Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger Race Guide: June 2021

2021 OFFICIAL RACE GUIDE

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Welcome!

We can’t think of a better way to kick off summer in RVA than with the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger! Although the 22nd running of the event won’t exactly be like our traditional single day event, we’re looking forward to four days of fun and all of the opportunity that comes with a multiday, multicourse event.

For the first time ever, we’ll have nearly one thousand participants tackling the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k not once, but TWICE, as they take on the CoStar Group 10k Challenge. We love the flexibility that comes with the open course format, and we encourage you to customize your race day. Rise early, conquer the 10k at Dorey Park, and celebrate your accomplishment for the rest of the day. Or you could sleep in, enjoy a nice brunch, and take an afternoon stroll through Byrd Park. The world is your oyster so 10k your way!

Your support and continued excitement throughout the past year inspires us to keep moving, keep being positive, and keep coming up with ways for us to

10k together. We can’t wait to celebrate your finish line crossing this year and for many years to come.

In the spirit of togetherness, we ask that for your safety and that of others you abide by the safety policies put in place by Sports Backers and based on current mandates for COVID-19 safety protocols. These protocols will only work if all involved follow them.

We want to be with you every step of race weekend so don’t forget to document your run or walk! Share photos and videos with us on social media by tagging us on Instagram (@sportsbackers), on Facebook (@Ukrop’sMonumentAvenue10k), and by using #ukrops10k! We want to share in your PRs, crazy costume ideas, pre-race jitters, and finish line selfies!

Meghan Keogh Race Director

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Schedule

12-13 Official 10k Course Maps

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Safety Guidelines

16-17 Official 10k Mini Course Maps

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Event Charities

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Sheehy Auto Stores 10k Hero Awards

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Dress Up & Run Contest

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Past Winners

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Race Info

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Special Thanks

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Schedule / Pre-Race

Schedule THURSDAY, JUNE 3 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Official Courses Open Ukrop's #GoalRoll Contest Begins

FRIDAY, JUNE 4 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Official Courses Open

SATURDAY, JUNE 5 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Official Courses Open

SUNDAY, JUNE 6 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Official Courses Open

SUNDAY, JUNE 6 Last chance to register and get your miles in for the 2021 Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 Last day to submit a virtual result. Submit 10k results here.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Last day to enter the Ukrop's #GoalRoll Contest. Click here to enter!

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PACKET PICK-UP Packet pick-up will be available near the start and finish at both of our official courses (Dorey Park and Byrd Park). Whether you plan to participate in-person or virtually, you may pick your packet up from 7 AM to 7 PM from June 3-6. Your bib number will be assigned when you arrive and you’ll also pick up your shirt, finisher medal, and sponsor goodies right near the start and finish line! · Masks are required for anyone not fully vaccinated at packet pick-up. ·Y ou may pick up a race packet for another participant if you have a copy of their photo ID (digital or printed).

OFFICIAL EVENT MERCHANDISE Check out the latest event merchandise at Sports Backers Store and save 20% on any online purchase! With a great selection of running apparel and commemorative items, there’s sure to be something for everyone on your shopping list. Bonus! Every dollar you spend helps Sports Backers’ mission come true. Celebrate your accomplishment and help Sports Backers build a more active community!

Official Courses Safety Guidelines •A ll staff and volunteers will be required to wear a mask at all times, if not fully vaccinated, while handing out bibs or finisher items packets •P articipants will be required to wear a mask during the bib assignment process and when picking up finisher items, if not fully vaccinated.

•P articipants and spectators are asked to maintain social distance at all times, providing 6 feet of space between one another in the start/finish area and on course • Please avoid any crowding at the start/finish and while on course.

•S ome roads at Byrd Park will NOT be closed to vehicular traffic so please follow all rules of the road (i.e. when there is a stop sign, you should stop) and stay alert. Traffic calming measures will be in place throughout the course. In addition, be sure to stay on the left when traffic is sharing the road.

•T he Virginia Capital Trail will not be closed on race weekend so please be aware of other trail users both on foot and on bike. There are several trail crossings on course, which are not closed to vehicular traffic. You must be prepared to stop when crossing these intersections.

• We strongly encourage you to run with your phone and be prepared to dial 9-1-1 in case of emergency.

•T here will be cup-less bottle refill stations along the course. You must bring your own hydration system, cup, water bottle, etc., to use before, during and after your race on an official 10k course.

• When passing someone, please remember to give an audible warning and maintain social distance.

