Yes! At Sports Backers, our mission is to inspire people to live actively. Engaging underserved populations is one of our core values and one way we act on this value is by offering Income Based Rates for our events. These special rates are offered to those who qualify and would otherwise not be able to participate. 

Those who qualify are eligible for a special registration rate for all Sports Backers events and training teams. The rate is event/training team specific. To learn more and apply please visit the Income Based Rate page. 

Questions? Need more information, please email info@sportsbackers.org.

Participants must be at least 6 years old for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and 20k Challenge and 4 years old for the Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini. 

No. Entry fees are non-refundable under all circumstances, including postponement, format changes, cancellation, or inability to participate. Race numbers and entries may not be transferred to another person. Anyone found participating with another person’s number will be disqualified, and both people will be barred from future Sports Backers events, including the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and Allianz Richmond Marathon.

from the 2026 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k to the 2027 event. Deferred registrations may not be transferred to another person. Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances. The cost to defer is $15 and the deadline is March 25. Deferrals may be used only for the 2027 event. You may only defer an entry once (i.e., if you deferred your 2026 entry to 2027, you will not be able to defer it again in 2027 to 2028. There will be no deferrals at the race expo.

TO BEGIN THE DEFERRAL PROCESS, CLICK HERE AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS.

Still have questions? Please e-mail info@sportsbackers.org.

Yes, you may switch between the in-person to the virtual event or virtual to in-person event of the same distance for no fee. To begin the switch process, click here and follow the prompts. If you have any issues transfer, please email info@sportsbackers.org. If switching to virtual make sure to include your shipping address (packet mailing is included with your virtual registration).

No. Bib transfers are not allowed. Anyone found participating with another person’s number will be disqualified and both people will be barred from future Sports Backers events, including the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and Allianz Richmond Marathon.

You can click HERE to see if you are registered.

Check your spam/junk folder first. Then follow these steps to resend it. If you still don’t see it, email us at info@sportsbackers.org.

The event insurance is through FanShield. Shortly after you register you should receive an email from RegShield that discloses plan details. To file a refund request with RegShield, they recommend selecting the “File A Refund Request” at the bottom of your confirmation email. Alternatively, you can click here, https://requestmyrefund.com/fanshield/refund. For the best experience, they recommend using a computer, rather than a mobile device, when filing a refund request.

More details can be found here. If you have any questions please reach out to RegShield's Consumer Liaison Team at help@fanshield.com or 1-844-849-4827.

During registration you will find these items listed on the Add-On page. To purchase an add-on after you have registered, please follow these directions: Sign into your RunSignup Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration (next to event editing) > Add-On > Edit Quantity > Continue. 

Please note, each add-on have different purchase deadlines and policies. If you have any questions or issues updating your add-ons please email info@sportsbackers.org. 

Click here for more directions on how to join a group/team during or after registration.

Seeded Waves require qualifying proof of time. Seeded waves are reserved for runners who are capable of finishing the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k faster than 63 minutes AND can provide a proof of time. You may use the following items as proof of time:

• Direct web link your race results or workout from January 1, 2024 to present. In order for our program to verify your time you must provide a direct link to your results. If you don’t use a link we can access, you run the risk of being assigned to a non-seeded wave.
• We can convert any race, from a 5k up to a marathon, into an 10k Time Conversion Chart.
• You may email (10kseededwaves@sportsbackers.org) a picture of your running app, watch, or treadmill. Make sure to include date, time, and distance.

Non-seeded waves are open to participants with a predicted finish time over 63 minutes OR those without qualifying proof of time.

You can update your wave the Health & Fitness Expo. You can request an update with the volunteer before they write your wave on your bib. You can move up in waves as long as the wave has not reach capacity. Additionally, if with to move to a seeded wave please bring your quailfying proof with you. 

Qualifying Proof:

• Direct web link your race results or workout from January 1, 2024 to present. In order for our program to verify your time you must provide a direct link to your results. If you don’t use a link we can access, you run the risk of being assigned to a non-seeded wave.
• We can convert any race, from a 5k up to a marathon, into an 10k Time Conversion Chart.
• You may email (10kseededwaves@sportsbackers.org) a picture of your running app, watch, or treadmill. Make sure to include date, time, and distance.

