2022 Official Race Guide: Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger

2022 OFFICIAL RACE GUIDE

FEATURING THE

Richmond’s favorite cookie.

Richmond’s favorite race.

WELCOME! We’re finally BACK on Monument Avenue and we couldn’t be more excited! We can’t think of a better way to kick off springtime in RVA than with the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger!

It’s hard to believe that this will be the 23rd running of the 10k, and we feel so grateful to have had our community behind us for all these years.

This year is going to be a party! There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of race day at the #Ukrops10k.

The buzz in the air is palpable and there seems to never be a shortage of smiles, encouragement, and enthusiasm when we join together on Broad Street to embark on the 6.2-mile journey up and down Monument Avenue. Your continued support and flexibility over the past couple of years is the reason we’ve been working to make this year better than ever, and we think Mother Nature is even on our side— hello blue skies and spring flowers!

Whether this is your first #Ukrops10k or your 23rd (yes, we really do have people that have done it every year), I know we can all agree that the

community is what makes this event so special.

As you all take turns toeing or dancing across the start line, Richmond community members will line Monument Avenue to cheer on their friends, family members, coworkers, and perfect strangers. Bands, DJs, and spirit groups provide local entertainment, over-the-top cheer sections, and the encouragement needed to reach the finish line. Residents along Monument Avenue add a unique blend of energy and excitement to the event atmosphere—some hang hard-to-miss banners on the front of their home, while others pass out treats and have themedparties. Soak it all in because this year promises to be special!

Thank you for your support. Enjoy reaching the finish line!

Meghan Keogh Race Director

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Schedule

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Participant Tracking

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Health & Fitness Expo

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Sports Backers On the Move Podcast

8 -11 Event Charities

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Six Point Two Crew

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Race Info

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Past Winners

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Race Day Parking & Transit

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Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini

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Wave Start Info & Schedule

26-29 Course Maps

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Dress Up & Run Contest

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Biggest Teams

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CBS 6 Coverage

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Special Thanks

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SCHEDULE THURSDAY, APRIL 21 2-8 p.m.

Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pick-Up at the Richmond Raceway

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pick-Up at the Richmond Raceway

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 7-9:30 a.m.

Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up (must be purchased in advance) 7-9:30 a.m.

Dress Up & Run Contest check-in near 10k Start Line 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Bike valet service available on Franklin Street near Pine Street 7:30 a.m.

Blessing of the Runners at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bag Check available on Franklin Street near Laurel Street.

8 a.m.

Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini starts on Park Ave. near Harrison St. 8:30 a.m.

Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k START – in waves at Broad St. & Harrison St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sheehy Post Race Festival 10 a.m.

Awards ceremony for overall winners on stage in Sheehy Post Race Festival

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Health & Fitness Expo

HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO THURSDAY, APRIL 21 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY APRIL 22 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Expect heavy traffic after 4pm

LOCATION Richmond Raceway Main Expo Hall Gate 7 Entrance Enter Gate 4

EXPO PARKING Free parking is provided, but you must enter through Gate 4. Directional signage will help guide you to the correct entrance, but we also urge you to plug the Gate 4 address (found to the left) into your gps.

Note: the from westbound Laburnum to I-64 will be closed for bridgework. Be on the lookout for detour signs when leaving the expo.

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PACKET PICK-UP AND BIB ASSIGNMENT Packet pickup, to include your shirt and bib, will take place at the Health & Fitness Expo. Your bib number will be assigned upon your arrival. A photo ID is required to pick up your race packet. You may pick up a race packet for another pre-registered runner, provided you have a copy of their photo ID.

WALK-UP / LAST-MINUTE REGISTRATION Registration is always available online at www.sportsbackers.org.

Those wishing to register at the Health & Fitness Expo will be asked to do it on their mobile device and guidance will be available as necessary. Following online registration, you will collect your bib and participant shirt.

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Health & Fitness Expo OFFICIAL EVENT MERCHANDISE Be sure to shop the Sports Backers Store online or shop official merchandise at the Health & Fitness Expo. With a great selection of running apparel and commemorative items, there’s sure to be something for everyone on your shopping list. On Saturday, check out the merchandise tent at the Sheehy Post Race Festival and celebrate your finish. We accept cash, credit, or Apple Pay. Bonus! Every dollar you spend helps Sports Backers’ nonprofit mission come true. Celebrate your accomplishment and help Sports Backers build a more active community!

