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2018 OFFICIAL RACE GUIDE

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It’s spring time; the cherry blossoms are in bloom and looking to join the Sub 40 Club, going for a PR, or just the 2018 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented taking in all the excitement of the course, I hope race by Kroger is this Saturday! Whether you're involved in day is everything you hoped for and more. this Richmond tradition as a participant, volunteer, committee member, band, spirit group, or cheering Good luck on Saturday! spectator, you make the 10k the don’t-miss block party of the year. It's not RVA without the 10k!

We hope you find this Race Guide helpful in preparing you for all the logistics of race day on Saturday, April 14th. We would also like to share inspirational stories and experiences of the people that will be joining you Meghan Keogh on your journey to the finish line. Whether you are Race Director

Table of Contents

4 Schedule & Expo 19-24 Maps

6 Event Charities 25 Race Etiquette

8-11 Race Day Info 26 Profile: Police Recruits

12 Past Winners 29 Sports Backers Upcoming Events

14-15 Profile: Father-Son Duo 33 Profile: Kids Run RVA

16 Virginia529 Kids Run 34 Race Committee

18 Race Day Traffic Info / FREE Bike Valet

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PACKET PICK-UP/RACE EXPO Schedule Packet pick-up will be available at the TowneBank Health & Fitness Expo held at the Richmond Raceway Exhibit Hall (600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23222) on Thursday, April 12, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A photo ID is THURSDAY, APRIL 12 required to pick up your race packet. You may pick up a race packet 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. for another pre-registered runner, provided you have a copy of their TowneBank Health & Fitness Expo/Packet photo ID. THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP! Pick-Up at Richmond Raceway Exhibit Hall NEW! RACE DAY REGISTRATION Have friends or family who are still waiting to register? We now offer Race Day registration from 7 to 9:30 a.m. in the Siegel Center adjacent FRIDAY, APRIL 13 to the 10k Start Line. The cost is $65 for adults and $55 for youth 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (14 & under). Please note that Race Day registration does not include TowneBank Health & Fitness Expo/Packet a participant shirt or race bag (Race Day registrant’s may pick up their Pick-Up at Richmond Raceway Exhibit Hall shirt and bag at Sports Backers’ office the week after the race). EXPO PARKING The Richmond Raceway has plenty of FREE parking spaces located in SATURDAY, APRIL 14 the surface lots outside the building. 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Richmond Times-Dispatch Dress Up & OFFICIAL EVENT MERCHANDISE Run contest check-in on the north side of Leave time at the Expo to check out the latest event merchandise Broad St. near Shafer St. and Start Line inside Sports Backers Store. With a great selection of running apparel and commemorative items, there’s sure to be something for everyone 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on your shopping list. Bonus! Every dollar you spend helps Sports Bike Valet service available on Laurel Backers’ mission come true. Celebrate your accomplishment and help Street across from Altria Theater Sports Backers build a more active community! Learn more about Sports Backers on page 29-30. 7:30 a.m. Blessing of the Runners at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bag Check available on Laurel Street across from Altria Theater DOWNLOAD THE 10K APP! 8 a.m. Now you can have all the event info for Virginia529 Kids Run starts on Park event weekend at your fingertips! Runner Avenue near Harrison Street tracking, course maps, schedules, expo directions, spectator info, and event 8:30 a.m. details are all included. Enjoy everything Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k starts at that the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k Broad and Harrison Streets (Wave A) and Virginia529 Kids Run have to offer! 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. SUBWAY Post Race Festival on Laurel Street and S. Cathedral Place/Floyd Avenue

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sportsbackers.org 5 Event Charities Event Charities: VCU Massey Cancer Center & Kids Run RVA VCU MASSEY CANCER CENTER: JOIN THE MASSEY CHALLENGE! VCU Massey Cancer Center is the official charitable fundraising partner of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k for the fourteenth year in a row! Take action in the fight against cancer and help raise crucial funds for Massey Cancer Center’s life-saving mission!

HOW TO MAKE YOUR MILES MATTER ON APRIL 14TH: 1. Register at masseychallenge.com

2. Customize your fundraising page with photos and personal message and share with your network via email and social media

3. Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join you

4. With $100 raised or donated, you receive the 2018 commemorative Team Massey technical shirt to wear on race day!

With your help, we will be one step closer to curing cancer.

OFFICIAL RACE CHARITY!

Kids Run RVA is an initiative of Sports Backers that motivates thousands of young people across our region to run and be active on a regular basis. Sports Backers is committed to improving the health of our children by encouraging routine physical activity, which is critical to their long-term growth and well-being.

As an official charity of the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k, donations to Kids Run RVA help us to provide free training opportunities for youth of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds as well as funding to support school-based run clubs and events. For schools with fewer resources, Kids Run RVA grants can additionally cover transportation and entry fees to Sports Backers events - like the Virginia529 Kids Run - which serve as celebrations of the students’ discipline and hard work.