Packet pickup takes place at the Health & Fitness Expo located at Richmond Raceway, Expo Hall on Thursday, April 16 from 3 – 7pm and Friday, April 17 from 11am – 7pm. Enter the Raceway from Gate 4 Entrance.

Yes, you may pick up a race packet for another pre-registered runner, provided you have a copy of their registration QR code (found in your RunSignup confirmation email and will be emailed out race week) and/or photo ID.

Bring a copy of your registration QR code and/or photo ID. You can find your QR code in your confirmation email or in the email sent out during race week.

No, there is not a shuttle for the Expo. Additionally, there is not a shuttle on race day.

Yes! The Expo features official event merchandise plus local and national sponsors and vendors.

Pre-Purchased Packet Mailing by March 25
We offer the option of paying to have your bib number and shirt mailed to you! The cost is $27 per person through March 25. If you are already registered and need to add packet mail please follow these steps.  No packet mailing will be offered after March 25.

Pre-Purchased Race Morning Packet Pick-up
We offer the option to pay for a limited Race Day packet-pick-up for $27, which will include receiving your bib on race morning and your shirt once you have finished at the volunteer tent in the Finish Festival. You MUST purchase this in advance during registration. If you have already registered and want to add race day packet pick-up to your registration, please follow these steps. This option will close Friday, April 17 at 8pm. If you purchase this option, you will receive an email closer to race day with location and time details.

To pick up on race morning you MUST pre-purchase Race Day Packet Pick Up in advance for $27. If you purchase Race Day Pick Up you will recieve your bib on race morning and your shirt once you have finished at the Volunteer Tent in the Finish Festival. You can purchase in advance during registration. If you have already registered and want to add race day packet pick-up to your registration, please follow these steps. This option will close Friday, April 17 at 9pm. If you purchase this option, you will receive an email closer to race day with location and time details.

Visit our Travel & Parking Information page for all your travel information needs.

There are no race specific shuttles. However, GRTC offers free fares all year round that can get you to the event on race day via any of their regular routes or the PULSE line. Click here to access their Trip Planner to figure out the best route for you. 

Yes, all finishers will receive a medal in the finish chute.

The Event Alert System works to communicate the status of course conditions to event staff, participants, and volunteers leading up to and on race day.

Yes, the course is certified by the USATF.

Yes, Chick-fil-A Bag Check will be offered on race morning within the Sheehy Post Race Festival, about a 1/2 mile walk from the start line. You are responsible for providing your own bag and you must attach the tear-off tag on your race bib to your bag. Once you have completed your race, you can return to the Chick-fil-A Bag Check area to pick up your bag.

Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k - 8:30 am
Broad Street near Harrison Street

Atlantic Union Bank 10k mini - 8:00 am
Park Ave & N. Harrison St.

Click here to view course maps and course information.

The Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k start on W. Broad Street near Harrison Street. The first wave, Wave A, begins at 8:30 am. The final wave, Wave T, begins at 9:32 am. The start line closes at 9:40 am.

It’s actually quite simple. Rather than having all 25,000 participants start the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k at once, we break everyone into waves based on their expected pace. This ensures that runners are grouped with others at a similar speed. The fastest runners start first, followed by progressively slower runners, then joggers, and finally walkers. You’ll choose your wave during registration and it will be assigned on your race bib at packet pickup.

Event personnel will be positioned at the starting line to enforce that participants are starting in their correct wave.

On the bottom right corner of your bib number you will find your wave.

You may use the following items as proof of time:

• 2024 or 2025 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k finish time
• Direct web link your race results or workout from January 1, 2024 to present. In order for our program to verify your time you must provide a direct link to your results. If you don’t use a link we can access, you run the risk of being assigned to a non-seeded wave
• We can convert any race, from a 5k up to a marathon, into an 10k Time Conversion Chart.
• You may email (10kseededwaves@sportsbackers.org) a picture of your running app, watch, or treadmill. Make sure to include date, time, and distance.

Non-seeded waves are open to participants with a predicted finish time over 63 minutes OR those without qualifying proof of time.

Yes, and we take this job seriously! Event personnel will be positioned at the starting line on race morning to enforce that participants are starting in their correct wave, as indicated on their bibs.

We aim hard to please and it’s important, both in terms of safety and enjoyment, that people are placed with people their own speed.

The Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k wave start schedule can be found here. 

If you wish to start with someone in a different wave, you may do so by dropping back to the slower person’s wave. No one may move up to a faster wave.

