-only event is part of the Anthem Richmond Marathon – just happening three weeks earlier!
NOVEMBER 14 Anthem Richmond Marathon, American Family Fitness Half Marathon & HCA Virginia 8kLive bands, spirit groups and enthusiastic spectators line a course that runs through historic neighborhoods, along the scenic James River and past Virginia Commonwealth and Virginia Union universities. What can we say? We work hard to live up to our rep as “America’s Friendliest Marathon”!
DECEMBER 12 CarMax Tacky Light Run We’ve taken Richmond’s tackiest tradition and turned it into an over-the-top event for anyone and everyone. So dust off your ugliest holiday sweater, find anything you can that lights up or glows, hang your stockings by the chimney with care, and get your milk and cookies ready because Santa is coming early this year!
SEPTEMBER 19-27 UCI Road World ChampionshipsRichmond is welcoming the world when the UCI World Road Cycling Championships, cycling’s pinnacle event, come to town for 9 days or racing! Visit www.Richmond2015.com for more details, schedules and course maps.
FIND YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITY TODAY For more information about any of these events, visit www.sportsbackers.org
SEPTEMBER 24 Conquer the Cobbles Run Tour the 2015 UCI Road Championships road circuit course on foot before the world’s best cyclists race through the scenic route just a few days later! The 10.3 mile run will take you through historic Monument Avenue, down the cobblestone streets of Shockoe Slip, up to beautiful Libby Hill Park, and much more!.
SEPTEMBER 25 Conquer the Cobbles Ride The best cyclists in the world are coming to Richmond for the 2015 UCI Road World Championships! Be the first to ride the road circuit course--free from traffic and all yours for two hours. Whether you’re a competitive cyclist or a recreational rider, take advantage of this awesome opportunity to be a part of cycling history!
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EVENT INFORMATION
LOCATION BAND GENRE
Start Area – Broad St. & Gilmer St. Silver Bullets Jazz/R&B
W. Franklin & Harrison Offering Acoustic Rock
1219 W. Broad St. Sunbox Pop/Rock
Broad St. & Lombardy St. Time Benderz Popular Covers
Lombardy & Grace St. Ross Wright Pop/R&B/Gospel
Stuart Circle - CarMax Drive to the Finish The Funk Brothers DJ
Robert E. Lee Monument DJ Rodney S DJ
Monument Ave. & N. Meadow St. The Stray Dog Band Rock & Roll
Monument Ave. & N. Allison St. WHAT'S ON TAP Rock/Pop
Monument Ave. & Strawberry St. Joshua Wake Alternative
Jefferson Davis Monument Bruiser Classic Rock
Monument Ave. & Mulberry St. Mike Lucci Band Chicago Style Blues
Monument Ave. & Colonial Ave. Wave Church Worship Band Inspirational/Christian Rock
Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument The Camping Party DJ
Monument Ave. & Cleveland St. Remedy Rock & Roll
Monument Ave. & Tilden St. C-Dawgy Dawg All Stars Rock & Roll
Arthur Ashe Monument Tredegar Rock
Monument Ave. & N. Thompson St. Chris Lucas & Friends Acoustic Rock/Classic Rock
Monument Ave. & Lafayette St. Curbside Collective Pop/Rock
Monument Ave. & Malvern Ave. DJ Lew Wright DJ
Monument Ave. & Antrim Ave. 2G Classic Rock
Monument Ave. & Sauer Ave. Just Us Band Jazz/Pop/R&B
Monument Ave. & Shenandoah St. AndiBand Pop/Rock
Monument Ave. & Commonwealth Ave. Betsy Lynne & The Boys Folk/Pop
Monument Ave. & Westmoreland St. Salted Dawg Blues Blues/Rock
Monument Ave. & Chantilly St. Richmond Rock Exchange Classic Rock
Monument Ave. & Boulevard John Ivins Worship Band Christian Rock
1222 W. Franklin St. JEB Stuart Old Time Front Porch Band Old time music with bluegrass
W. Franklin St. & Birch St. 3rd Wave Instrumental Surf Rock
W. Franklin & Harrison Funk Brothers DJ
W. Franklin & Shafer DJ Lloyd T DJ
Virginia529 Kids Run Silly Bus Kids Music
SUBWAY POST-RACE FESTIVAL IN MONROE PARK
Finish Chute Stage DJ EZ Hutch Urban/Old School
Main Stage from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Long Arms Indie/Rock
Main Stage from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. The Wild Feathers Rock/Folk
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ALISON BURLESON MerchandiseALISON BURNETTE MerchandiseBRENNA CREECH Training Team CoordinatorWENDY COGGSDALE Start Area/Wave CoordinatorCINDY DICELLO Development ManagerWILL DIXON Kids Run Finish Area Coordinator and Sponsorship ManagerTIM DUNKUM Course Marshal CoordinatorJEFF FITCH Sponsorship DirectorRO GAMMON Start FestivalBETSY GARBER Registration Coordinator (T-shirt Area)MARCY GEORGE Walk-up Registration and Post-Race Food CoordinatorMICHAEL GEORGE Start/Finish Line CoordinatorFRAN GILDAY Registration Coordinator and Finish LineMARY MARSHALL GRAEBER Volunteer CoordinatorROY GRIER Kids Run Start CoordinatorAMY HARTLEY Street Team CoordinatorFAITH HECHT Kids Run Director and Healthy School Challenge CoordinatorMAX HEPP-BUCHANAN Bike Valet CoordinatorMOLLY JOHNSON Finish Festival CoordinatorROSCOE JOHNSON Barricade Set-up LiaisonANDREW KENNEDY Sponsorship ManagerMEGHAN KEOGH Expo DirectorLAUREN KIGER Massey Cancer Center LiaisonSTEPHANIE KIRKSEY Kids Run Entertainment CoordinatorDONA LAWSON Accounting Manager
JAY LENZI Water Stop CoordinatorMIKE LEVINS Registration Coordinator and Start Line JON LUGBILL Sports Backers Executive DirectorOLIVIA MOBAYED Street Team captainSUSAN MORGAN Start Ceremony CoordinatorRUTHIE MORRISON Active RVA Expo BoothCHRIS OLSON Sports Backers InternCARRIE PARKER YMCA 10k Training Team Head CoachRAY PATTERSON City Support and Logistics ManagerJACKI QUINLAN Kids Run RVA CoordinatorJOHN RAIGINS Set-up and Breakdown ManagerLISA RANDOLPH Race DirectorLIN REHAK Awards CoordinatorDR. JEFF ROBERTS Medical DirectorGREG ROTH Elite Athletes CoordinatorROBBIE RUSBULDT Band Support & Spirit Group CoordinatorRICK SALAMIDA Water Stop SupportSCOTT SCHRICKER Marketing DirectorMEGAN SCHULTZ Signage and Medical Liaison DR. PHIL SHERROD Medical SupportASHLEE SNIDER Graphic DesignTHOM SUDDETH Elite Athlete CoordinatorNAN TURNER Registration & Social Media CoordinatorBRANTLEY TYNDALL Dash for the Cash and SAG SupportSHIHAN WIJEYERATNE Sports Backers InternSHAWN WINTER Bike Valet CoordinatorPETE WOODY PR CoordinatorMICHELLE WRIGHT YMCA 10k Training Team Co-Coach MOLLY WRIGHT Digital Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
Special thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers and participants who make the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k possible.
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