We invite each of you to learn more about how you can get involved with Kids Run RVA. Each time a child laces up his or her shoes, you will be giving them the most important gift of all: a path to good health and fitness!

6 sportsbackers.org Just like you on race day, we give everything. Impact Makers is a management and technology consulting ﬁrm that donates 100% of net proﬁts over the life of the company. Our $2.5 million in contributions to the Richmond community since 2006 is just the beginning. Partner with us so that together, we can give everything. Race Day

CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART OFFERS BLESSING OF THE RUNNERS ON Race Day Info RACE MORNING BAG CHECK Want to start this year's Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k with a little Divine Assistance? If so, you're invited to attend an Bag check is available to all registered participants from ecumenical worship service and "Blessing of the Runners" 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Laurel Street across from the that will take place at 7:30 a.m. on race day, April 14. This Altria Theater, so you will need to go there first to drop off brief worship service will take place at Cathedral of the your gear and then head over to the start area on Broad Sacred Heart, which is on Laurel Street facing Monroe Park Street. You will attach the tear-off tag on your bib to your - around the corner from the finish line for the 10K. All are bag to identify it as yours. ALL BAGS ARE SUBJECT TO invited to attend! For more information, contact the Office SEARCH. 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! A panel of judges 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 2018 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k, and you must wear your bib number. Check in at the Richmond Times-Dispatch Contest tent on the north side of Broad Street near Shafer Street between 7 and 10 a.m. prior to your race start time. You must wear your costume while you participate in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. Winners will be posted on Richmond. com on Saturday afternoon, April 14. Criteria for winning include creativity, originality, craftsmanship, enthusiasm and theme. Full contest rules can be found on our website.

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WAVE START INFORMATION WAVE START SCHEDULE What are Waves? It’s pretty simple actually. Instead of one big start with all 25,000 people taking off at once, we divide Wave A - Seeded Runners - Sub 40:00 8:30 a.m. everyone into almost 40 waves. Each wave is organized by Wave AA - Seeded Runners - 40:00 to 41:59 8:31 people’s expected pace so that everyone can run with others their own speed. Waves start with the fastest runners, then Wave AB - Seeded Runners - 42:00 to 43:59 8:32 go to slower runners, then joggers, then walkers. You selected Wave AW - Wheelchair Participants 8:35 your own wave when you registered. Wave B - Seeded Runners - 44:00 to 45:59 8:37 Wave BA - Seeded Runners - 46:00 to 46:59 8:38 While lining up on Broad Street, please look for the volunteer Wave BB - Seeded Runners - 47:00 to 47:59 8:39 holding the wave sign that corresponds to your bib. For example, if the wave listed on your bib number is SB, then Wave C - Seeded Runners - 48:00 to 48:59 8:40 you will look for the “SB” sign. Your group will be walked into Wave CA - Seeded Runners - 49:00 to 49:59 8:41 the starting corral as the start time for your wave approaches. Wave D - Seeded Runners - 50:00 to 50:59 8:42 Wave Security will be on hand to make sure that you are lined Wave E - Seeded Runners - 51:00 to 51:59 8:43 up with the correct wave. Wave F - Seeded Runners - 52:00 to 52:59 8:44 PLEASE NOTE: Wave G - Seeded Runners - 53:00 to 53:59 8:45 • If you wish to start with someone who is in a different Wave H - Seeded Runners - 54:00 to 54:59 8:46 wave, you may do so by starting in the slower person’s Wave J - Seeded Runners - 55:00 to 55:59 8:47 wave. In other words, you may drop back to a slower wave, Wave K - Seeded Runners - 56:00 to 56:59 8:49 but no one may move up to a faster wave. THIS WILL BE Wave L - Seeded Runners - 57:00 to 57:59 8:50 STRICTLY ENFORCED! Wave M - Seeded Runners - 58:00 to 58:59 8:51 • Be sure to pin your bib number to the front of your shirt. Wave N - Seeded Runners - 59:00 to 59:59 8:53 You must wear your bib number to be admitted into the Wave P - Runners - 60:00 to 60:59 8:55 starting corral. Your race number also contains your timing Wave Q - Runners - 61:00 to 61:59 8:57 device. Please do not bend or fold your bib as this may Wave R - Runners - 62:00 to 62:59 8:58 damage the timing device and prevent you from receiving an accurate time. Wave SA - Runners - 63:00 to 65:59 9:00 a.m. Wave SB -Runners - 63:00 to 65:59 9:04 • Remember, we have chip timing to record your exact start Wave SC - Runners – 63:00 to 65:59 9:08 time, so your results will accurately reflect the time it took Wave SD - Runners – 63:00 to 65:59 9:12 you to run the race no matter which corral you start in. Wave SE - Runners – 63:00 to 65:59 9:16 Wave TA - Runners – 66:00 to 69:59 9:19 Wave TB - Runners – 66:00 to 69:59 9:22 IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT WAVE Wave UA - Joggers – 70:00 to 74:59 9:25 START TIMES Wave UB - Joggers – 70:00 to 74:59 9:29 Wave VA - Joggers – 75:00 to 89:59 9:32 Each wave will begin promptly at its designated start time. Participants are responsible for being on time Wave VB - Joggers – 75:00 to 89:59 9:36 for the start of their wave. Starting mats will be turned Wave WA - Jog/Walkers – 90 to 100 min. 9:39 off immediately after the start of Wave YA in order to Wave WB - Jog/Walkers – 90 to 100 min. 9:44 reopen Broad Street, so latecomers are in danger of not Wave WC - Jog/Walkers – 90 to 100 min. 9:49 receiving an accurate start time. Wave XA - Walk/Joggers – 100 to 110 min. 9:52 Wave XB - Walk/Joggers – 100 to 110 min. 9:56 Wave YA - Walkers – 110 min. or more 10:00 a.m.

