2020 OFFICIAL RACE GUIDE
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Welcome! Race weekend is finally here! The 21st running of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger certainly looks different. If there’s anything 2020 has taught us it’s that while things have been different for our events, different can still be great. We like to joke that 2020 has been the year we learned to pivot. Through all the ups and downs what hasn’t pivoted is our community’s unwavering support of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. From participating in March’s #10kAnyWay, to running virtually, putting yard signs back up, beginning to train again, wearing old race shirts, and now running on four different courses—you’ve stuck with us! Your support drives us to keep moving, keep being positive, and keep coming up with ways for us to 10k together even when that looks different. We might
not all be on the same course, but we’re all in this together because that’s the way RVA does it. In that same vein 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. As you run this weekend, share your times, your photos, PRs, costumes, and homemade cheer groups with us and use #ukrops10k! We can’t wait to see you at the finish! Thank you for your support!
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Schedule & Expo
14-17 Official Course Maps
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Safety Recommendations
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Past Winners
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Event Charities
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Special Thanks
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Dress Up & Run Contest
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Schedule / Pre-Race
Schedule THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pick-Up at The Diamond
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Dawn to Dusk Official Courses Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pick-Up at The Diamond
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Dawn to Dusk Official Courses Open
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Dawn to Dusk Official Courses Open
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Last chance to register for the Virtual 2020 Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Last day to submit an official finish time. Submit 10k results via the RaceJoy App or by submitting here.
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PACKET PICK-UP/RACE EXPO Packet pick-up will be available at the Health & Fitness Expo held outside in the parking lots at the Diamond (3001 N. Boulevard) on Thursday, September 24, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday, September 25, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. · Masks are required at packet pick-up. ·A ll packets will be pre-packaged with your shirt, bib number, participant bag, and finisher medal, for a one-way touchless experience. ·B e sure you know your bib number when you come to the expo. Bib number notifications will be emailed to all participants or can be found on the confirmation page · You may pick up a race packet for another pre-registered runner. · There is no packet pick-up available at the Official Courses.
OFFICIAL EVENT MERCHANDISE Check out the latest event merchandise at Sports Backers Store. You can save 20% online or at the Expo! 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 •P lease maintain 10ft of social distance between yourself and others while accessing the official 10k courses and avoid any crowding. •W hen passing someone on an official 10k course, please allow 10ft between you and the other participant or pedestrian. If 10ft is not available to you, please wait until you can pass safely. •P lease wear a mask while not actually walking or running on an official 10k course and when 10ft of social distance is unable to be maintained. •T here will not be supported water stops at the start/finish or on course, so plan to bring your own hydration for before, during and after your race on an official 10k course. •T here will not be medical support dedicated to any of the official 10k courses so plan to carry your phone with you on your walk/run in case of an emergency. If you do have an emergency please dial 9-1-1. •P lease do not attend one of the official 10k courses if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: -
fever or chills cough shortness of breath or difficulty breathing fatigue muscle or body aches headache
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new loss of taste or smell sore throat congestion or runny nose nausea or vomiting diarrhea
•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
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YOU PREPARED FOR THE FINISH LINE. Now prepare for the starting line.
Registration Protector from Allianz Global Assistance can reimburse your fees if you can’t compete due to a covered illness, injury, and more.*
*Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Plan(s) underwritten by Jefferson Insurance Company. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of these plans. Š 2020 Allianz Worldwide Partners 400007969_012220
Event Charity
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 fifteenth 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/masseychallenge20 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 2020 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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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 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! Since April, Kids Run RVA has led virtual kids fitness classes and is excited to launch the Kids Challenge: Virtual Edition on October 5 as a way to defeat boredom and keep kids moving. Kids will accumulate points, unlock virtual badges, and earn prizes as they complete fitness challenges!
Race Info
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 2020 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 September 29. 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 EVENT COVERAGE ON CBS 6 Be sure to tune in to CBS 6 throughout race week for stories and race coverage.
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 September 28. If you lose something, you can call 804-285-9495 or email info@sportsbackers.org.
COURSE INFORMATION · Courses will be open and marked from dawn to dusk from September 25 – September 27. · Courses will have an official start and finish line, mile markers, directional arrows and encouraging messages along the way. · Roads will not be closed. Signage and cones will be used to slow and control traffic. View Course Maps on pages 14-17.
RACEJOY PARTICIPANT TRACKING AND RACE RESULTS Use the RaceJoy app to receive an official finish time and to be automatically 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. Set up tracking to allow friends and family to receive GPSbased progress alerts and the ability to send you cheers along the course. If you prefer to not use RaceJoy, participants may upload their results to be added to the event results and leaderboard.
PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY If you are unable to participate at one of our four official courses, we are offering participants the opportunity to participate virtually. 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.
2020 MARKS THE 18TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA529 KIDS RUN. Representing a generation of future runners, children ages 5-12 will complete a one-mile course at one of four Offical Courses. The Virginia529 Kids Run is another example of how the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is more than just a race—it’s a fun event for the whole family that promotes a healthy lifestyle!
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Official Course
Byrd Park 600 S Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220
This course will be on open roads and or sidewalks. Traffic calming measures will be in place and cross traffic at a minimum. View MapMyRun Interactive Map > Download course mile markers > View turn by turn directions > PARKING Download a printable Byrd Park Parking Map. Street parking is available adjacent to the start line next to the lake. Additional parking is located in a lot near the intersection of Sheppard St. and Grant St.
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Official Course
Deep Run 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Richmond, VA 23233
This course will start and finish on paved trails in Deep Run park, continuing into the neighborhood with open roads. Traffic calming measures will be in place. View MapMyRun Interactive Map > Download course mile markers > View turn by turn directions > PARKING Parking is located throughout Deep Run Park.
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Official Course
Dorey Park 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA 23231
This out and back course will be on the Virginia Capital Trail, a 10’ wide paved trail with no vehicle traffic. View MapMyRun Interactive Map > PARKING Download a printable Dorey Park Map. Parking is located in Parking Lot D and Field Parking D.
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Official Course
Henricus Historical Park 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester, VA 23836
This course will be an out and back course on trails. Participants should anticipate off road running with some uneven surfaces. View MapMyRun Interactive Map > PARKING Parking is available at Henricus Historical Park.
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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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Race Info 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*
2018
Matthew McDonald
30:10*
2018
Bethany Sachtleben
33:37*
2019
Philo Germano
29:34*
2019
Bethany Sachtleben
32:39*
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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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!
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 >
Keep your streak alive! Every year you cross the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k finish line, you’ll be on your way to reaching another Six Point Two Crew milestone! Each milestone is celebrated with an exclusive perk available only to crew members! 20
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