BE SURE TO STOP BY...

SPORTS BACKERS BOOTH Be sure to visit the Sports Backers booth to learn about upcoming events, snap a photo with Richmond Photobooth, learn about Kids Run RVA, and enter to win a YETI cooler!

ALL IN TOGETHER PROJECT Don't miss the completed All In Together project! This art project was designed by Hamilton Glass to bring us together in a creative way while creating a collaborative work of art which includes the voices and experiences of Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k participants. See the finished project and meet Hamilton Glass!

VENDORS Be sure to peruse 35+ vendors and sponsor booths for the latest in athletic apparel, unique giveaway items, enter-to-win prizes, and more! You can even personalize your bib, watch a course preview video courtesy of CBS 6, and more! 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 Atlantic Union Bank 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!

Give a gift today and give kids the gift of good health >

THE RACE IS ON! And we’re excited to be your sponsor.

Atlantic Union Bank is proud to be the official sponsor of the 10k Mini, a family-friendly event where everyone can come together and celebrate our amazing community.

There’s nothing more important to us than the well-being of the people we serve.

Visit us at the Finish Line!

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massey challenge

We're not just imagining a future without cancer.

We're running towards it. Together.

The Massey Challenge is more than a simple 10K. With each step you take and each dollar you raise, you are advancing lifesaving cancer research at Massey. Whether you run or walk in person or remotely and no matter how we cover the distance, we are moving closer to a cure for cancer together.

One step. One story. One breakthrough at a time. Will you step up to the challenge?

Learn how you can help make cancer disappear: www.teammassey.org/masseychallenge22 10

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EventCharities Charity Event

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/masseychallenge22 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 2022 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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Race Info

RACE INFO BAG CHECK Bag check is available to all registered participants from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Franklin Street near Pine Street, so you will need to go there first to drop off your gear and then head over to the start area on Broad Street. You will attach the tearoff 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 MORNING Want 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, April 23. This brief worship service will take place at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, which is on Laurel Street facing Monroe Park—around the corner 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!

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP - ONLY $20 Can’t make it to the Health & Fitness Expo and would rather pick up your bib race morning? Race Day Packet Pick-up is available for $20, which will include receiving your bib pre-race and collecting your swag once you have finished. You MUST purchase before April 22.

Please follow these steps to add race day packet pick-up to your registration.

EVENT FEATURES DISPOSABLE BIB TIMING TAG The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is timed using the ChronoTrack “B-Tag,” a light-weight disposable timing device that comes attached to your race bib and requires no additional application. Do not remove the timing tag from the back of your bib and do not fold or crumple your bib.

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 $250 Grand Spirit Award will be given to the winning group, with cash prizes going to the top three groups. Help us select a winner by sharing videos or photos of your favorite groups! Tag us on Instagram (@sportsbackers), on Facebook (@Ukrop'sMonumentAvenue10k), or by using #Ukrops10k. Check the race website for more details.

10K FAMILY MEETING AREA Upon exiting the Finish Line Corral, there will be an area to meet your family and friends on Laurel Street. Just tell them to meet under the sign listing the letter of the alphabet that corresponds to the 10k participant’s last name.

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Race Info SUB :40 CLUB Joining this Club is no easy feat! Run the 10k in 39:59 or better and bragging rights and exclusive commemorative swag will be yours at the finish! Just head to the Six Point Two Crew Tent in the Sheehy Post Race Festival area and pick up your prize!

RACE PHOTOS MarathonFoto professional photographers will be taking participant photos along the 10k course and at the finish line of both the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini. Be sure your bib number is visible, and smile when you see the MarathonFoto team. Then, visit their website the week after the race to see your photos.

LOST & FOUND If you lose or find valuables on race day, please go to the Volunteer Check-in tent on Cathedral Place. Lost and found items will be taken to the Sports Backers office on Monday, April 25. If you lose something, you can call 804-285-9495 or email info@sportsbackers.org.

RACE RESULTS Anyone who completes the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on the 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 virtual event leaderboard. There are specific leaderboards for virtual, in-person participants, and 10k Challenge participants. Recognition will be given to the fastest time on each course.