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EVENT FEATURES DISPOSABLE BIB ALLIANZ WORLDWIDE TIMING TAG PARTNERS COMMUNITY The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is timed using the SPIRIT CONTEST ChronoTrack “B-Tag,” a light-weight disposable timing The most enthusiastic Spirit Groups device that comes attached to your race bib and requires no along the 10k course will receive special recognition! A Spirit additional application. Do not remove the timing tag from Group’s goal is to show the most enthusiasm through cheers, the back of your bib and do not fold or crumple your bib. dances, and encouragement given to the 10k runners and walkers. A $300 Grand Spirit Award will be given to the DASH FOR THE CASH winning group, with cash prizes going to twelve other groups. Amy Garber has been chosen as the Dash for the Cash All groups must be registered and approved in advance with competitor and has a chance to win a $2,500 bonus prize. Sports Backers to compete for the awards. Check the race Amy's race starts at 8:30 a.m. with a roughly 2.5-mile head website for more details. start. When the starting gun goes off, she will dash for the finish line, followed closely by the elite runners. If Amy can SUBWAY POST out-run the fastest elite runner, the $2,500 Dash for the RACE FESTIVAL Cash prize is hers for the taking! If not, the prize is donated to the VCU Massey Cancer Center. Catch your breath and celebrate your finish at the post- race party on Laurel Street and Cathedral Place/Floyd Avenue! There will be a DJ, along with food, drinks, and 2018 FINISHER activities for the little ones. MEDAL 2ND IN 3-YEAR SERIES EVENT COVERAGE ON CBS 6 We’re excited to be Be sure to watch for stories and race giving 2018 event coverage on CBS 6 the week leading up finishers the second to the event. On race morning there will be live pre-race in a series of limited coverage of the event, and cut-ins throughout. edition medals. These medals, earned year-to-year, complement each other and fit together to form one seriously cool Mega Medal. They're 10K FAMILY MEETING AREA the perfect way to commemorate your race, whether you're Upon exiting the Finish Line Corral, there will be an area to a first-timer or a 10K veteran! The third and final piece will meet your family and friends on Cathedral Place. Just tell be revealed in 2019 when the 10k turns 20! them to meet under the sign listing the letter of the alphabet Did you miss out on the 2017 medal but want it to add to that corresponds to the 10k participant’s last name. your collection to build the Mega Medal? A limited number are for sale on our website.

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EVENT DO'S AND DON'TS MarathonFoto professional photographers will be taking participant photos along the 10k course and at the finish For the enjoyment of all participants and spectators, please line of both the Ukrop’s adhere to the following event rules: Monument Avenue 10k • No strollers, baby joggers, animals on leashes, and Virginia529 Kids Run. skateboards, skates, handcycles, or bicycles will be Be sure your bib number is visible, and smile when you see allowed on the course. This will be strictly enforced. the MarathonFoto team. Then, visit their website the week after the race to see your photos. • 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. FINISHER CERTIFICATES • The post race food area is for registered event participants Free finisher certificates will be available on your official only. Please do not bring family members in with you. results page after the race. Just click and print! • Please do not leave any personal items at the start line. Anything left behind at the start line after the last wave PICK UP THE RICHMOND TIMES- has departed at 10:00 a.m. will be collected and either DISPATCH 10K EDITION disposed of or donated to local charities. On Sunday, April 15, the Times-Dispatch will feature a special section with stories, photos, top results, and more from the ATHLETE ALERTS event. Be sure to pick up your keepsake copy of this edition. Sign up to receive updates when your favorite participant reaches certain points on the course: start line, half way REGISTER FOR THE 2019 10K ON RACE (3.1 miles), and the finish line. Register online or download DAY AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT! our app. The Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k will turn 20 at the April 13, 2019 event! We’re starting the year-long celebration by NEW! SUB :40 CLUB opening registration at the SUBWAY Post Race Festival on Joining this Club is no easy feat! Run the 10k in 39:59 or Saturday, April 14. Sign up on site and walk away with a FREE better and bragging rights and exclusive commemorative King of Pops Ukrop's Rainbow Cookie pop (while supplies last)! swag will be yours at the finish! Just head to the Merchandise Tent in the SUBWAY Post Race Festival area LOST & FOUND and pick up your prize! If you lose or find valuables on race day, please go to the Volunteer Check-in tent on Cathedral Place. Lost and found RACE RESULTS items will be taken to the Sports Backers office on Monday, Final, official results will be available on our website by the April 16. If you lose something, you can call 804-285-9495 evening of Saturday, April 14. or email [email protected]. RACE PHOTOS