• All spectators who are not fully vaccinated must wear a mask on course.

• All staff and volunteers will be required to wear a mask while on the event premise if not fully vaccinated.

• Cleaning and sanitizing high-traffic areas at the start/finish area and on the course at regular intervals.

• Hand sanitizer available for usage throughout the event.

•P er CDC guidelines the following groups are considered to be at a higher risk for contracting COVID-19. If any of these apply to you, we ask that you take the increased risk into consideration before participating on an official 10k course: -C DC high risk age threshold (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ need-extra-precautions/older-adults.html) -T hose who are immunocompromised or undergoing treatment for an ongoing disease

such as cancer, HIV, liver, or heart disease (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ need-extra-precautions/people-with-medicalconditions.html) - Those with moderate to severe asthma sportsbackers.org

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Event Charity

Kids Run RVA, a program of Sports Backers, is committed to improving the health of all Richmond area youth by encouraging routine physical activity. We do this by supporting school and community based kids running clubs and the coaches who lead those clubs.

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 10k Mini—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!

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Event Charities

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 sixteenth 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 IN SEPTEMBER: 1. Register at https://www.teammassey.org/masseychallenge21 2. C ustomize 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. W ith $100 raised or donated, you receive the 2021 commemorative Team Massey technical shirt to wear on race day!

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

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DRESS UP & RUN CONTEST Even though we’re going remote we’re still getting dressed up! A panel of judges will determine the top three group and individual/ duo entries.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DRESS UP & RUN CONTEST You must be a registered participant in the 2021 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and you must wear your bib number. Rock your costume on your run or walk and submit a photo!

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THREE WAYS TO ENTER: ·U pload a photo on our contest form · Tag @sportsbackers on Instagram ·U se #10kDressUp on a shared social post Winners will be chosen on June 8. Criteria for winning include creativity, originality, craftsmanship, enthusiasm, and theme.

Full contest rules can be found on our website.

Race Info

Race Info EVENT COVERAGE ON CBS 6

RACE RESULTS

Be sure to tune in to CBS 6 throughout race week for stories and race coverage.

Anyone who completes the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on an Official Course will receive an official chip time, which will automatically be added to the event leaderboard. Virtual participants can upload their official finish time to be included on the event leaderboard. There are course specific leaderboards and an overall event leaderboard. Recognition will be given to the fastest time on each course.

LOST & FOUND If you lose or find valuables on race day, it is possible that they will be turned in to Sports Backers. Lost and found items will be taken to the Sports Backers office the week of June 7. If you lose something, you can call 804-285-9495 or email info@sportsbackers.org.

COURSE INFORMATION · Courses will be open and marked from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June 3-6. · Courses will have an official start and finish line, mile markers, directional arrows, and encouraging messages along the way.

PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY Don’t let anything stand in the way of you being a part of one of the nation’s most popular events. Whether you are able to run with us in person or not, you can still be part of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger (and add to your Six Point Two Crew status!).

· Roads will not be closed. Signage and cones will be used to slow and control traffic.

Run or walk 6.2 miles on your own using the RaceJoy app or upload your results here to have an official finisher time and be added to the event leaderboard.

View Course Maps on pages 12-13.

HOW IT WORKS:

DON'T FORGET YOUR OWN CUP/BOTTLE here will be bottle refill stations along the course. These T stops will be cup-less, you must bring your own hydration system, cup, water bottle, etc., to use before, during and after your race on an official 10k course.

-C omplete a 10 kilometer (6.2 miles) run or walk anywhere you would like from June 3-6.

-U se a tracking method (GPS device/watch, RaceJoy, tracking website or app, or treadmill reading) to verify your run -S ubmit your results to receive a finisher time and be added to our event leaderboard

2021 MARKS THE 19TH ANNUAL ONE MILE KIDS RUN! Representing a generation of future runners, children ages 4-12 will complete the 10k Mini at the Offical Course at Byrd Park and Dorey Park.

The 10k Mini is another example of how the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is more than just a race—it’s a fun event for the whole family that promotes a healthy lifestyle!

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Official Course

Byrd Park 10k Course COURSE INFORMATION · Course will be open and marked from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June 3-6. ·C ourse will have an official start and finish line, mile markers, directional arrows, and encouraging messages along the way. · Some roads at Byrd Park will NOT be closed to vehicular traffic so please follow all rules of the road (i.e. when there is a stop sign, you should stop) and stay alert. Traffic calming measures will be in place throughout the course. In addition, be sure to stay on the left when traffic is sharing the road.