Official results will be available at https://www.sportsbackers.org/events/monument-ave-10k/10k-results/ by the evening of Saturday, April 23.

FINISHER CERTIFICATES Free finisher certificates will be available on your official results page after the race. Just click and print!

EVENT DO'S AND DON'TS For 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.

• 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 9:30 a.m. will be collected and either disposed of or donated to local charities.

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Race Info Race Info

RACE DAY PARKING & TRANSIT We want parking to be the least of your concerns on race day, and with so many options and proper planning, it can be!

GRTC PULSE OFFERS FREE BUS RIDES FOR ALL! The GRTC Pulse is Zero Fare! There are a handful of bus stops located within a short walking distance to the start line at Broad Street and Harrison Street. Plan your trip now with the GRTC Trip Planner.

RIDE YOUR BIKE Bike Valet service will be available near the corner of Franklin St & Pine St from 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Race Day for registered 10k participants. Your bike will be in good hands while you enjoy the festivities!

RIDESHARE RideShare is always a good option these days! To avoid road closures, we suggest using 711 W Main Street as your drop-off point.

PAID PARKING DECKS These spaces fill quickly but you can pre-purchase your parking spot and reserve a spot now!

STREET PARKING The City of Richmond offers ample street parking. We recommend going east of Belvidere to find on-street and surface-lot parking. Keep in mind that these are always first-come, first-serve and road closures might affect availability. Click here for more information on road closures and parking restrictions.

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.

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Race Info WAVE START INFORMATION & SCHEDULE What are Waves? It’s pretty simple actually. Instead of one big start with all 20,000 people taking off at once, we divide everyone into almost 30 waves. Each wave is organized by people’s expected pace so that everyone can run with others their own speed. Waves start with the fastest runners, then go to slower runners, then joggers, then walkers. You selected your own wave when you registered.

While lining up on Broad Street, please look for the volunteer holding the wave sign that corresponds to your bib. For example, if the wave listed on your bib number is SB, 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! •B e 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.

•R emember, 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.

Start Time

Wave

8:30 a.m.

Wave A: Seeded Runners – Sub 40:00

8:31

Wave B: Seeded Runners – 40:00 to 43:59

8:33

Racing Wheelchair Wave

8:34

Wave C: Seeded Runners – 44:00 to 47:59

8:35

Wave D: Seeded Runners – 48:00 to 50:59

8:36

Wave E: Seeded Runners – 51:00 to 52:59

8:37

Wave F: Seeded Runners – 53:00 to 54:59

8:38

Wave G: Seeded Runners – 55:00 to 55:59

8:39

Wave H: Seeded Runners – 56:00 to 57:59

8:40

Wave J: Seeded Runners – 58:00 to 59:59

8:41

Wave K: Seeded Runners – 60:00 to 60:59

8:42

Wave L: Seeded Runners – 61:00 to 61:59

8:42

Wave M: Seeded Runners – 62:00 to 62:29

8:44

Wave NA: Runners – 63:00 – 65:59

8:48

Wave NB: Runners – 63:00 – 65:59

8:52

Wave NC: Runners – 63:00 – 65:59

8:56

Wave ND: Runners – 63:00 – 65:59

8:59

Wave PA: Runners – 66:00 to 69:59

9:02

Wave PB: Runners – 66:00 to 69:59

9:05

Wave QA: Joggers – 70:00 to 74:59

9:09

Wave QB: Joggers – 70:00 to 74:59

9:12

Wave RA: Joggers – 75:00 to 89:59

9:16

Wave RB: Joggers – 75:00 to 89:59

9:19

Wave SA: Jog/Walk – 90 to 100 min.

9:23

Wave SB: Jog/Walk – 90 to 100 min.

9:26

Wave T: Walk/Jog – 100 to 110 min.

9:30

Wave U: Walkers – 110 min. or more

9:40

Start line closes

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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 groups and individual/duo entries.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DRESS UP & RUN CONTEST -Y ou must be a registered participant in the 2022 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and you must wear your bib number.

- Check in at the Info Tent on the north side of Broad Street near Shafer Street between 6:45-10am prior to your race start time. Look for the Dress Up & Run Contest Sign!

- You must wear your costume while you participate in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k.