sportsbackers.org 11 Race Day PAST MALE 10K WINNERS PAST FEMALE 10KWINNERS 2000 Jared Segera 29:27 2000 Alisa Harvey 35:25 2001 Elly Rono 29:59 2001 Anna Pichrtova 34:57 2002 Reuben Chesang 29:32 2002 Lynbov Demisova 33:22 2003 Gilbert Koech 28:34 2003 Edna Kiplagat 32:28 2004 Reuben Chebii 28:07 2004 Tatyana Petrova 32:46 2005 Ernest Meli-Kimeli 28:43 2005 Tatyana Petrova 32:46 2006 Nicodemus Malakwen 28:31 2006 Magdalene Makunzi 32:33 2007 Teferi Bacha 28:29 2007 Magdalene Makunzi 32:24 2008 Abdi Abdirahman 28:32# 2008 Leah Kiprono 34:19 2009 Tilahun Regassa 28:21 2009 Amane Gemeda 32:37 2010 Alene Reta 28:26 2010 Megan Wright 33:06 2011 Julius Kogo 29:02 2011 Megan Wright 33:12 2012 Mengistu Nebsi 28:33 2012 Melisa Mejdoub 33:07 2013 Julius Kogo 28:18 2013 Ogla Kimaiyo 32:25 2014 Paul Chelimo 29:24* 2014 Kellyn Johnson 33:18* 2015 Tyler McCandless 29:38* 2015 Kellyn Taylor 33:21* 2016 Silas Frantz 30:46* 2016 Nicol Traynor 34:01* 2017 Ryan Hagen 30:37* 2017 Rachel Ward 35:55*

Bold indicates race record / *Collegiate Running Association 10k Road Race National Championships / #USA Track & Field Men’s 10k Road Race National Championship

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for the Mitchells By Pete Woody “I started running when I was 10 years old…and I have been been running it ever since,” Donald said. “I just like the running ever since.” event and coming back every year. And it kind of evolved into one of my go-to races. I only have two races…that I do Donald Mitchell has taken part in the Ukrop’s Monument every year, and this is one of them.” Avenue 10k presented by Kroger for 17 straight years, and he’s ready for 10k number 18 this year. Considering the above quote about his running background, it’s no surprise that he’s such a dedicated running and active living enthusiast. And it should also be no surprise that the 10k has become a family affair for Donald and his son Denzel. Now a senior in high school, Denzel got his start in the Virginia529 Kids Run and is preparing to run the 10k for the tenth time. Running has provided a common bond for the father-son duo, and the 10k has become something they look forward to each year.

Denzel has grown to share his dad’s passion for running, thanks to the example he set and some coaching influence he provided along the way. “I started out running because I saw him running,” Denzel said of Donald’s early impact. “I started to look forward to doing the mile for our physical fitness test [in school]. Then, I was the best in the class. I started training with the high school team, because he helped out with the high school cross country and track teams.”

With Donald being a regular participant in the 10k, it was only natural that Denzel wanted to join him there, and he first took on the one-mile Virginia529 Kids Run—and though he was influenced by his dad, he got a little help from his mom, too. “That is the first race that I ran. My Donald ran track and cross country through high school, mom ran with me just because I’d never run a race before. though he says his running journey really kicked off as an I didn’t think I would know the course... I ran that for two adult once he started taking part in road races. “I moved or three years and then I started running the 10k because down to Atlanta and really started running continuously,” I could always run long distances.” As he has continued Donald said. “I did my first half marathon down there, to improve over the years, Denzel has tried to set specific and then my first marathon.” After eventually returning to goals, and he has one in mind for this year’s race as well: Heathsville, Virginia, where he currently lives, and working finish under 40 minutes to join the new ‘Sub 40 Club’ and in Richmond, he learned about the Ukrop’s Monument pick up the Sub 40 trucker hat that participants receive Avenue 10k from a colleague who mentioned the race to for finishing under that time goal. him. After taking part for the first time in 2002, it has become one of the few races he runs each year. “I have The 10k tradition is one that the Mitchells hope to continue,