PARKING Street parking is available throughout Byrd Park. Additional parking is located in a lot near the intersection of Sheppard St. and Grant St. The start and finish line are in the same location at Fountain Lake. Restrooms are located adjacent to the start area and a few port-o-johns will be located near the start/finish area.

Download a printable Byrd Park Parking Map

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Dorey Park 10k Course COURSE INFORMATION · Course will be open and marked from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June 3-6. · Course will have an official start and finish line, mile markers, directional arrows, and encouraging messages along the way. · The Virginia Capital Trail will not be closed on race weekend so please be aware of other trail users both on foot and on bike. There are several trail crossings on course, which are not closed to vehicular traffic. You must be prepared to stop when crossing these intersections.

PARKING Parking is located in Parking Lot D and Parking Field D. There will be signage outside of the parking areas to let you know which lots are designated parking. The start and finish line are located in Event Field 1, near the bike marker for the Capital Trail. Restrooms are located adjacent to Parking Lot D, behind Parking Lot B near the park playgrounds and a few port-o-johns will be located near the start/finish area.

Download a printable Dorey Park Parking Map sportsbackers.org

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Sure, it’s just a race. But competition can teach us some great lessons on succeeding in life.

And here’s a big one - don’t forget to have fun!

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Official Course

Byrd Park 10k Mini Course COURSE INFORMATION · Course will be open and marked from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June 3-6. ·C ourse will have an official start and finish line, mile markers, and encouraging messages along the way. · In Byrd Park roads in and around the start / finish will be closed to vehicle traffic, while traffic calming measures will be utilized to slow and control traffic in other areas along the course. In addition, be sure to stay on the left when traffic is sharing the road.

PARKING Street parking is available throughout Byrd Park. Additional parking is located in a lot near the intersection of Sheppard St. and Grant St. The start and finish line are in the same location at Fountain Lake. Restrooms are located adjacent to the start area and a few port-o-johns will be located near the start/finish area.

Download a printable Byrd Park Parking Map

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Official Course

Dorey Park 10k Mini Course COURSE INFORMATION · Course will be open and marked from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June 3-6. · Course will have an official start and finish line, directional arrows, and encouraging messages along the way. · The Virginia Capital Trail will not be closed on race weekend so please be aware of other trail users both on foot and on bike. The Dorey Park course is out and back. Participants should u-turn and go back the same way at the 1/2 mile mark.

PARKING Parking is located in Parking Lot D and Parking Field D. There will be signage outside of the parking areas to let you know which lots are designated parking. The start and finish line are located in Event Field 1, near the bike marker for the Capital Trail. Restrooms are located adjacent to Parking Lot D, behind Parking Lot B near the park playgrounds and a few port-o-johns will be located near the start/finish area.

Download a printable Dorey Park Parking Map sportsbackers.org

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YOUR BEST FIT FORWARD

GOOD LUCK RUNNERS! PROUD SPONSOR OF THE UKROP'S MONUMENT AVENUE 10K

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CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Sheehy Auto Stores 10k Hero award recipients!

Alex Noctor

Melissa Williams

Muriel Azria-evans

Gabriella Uhazie

Melanie Brown

Woody Michaux

Kacy Williamson

Nick Doukas

Anthony Clary

Mark Tinsley

Thank you for helping us recognize the everyday heroes throughout our community—those that give of themselves expecting nothing in return. These people have gone above and beyond to keep our community healthy and happy over the past year.

Lynda Bunting Angela Johnson Jonathon Langhorne Kate Bausman Lisa Ziropoulos Shelby Doyle Carolyn Belgrad

Jaroa Favilla Michelle Landon Susan Wolver Suzi Silverstein Whitney Smith Carinell Shackleford Katie Vest

Nicole Hunt Samantha Baxter Sarah Rohrs Reves Chesh McKinnon Christy Gray Kim Ketchersid Lenora Hughes

Lindsay Washington Nikkia Young Rickey Johnson Robyn Dillon Tracy Graves

Race Info PAST MALE 10K

WINNERS

PAST FEMALE

10KWINNERS

2000

Alisa Harvey

29:59

2001

Anna Pichrtova

34:57

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*

2018

Matthew McDonald

30:10*

2018

Bethany Sachtleben

33:37*

2019

Philo Germano

29:34*

2019

Bethany Sachtleben

32:39*

2000

Jared Segera

2001

Elly Rono

2002

29:27

35:25

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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