Winners will be posted on Monday, April 25. Criteria for winning include creativity, originality, craftsmanship, enthusiasm, and theme.

Full contest rules can be found on our website.

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Race Info

CBS 6 HAS THE #UKROPS10K COVERED! Be sure to tune in to CBS 6 throughout race week for stories and race coverage. Here's how:

CHEER ZONE AT MILE 2 Be on the lookout just before you hit the 2 mile mark for our friends from CBS6! They’re hosting a cheer zone at Monument and Tilden that has some serious fun planned! Pause your race to snap a selfie with your favorite CBS6 personality, or get a photo with StormRider! They’ll be running a livestream on their 24/7 channel so give a shout out to your friends and family at home and show them how strong you’re looking on race day!

STORMRIDER You'll have not one, but two chances to check out StormRider, the beloved all-terrain weather vehicle! Get an upclose look at the Health & Fitness Expo or check it out when you pass by the CBS 6 cheer zone!

GIVE A TV SHOUTOUT TO YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY! CBS 6 will run a livestream on their 24/7 channel during the event, so give a shout out to your friends and family at home and show them how strong you’re looking on race day!

SOCIAL MEDIA COVERAGE

Relive your morning and check out the footage on social media, and other streaming channels after the race.

THEY LOVE COSTUMES! Costumed runners get extra love, so if you’re entering the Dress Up & Run Contest, make sure you’re outfit gets some screen time!

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Race Info

PARTICIPANT TRACKING PARTICIPANT TRACKING TEXT ALERTS Participant tracking will be available on race day, allowing spectators to follow friends and family by receiving real-time text message updates and splits. Updates will be received as participants cross the 5k checkpoint, and finish line.

Sign up for tracking alerts >

LIVE TRACKING WITH RACEJOY By tapping into the power of your smartphone, you can follow your runner’s progress in real-time as they run their race. The RaceJoy app, provided by Sports Backers, delivers live tracking, GPS progress alerts, race specific information, and the ability for family and friends to send cheers from anywhere in the world! This will require your runner to carry a smartphone throughout the event.

Set up Participant Tracking if you would like to be tracked.

Set up Spectator Tracking if you would like to track someone.

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Stay up to date on all the latest trends, news, and fun interviews in the active living community with the ‘On The Move’ with Pete Woody podcast from Sports Backers! Pete chats with individuals from all corners of the running and fitness world including prominent figures within, and outside, the Richmond Region. The latest episode features Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k Race Director, Meghan Keogh! Get the inside scoop on what you can expect on race day and discover what goes on behind the scenes of Richmond’s biggest tradition!

Listen on Spotify | Listen on Stitcher | Listen on Captivate

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ARE YOU PART OF THE CREW? WHAT IS THE SIX POINT TWO CREW? It’s our way of celebrating everyone who has made the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger RVA’s biggest tradition!

KEEP YOUR STREAK ALIVE! Every year you cross the finish line, you’ll be on your way to reaching another Six Point Two Crew milestone (5, 10, 15, and 20+ years)! Each milestone is celebrated with an exclusive perk available only to crew members!

HOW MANY 10KS HAVE YOU COMPLETED? Help us celebrate your 10k milestones by letting us know if your listing is correct! Check your past 10k results >

SEE US AT THE EXPO! Have you crossed the finish line of the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger more than 5 times? Swing by the Six Point Two Crew booth at the Health & Fitness Expo! We're ready to award your 5-year milestones with unique prizes. Plus, your name will be on our giant Six Point Two Crew banner.

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PAST WINNERS 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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PACE SETTER No matter if you chose to walk or chose to run, you’ll find The Times-Dispatch is right by your side. When you look for local news and coverage, you’ll see we seek to set the bar at its highest. Whether it’s government, crime, sports or watch dog coverage, we’re here to keep you informed with the highest quality journalism possible.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch is a proud supporter of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K, and a stalwart advocate for truth through local reporting.

Race Info

KIDS RUN INFORMATION A half-hour before the 10k participants make their way down Monument Avenue, nearly 1,000 youngsters will line up for the 22nd annual Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini.

Representing a generation of future runners, children ages 4-12 will complete a one-mile course that starts on Park Ave. and takes them to Lombardy St. to Stuart Circle to Monument Ave and back down Franklin St. where it crosses the same finish line as the 10k.