14 sportsbackers.org Profile: Father-Son Duo and the event’s partnership with the Collegiate Running and this is one of them. The other one is the Turkey Trot in Association (CRA) is especially appealing to Denzel as he gets Urban Tentant that is up where we stay and we do that every ready to graduate high school. “I definitely want to try that,” year on Thanksgiving Day.” Denzel said of being part of the CRA and the opportunities it provides college students. “I want to try to keep getting better.” Denzel Mitchell, son of Donald, shares his passion for running, “I started out running because I saw him running,” proclaimed Denzel. The first race he ran was the Virginia529 Kids Run. “I ran that for two or three years and then I started running the 10k because I could always run long, that is what I like to do, I like to run long.” His father’s participation in the sport influenced his running progression. “I started training with the

For two competitive runners, it’s natural to ask if they are now racing each other rather than merely running together—but it’s clear that the bond they’ve formed is more important than who finishes first. “In the past few years we have pretty much been going on [and] running our own pace,” Donald said. “But we do a pretty good job of coming in together.” high school team, because he helped coach the high school cross country and track teams. I ran with them, that is when I really started finding out what running is and how big it was.” “My first day at high school, my cousin said you should A fan of the culture of running, Denzel strives to reach the come out and run cross country. I did not know what it was, elite-level. He plans on giving it his all on April 14, “Trying to I was like, ‘Cross country?’ I said okay, I like to run.” Donald make the Sub :40 Club this year,” he expressed. participated in cross country throughout all four years of high school, and after graduating his running journey only Donald and Denzel will run the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue continued as he started competing in road races. “I moved 10k together for the tenth time on April 14. The father-son down to Atlanta and really started running continuously,” duo are training for the 6.2 mile race and who is faster is up said Donald. “I did my first half marathon down there, and for question, “Depends on the year, he actually beat me one my first marathon.” After returning to Heathsville, VA, he year. Before that when he was younger, I actually slowed up began working in Richmond where he heard of the Ukrop’s to run with him when he was like 8 to 9 years old,” stated Monument Avenue 10k. In 2002, he ran the 6.2 mile race for Donald. “In the past few years we have pretty much been the first-time and today continues the tradition with his son. going on running our own pace but we do a pretty good job of “You know I only have two races a year that I do every year, coming in together.”

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VIRGINIA529 KIDS RUN INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION A half-hour before the 10k participants make their way • One adult may accompany any child age 8 or under while down Monument Avenue, over 1,000 youngsters will line they are on the course. NEW THIS YEAR: The parent or up for the 16th annual Virginia529 Kids Run. Representing guardian must sign a waiver while registering the child a generation of future runners, children ages 5-12 will online or bring a signed copy to packet pick up. At packet complete a one-mile course that starts on Park Ave. and pick up, the parent or guardian will receive a special bib takes them to Lombardy St. to Stuart Circle to Monument that MUST be worn and be visible during the event. Ave and back down Franklin St. where it crosses the same • Kids Run participants will not be timed. There will be a finish line as the 10k. The Virginia529 Kids Run is another clock at the finish for those interested in noting their own example of how the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is more finish time. than just a race—it’s a fun festival event for the whole family that promotes a healthy lifestyle! • As the finishers enter the finish line chute, they will receive a medal and be reunited with their parents. Then STARTING LINE/WAVE STARTS it’s on to the post-race food tent. • PLEASE no dogs, bikes, or strollers in the start chute, The starting line for the Virginia529 Kids Run is located on course, or finish area. Park Avenue near Harrison Street. Participants will line up in waves based on age (and corresponding to the color of their bib number) and will start as follows: KIDS RUN MEETING AREA ONE parent will be allowed to enter the finish line area WAVE BIB COLOR AGES START on Franklin Street via Shafer Court in order to meet their child(ren). This will help reunite kids and parents faster 1 Purple 10-12 8 a.m. as well as keep the exits clear. Once reunited, they will 2 Green 9 8:02 a.m. continue to the specified exits. All parents must meet their children in this area after the children finish the race.No 3 Green 8 8:04 a.m. child will be allowed to exit without being accompanied by an adult. 4 Orange 7 8:06 a.m.