Report to the Start Line on Broad St. (view start line map). Waves will extend from the Start Line all the way back towards Belvidere St.

Locate the volunteer holding the sign with the letter corresponding to wave on your bib and line up behind them. The volunteer will walk your group into the start corral as your start time approaches.

Each wave will start promptly at its designated time. You are responsible for being on-time for the start of your wave.

Starting mats will be turned off immediately after the start of the final wave in order to reopen Broad Street, so latecomers are in danger of not receiving an accurate start time.

Click here to view course maps and course information.

The Atlanitc Union Bank 10k mini start at Park Ave & N. Harrison St.. The first wave, Wave 1, begins at 8:00 am. The final wave, Wave 5, bgins at 8:04 am.

Great question! The Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini uses waves to reduce overcrowding on the course and ensure kids run with others in their age group.

• 10-12 year olds (Wave 1) @ 8:00 am
• 9 year olds (Wave 2) @ 8:01 am
• 8 year olds (Wave 3) @ 8:02 am
• 7 year olds (Wave 4) @ 8:03 am
• 4-6 year olds (Wave 5) @ 8:04 am

ONE parent/guardian can accompany a child 8 or under in the 1-mile event for free. Race perks (shirt, medal, event bag, and post-race food) will not be included. You must sign a companion waiver during registration, at packet pick up, or on race day. All companions must wear a "Companion" bib to be allowed on the race couse.

After kids cross the finish line, they will head through the finish chute and into The Kids Meeting Area, a barricaded and secure area manned by Sports Backers staff and sheriff deputies. Kids may leave the area once they are reunited with a parent or guardian. Access into the meeting area will be on Franklin Street in Monroe Park. In order to alleviate congestion in the meeting area and exits, only ONE adult may enter the meeting area. Please remember that the Kids Run Meeting Area is just a meeting area and not a holding area. It is your responsibility to make arrangements to meet your child at the meeting area after the race. Once reunited with your child, please proceed to one of the designated exits and then onto the Post-Race Food Tent.

Just like the 10k participants, Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini participants get the full race weekend experience, too! Packet pick up will take place at the Health & Fitness Expo at the Richmond Raceway on Thursday, April 16 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm and Friday, April 18 from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. Click here for more expo details.

PLEASE NOTE: If your child is a member of a Kids On The Move Club, your Coach will provide further instruction and you should defer to them for race day planning! 

No, strollers and baby carriers are not permitted on course for the Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini or Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger.

Well, that depends. You can defer your 2026 Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini entry to 2027 as long as you do it before March 25, 2026. You can only defer your entry for one year and there is a $15 fee. For instructions on how to defer your entry, click here.

To defer your entry: Sign into your RunSignup account > Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Defer Registration.

Yes, you may switch between the in-person to the virtual event or virtual to in-person event of the same distance for no fee. To begin the switch process, click here and follow the prompts. If you have any issues transfer, please email info@sportsbackers.org. If switching to virtual make sure to include your shipping address (packet mailing is included with your virtual registration).

No, strollers and baby carriers are not permitted on course for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger.

To provide a safe and great race experience for all, we don’t allow pets, bicycles, strollers, or inline skates…to name a few. Read more about our Event Policies.

You must wear your bib to be admitted into the start corral.

To minmize timing errors, we recommend pinning your bib to the front of your shirt, where it’s most visible, not covered by a jacket, waist belt, and/or vest. Safety pins are available at the Health & Fitness Expo and the Information booth near the start line on race morning.

You have from April 11-18 to complete a 10 kilometer (6.2 miles) run or walk anywhere you would like. 

You can submit your results here to be added to our event leaderboard.

Yes, if you submit your Virtual result here it will count towards your streak. 

No, packet mailing is included with your Virtual registration. We will mail you shirt, bag, and medal.

If registered for the virtual event (or transferred to virtual event) by April 13 at 12:00 pm, packets will start mailing Race Week. After that they will be mailed after the in-person event.

Complete your first leg virtually from April 11 to April 18, before completing the 2nd 10k all together on event day, Saturday, April 18. 

Once you finish the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k on April 18, head to the 20k Challenge tent in the Sheehy Post Race Festival with your "Challenge Medal" tear tag from your bib to pick up your challenge medal and rainbow cookies!

You can submit your Virtual 10k results here.

Second leg must be completed in person on race day