STARTING LINE/WAVE STARTS The starting line for the Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini is located on Park Avenue near Harrison Street. Participants will line up in waves based on age and will start as follows:

WAVE

AGES

START

1

10-12

8 a.m.

2

8-9

8:02 a.m.

3

7

8:04 a.m.

4

4-6

8:06 a.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION •O ne adult may accompany any child age 8 or under while they are on the course. PLEASE NOTE: The parent or guardian must sign a waiver at packet pick up or on race day. The parent or guardian will receive a special bib that MUST be worn and be visible during the event.

•K ids 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.

• PLEASE no dogs, bikes, or strollers in the start chute, course, or finish area.

KIDS RUN MEETING AREA ONE parent will be allowed to enter the finish line area on Franklin Street 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.

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10K MINI COURSE MAP

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To view or print a PDF version of the Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini map, click here.

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To view or print a PDF version of the Start Line map, click here.

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THANK YOU, VIRGINIA! We’re back together and better than ever — because you played a part in stopping the spread.

• 72.8% OF VIRGINIA IS VACCINATED • 2.7 MILLION COVIDWISE USERS • NEARLY 640,000 COMPLETED VOLUNTEER HOURS

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Race Info

TEAM SHOUTOUTS We love that the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger brings people together, but we also know it's not without the help of Team Leaders and their efforts to invite people to join their team. The following teams have over 20 members and that's worth shouting about!

#WeOffTheCouch ABB Richmond Maar-Daala Fitness Freaks WOW FITNESS CLUB Munford Elementary Run Club BrownGreer PLC Nuckols Farm Runners Maeve’s Miles Davis Dolphins Run Club Pinchbeck Runners Running 4 REAL LIFE Bob’s Squad NOVA GOal Diggers Team Robert Mason Wood NOEX RVA Burn Short Pump

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Health care that goes the distance If it hurts to move, our world-class, experienced orthopedics and sports medicine physicians can help. We offer advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatments, rehabilitation and therapy programs to get you back out there doing what you do best: living your life.

Visit bonsecours.com to find a location and connect with an orthopedic provider today.

ORTHOPEDIC CARE FOR THE UNIVERSE OF YOU

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Sponsors

Thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers, and participants who make the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger possible!

Race Commitee Alison Hale Ashlee Snider Betsy Garber Brantley Tyndall Brittney Antozzi Dinesh Pai Dion Ellis Ebony Anderson Jacki Quinlan Jay Lenzi Jeff Roberts Jennifer Perrin John Raigins Jon Lugbill Kate Reedy Katharine Benfer Kristen Eichert Lauren Millard Lee Keyt Louise Lockett Mara George Marci Chamberlain Marcy George

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Merchandise SB Expo Booth Expo - T-Shirt Coordinator Bike Valet / Set Up & Breakdown Sponsorship Co-Start Area Information Tent 10k Challenge Course Marshal Coordinator 10k Mini Water Stop Coordinator Medical Director YMCA Training Team Head Coach Operations / Wave Security SB Executive Director Expo Six Point Two Crew Corporate Sales Sponsorship Bike Valet Coordinator Command Center Registration Water Stop Support/Finish Area Finish Line Volunteer Coordinator

Margaret Maslak Mary Marshall Graeber Matt Gray Megan Capito Megan Schultz Meghan Keogh Meghan Wright Meghan Zapiec Michael George Michelle Mertens Mike Levins Molly Johnson Nan Callahan Pete Woody Ramesh Natarajan Roy Grier Scott Schricker Shalini Pai Stephanie Kirksey Steve Taylor Tamara Wagner Tiffany Copeland Will Dixon

Co-Post Race Food Coordinator Volunteers Barricade Set-up Liaison Start Area Medical Liasion Event Director Wave Start Coordinator Massey Liaison Start/Finish Line Walk Up Registration Expo / Start Expo PR and Social Media PR and Media Co-Post Race Food Coordinator 10k Mini Start Coordinator Marketing co-Start Area Information Tent 10k Mini Entertainment Coordinator Collegiate Running Association 10k Mini course marshal coordinator Wave Security 10k Mini/Finish Area Coordinator

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