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Sports_TBR_Sportsbackers_Monument_10k_8x10.5_Ad_4c.indd 1 1/24/18 11:57 AM Race Day RACE DAY SHUTTLE SERVICE Traffic Info WINN Transportation will offer two separate shuttle pick-up locations: City Stadium and The Diamond. Anyone wishing MOTORISTS NOT TRAVELING TO THE RACE ARE to take advantage of the shuttle service on race day MUST STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO USE I-95 AND I-195 purchase a wristband at the Expo during packet pick up AROUND THE CITY. For a list of street closures and traffic hours. Wristbands will be sold on a first-come, first-served pattern changes on race day, please visit our website. basis. There are NO shuttle wristbands available for purchase on Race Day. The cost is $5 per person round trip from City RACE DAY PARKING Stadium and $8 per person round trip from The Diamond. We encourage participants to carpool to the race. Even The shuttle will drop off at Adams and Canal Street. better, jog or ride your bike to the starting line! Free parking SHUTTLE BUS NOTES: is available on streets throughout the area. We strongly recommend going east of Belvidere to find on-street and • Parking spaces are limited at both locations so carpooling surface-lot parking. To lessen the chance of getting stuck in is recommended. A wristband on the shuttle bus does not traffic, please avoid the Belvidere exits off I-95 and I-195, guarantee you a parking spot in the parking lots at either and instead go farther east and exit on 3rd Street, Broad The Diamond or City Stadium. On-street parking is also Street, or Franklin Street. available at each location. • Shuttles will run on a continuous loop between 6:30 Paid parking is available in several parking decks. Arrive a.m. and 1:30 p.m. from each location to the drop off early, as these spaces fill quickly, or beat the crowds and point. To ensure that you have enough time to walk from pre-purchase your parking spot for $8 (which goes up to the drop off point to the start line, please plan to arrive $10 on Race Day)! Follow the given directions to avoid at your shuttle pick up location at least 90 minutes street closures. before your wave is scheduled to start. The drop off • HENRY ST. PARKING DECK - WEST (200 N. HENRY ST) location is 8 blocks from the 10k start area where waves Traveling west on Grace Street from downtown, the begin to line up. (View map) entrance to the deck will be located on your right at the • Each shuttle passenger must have a wristband to board the intersection of Henry St (one block east of Belvidere St). shuttle at the pick-up locations. • 801 W. MAIN STREET (BETWEEN LAUREL & CHERRY ST.) • To expedite the purchase of shuttle wristbands at the expo, Take I-195 to the Idlewood exit. Make a left turn onto cash is recommended, but credit cards are accepted with Cherry Street to the entrance to the deck. an additional convenience fee. • 609 BOWE STREET (NEXT TO THE SIEGEL CENTER) Exit I-95 at the Boulevard and head south (right). Make a TAKE LYFT TO AND FROM THE RACE left turn onto Leigh St. Travel east to Bowe St and make a Lyft is offering 20% off each ride right turn (one block east of Lombardy). Go south and the on race day, up to two rides, for parking deck will be on your left. Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k • 100 S. JEFFERSON STREET (BETWEEN CARY & CANAL ST.) participants! Just use the code Traveling east on Cary St, the deck will be located on your RVA10K when requesting your right at the intersection of Jefferson St (two blocks east of ride. Lyft will be using a designated drop off and pick- Belvidere St). up zone near Sydney Park, located at the intersection of N. Morris St, N. Brunswick St, and Floyd Avenue Check www.sportsbackers.org for race day parking and (one block from the SUBWAY Post Race Festival). traffic updates.

FREE BIKE VALET SERVICE PROVIDED BY BIKE WALK RVA! We are once again offering a FREE Bike Valet service. across from the Altria Theater. Bike Valet service will Instead of trying to find parking, ride your bike to be available from 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April the event. Bike Valet will be located on Laurel Street 14th. Participants will be able to check their bike bag.

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W Broad St Chantilly St W Leigh St Blacker St Monument Ave

Malvern Ave Start / Finish Westmoreland St

Brook Rd Shenandoah St N Harrison St Patterson Ave N Hancock St Park Ave 2 N Blvd 4 W Grace StS W Broad St W Franklin St

Hemitage Rd N Thompson St

Kent Rd Shafer St Commonwealth Ave Park Ave W Leigh St N Hamilton St F Grove Ave Sauer Ave W Grace St Antrim Ave S N Laurel St Cathedral Pl N Pine St Malvern Ave Patterson Monument Ave Lafayette St Park Ave N Belvidere St W Broad St Ave

Cary Street Rd Kensington Ave 195 W Main St

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Roseneath Rd

N Thompson St N Tilden St Monument Ave Cleveland St

N Belmont Ave 64

N Sheppard St N Allen Ave

Ellwood Ave W Leigh St 95 N Blvd

N Mulberry St N Lombardy St W Cary St N Robinson St N Davis Street

Grove Ave 76 N Harrison St 195 St W Grace St N Meadow St W Franklin St S W Broad St 6 10K & KIDS RUN COURSE DETAIL W Main St N Allen Ave

S Start 10k Family Meeting Area N Lombardy F University W Cary St Park Ave Shafer St Kids run-1 mile F S Start Kids Run Stadium1 Mile Markers

S N Laurel St Finish 10k & Kids Run Water Stops Cathedral Pl Finish Festival Medical 146 N. Pine St 195

Boat N Belvidere St Monroe Lake Park W Main St Byrd Park

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Finish Medical Water Medals Line A Volunteer Info J Homestead Creamery Shafer St B Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods K Brooks/Fleet Feet C Sports Backers Store L YMCA Pedestrian Finish Chute Walkway D VCU Massey Cancer Center M Richmond Region Tourism Franklin St E Virginia529 N CarMax F Kids Run RVA O Allianz Worldwide Partners G Sports Backers P Bon Secours H Alchemy Coffee Q Lyft Drop Off/ Pick Up Franklin Street Gym I King of Pops 10k Family Meeting Area

Cathedral Pl James Branch Cabell Library Cathedral of the

N Linden St N Morris St Morris N St Harrison N Sacred Heart A Restrooms J Elite P M L K H D B Q Floyd Ave S Cathedral Pl O N I G F E C Kroger Post Subway Monroe Race Food

Main Stage Park Bag Check/Bike Valet Check/Bike Bag N Cherry St Cherry N Altria Theater

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• If nature calls, pull off the course and look for a port‑a‑potty. Do not expect the friendly neighbors to let Race Etiquette you into their homes. Whether it’s your first race or your 1,000th, it’s important to • Feel free to shout words of encouragement to other remember you are not alone when taking part in the Ukrop's participants. They will appreciate your cheers. Monument Avenue 10k. Make this a great experience for • Pay attention to what is going on around you during the everyone by obeying these rules of the road. race. Just as in real life, expect the unexpected. Think loose dogs, lost kids, low branches, and looming potholes. PREPARING FOR THE START • Pay attention to the pre‑race announcements. What you APPROACHING THE FINISH hear will not only help guide you through the course but • Remember to tell your non-registered friends and family will also keep you safe. NOT to cross the finish line with you. • Pin your race number on the front of your shirt. This is FINISH LINE where it is most visible for race officials and allows you access to your Start Wave. Your race number also contains • Don’t stop suddenly upon crossing the Finish Line—you’ll your timing device for the event. If you put it in the pocket cause a collision with those behind you. Quickly move to of your shorts, the timing mats won’t be able to read it. the end of the finish line corral and exit the finish line Same thing if it is in your car – you won’t get a time. In area immediately. From there, you may follow the signs to order to receive an accurate time, please make sure that the Post-Race Food tent and Family Meeting Area. your race number is: - unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle it) • Upon exiting the Finish Line Corral, there will be an area - pinned in all four corners to meet your family and friends. Just tell them to meet - not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.) under the sign listing the letter of the alphabet that - clearly displaying your race number enables the official corresponds to the 10k participant’s last name. race photographers to identify you after the event • Enjoy post‑race refreshments, but don’t be a pig! Others want to enjoy the goodies too. Moderation is the key so DURING THE EVENT there’s food for the last people finishing the event. Post- • Have fun and enjoy yourself. Run or walk no more than race food is to help you recover from the run not to stock two abreast to allow for others to pass. If you are walking your kitchen cupboards. 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 a Water Stop, 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 24,999 people around you! Please move to the side of the road to spit, throw up, tie your shoe, etc.

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to Train for the 10k and Beyond By Pete Woody The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger is well known as one of the Richmond region’s favorite community events and is a focal point for groups of all sizes to participate and build community spirit. So when the Chiefs of Police for Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover decided they wanted to foster more collaboration and work together more closely, they put their focus on this year’s 10k.

During the 10k, all four jurisdictions will have their most recent police recruit class running the race, a group of around 80 participants total. They will also have space at the finish festival to help participants celebrate their achievements and highlight their demonstrating to our recruits early in to work together in some capacity community outreach efforts. their law enforcement careers.” every year.”

According to Sgt. Stanley A. Sutton Though there are areas where the While training for the 10k and of the Richmond Police Department, organizations naturally overlap and taking part in the race has obvious there are two main strategic aims for share best practices, they hadn’t physical benefits for each department, the collaboration among departments: worked this closely before, making the Sgt. Sutton sees it as an excellent use the large regional appeal of 10k collaboration a unique opportunity opportunity to engage with members of the 10k to broaden their potential for all involved. Sgt. Sutton says the the community outside of normal day- pool of applicants and recruits, and idea came together because the police to-day police activities and build strong demonstrate the partnerships among chiefs all have the same recruitment relationships moving forward. the agencies to show the various ways goals and challenges, and thought it they work together to achieve their would be more effective to collaborate “Participating in the Ukrop’s public safety goals. instead of compete. “It’s better to put Monument Avenue 10k…is another all of our heads together than to try way for all agencies to engage our "We felt like this was the perfect and do it alone and work against each community and let them see that we community event that had thousands other,” Sutton explained. of people coming from all over and are more than just a uniform,” Sutton has a very diverse and great pool Just like any group taking part in the said. “They will hopefully see that of potential applicants that all 10k, Sgt. Sutton believes that by we are human and love to participate agencies could benefit from," said working together, the recruits and law in community events. We have so Sgt. Sutton. "The race also allows enforcement professionals will form many law enforcement officers who us to demonstrate to the citizens a stronger bond and the efforts will participate in this event on their from the Metro Richmond area and have benefits long after they cross own every year. I think community those who travel the comradery the finish line. “It doesn’t matter engagement is beneficial for the that we all have…This is one way what organization you work for,” he agencies participating and the citizens we are installing this mindset and said. “We are all family and will have we have sworn to protect and serve.”

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TOGETHER, WE ARE BUILDING A MORE ACTIVE COMMUNITY. Sports Backers a 501c3 non-proit is committed to making people rom all corners o our communit more active. We achieve our mission b supporting outh running advocating or sae places to bike and alk celebrating triumphs at our events and encouraging olks to live activel. Your participation in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is inspiring to others and to us. Thank ou. SPORTSBACKERS.ORG Upcoming Sports Backers Events Sports Backers 2018 Event Schedule Be a part of Richmond’s active community, commit to an active lifestyle, or celebrate your hard work by taking part in our sporting events.

Apr 27-28 Ragnar Trail Richmond May 5 Uncorked Half & 5k May 18-20 Dominion Energy Riverrock June 2/3 Marathon Training Team Begins | June 7 Anthem Corporate Run Dominion Energy Riverrock May 18-20 July 22-23 Run Bike Relay presented by Ragnar Aug 4/5 Half Marathon Training Team Begins Aug 11 Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival Aug 25 Moonlight Ride June 7 Aug 25 Patrick Henry Half Marathon Anthem Corporate Run | Sept 15 8k Training Team begins Oct 6 Trails & Ales Oct 27 Whole Foods Market Marathon Jr. Nov 10 Anthem Richmond Marathon Markel Richmond Half Marathon Moonlight Ride | Aug 25 VCU Health 8k Dec 8 CarMax Tacky Light Run

For more information about any of these events, visit sportsbackers.org Trails & Ales | October 6

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The Richmond Times-Dispatch is central Virginia’s leading source of news, entertainment, sports and culture. From investigative journalism to weekend events, we’ve got you covered. Race special: Participants of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k can get their ﬁrst month free when signing up for a digital subscription! Redeem at Richmond.com/RunRichmond Offer expires April 30, 2018 Kristen Reba Rob Nikki-Dee Luehrs Hollingsworth Cardwell Ray THIS MORNING Weekdays 4:30 - 7am & On WTVR.com Profile: Police Recruits Kids Run RVA: Official Charity Partner

Kids Run RVA is a free program of Sports Backers that promotes physical activity to youth across the Richmond region and encourages more kids to get moving more often. Kids Run RVA gives kids the chance to have fun while being physically active in their own communities. With dozens of run clubs in schools and neighborhoods, including many underserved communities, Kids Run RVA gets kids moving on a daily basis.

Check out what they’ve been up to so far in the 2017-18 school year!

run clubs 66 supported 1000+ 50 pairs o shoes o them in complimentary entries lo income or outh running the Virginia 529 given to kids 51 communities Kids Run and Ukrop’s Monument in need Avenue 10k this spring.

in partnership ith Richmond Road 13,455 Runners Club to schools seeking unds to 100+ either implement or maintain run clubs or volunteer run club to help cover the epenses o putting on coaches supported $ PROVIDED school-based running events. through our clinics and orkshops 6000+ Kids participating in the Sports Backers Kids Challenge

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Sports Backers thanks all of the sponsors, volunteers, and participants who make the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k possible!

Brittney Antozzi Sponsorship Jay Lenzi Water Stop Coordinator Kara Bacile Event Management Intern Mike Levins Registration Coordinator and Start Line Candace Benn Training Team Support Louise Lockett Command Center Nan Callahan PR and Social Media Coordinator Jon Lugbill Executive Director of the Sports Backers Megan Capito Start Area Assistant Lauren Millard Sponsorship Alexis Davis PR Intern Carrie Parker YMCA 10k Training Team Head Coach Will Dixon Sponsorship Director Jacki Quinlan Kids Run RVA Coordinator Ro Gammon Start Festival John Raigins Set-up and Breakdown Manager Betsy Garber Registration Coordinator Lisa Randolph Massey Liaison Mara George Course Entertainment/Registration Kate Reedy Registration and Kids Run Marcy George Finish Line Coordinator Lin Rehak Kids Run Course Marshals/Awards Coordinator Michael George Start/Finish Line Coordinator Dr. Jeff Roberts Medical Director Mary Marshall Graeber Volunteer Coordinator Rick Salamida Water Stop Support Matt Gray Barricade Set-up Liaison Todd Salzman Post Race Food Coordinator Roy Grier Kids Run Start Coordinator Scott Schricker Marketing Director Alison Hale Sports Backers Store Megan Schultz Medical Liaison Amy Hartley Course Marshal Coordinator Ashlee Snider Graphic Design Faith Hecht Kids Run Director Thom Suddeth Elite Athlete Coordinator Max Hepp-Buchanan Wave Security Brantley Tyndall Dash for the Cash Support Molly Johnson Expo Director Amy Waters Finish Festival Coordinator Meghan Keogh Event Director Shihan Wijeyeratne Wave Security/Start Area Support Lee Keyt Bike Valet Coordinator Pete Woody Media and Communications Manager Stephanie Kirksey Kids Run Entertainment Coordinator Meghan Wright Start Area/Wave Coordinator Dona Lawson Accounting Manager

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