Mayor's Fitness Challenge
Mayor Levar Stoney challenges you to have a healthy start to 2022. As we have all learned during the past two years, we can’t take our health for granted. We need to eat right, get annual Doctor’s check-ups and have regular physical activity. Sports Backers and the Richmond Department of Recreation and Community Facilities have teamed up to provide an online fitness challenge game, measured mile walking routes, free fitness classes and links to other community fitness opportunities. Just remember, start off 2022 by being part of the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge.
Enter the free Fitness Challenge game by clicking on this link. Enter the minutes that you exercise and earn fun virtual badges along the way.
The Sports Backers’ Fitness Warriors program trains area residents who have talent, passion, and potential to be professional fitness instructors for Richmond’s communities with the highest rates of chronic disease.
Whether you're looking for a fun way to get moving or need a supportive group to keep you motivated, we offer FREE fitness classes for every level of fitness!
Below is the link to to free Fitness Warrior exercise classes in the City of Richmond. These classes are in-person and on Zoom.
Fitness Warrior Website City of Richmond Class Schedule
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is home to more than 170 parks, open spaces, athletic fields, playgrounds and tot lots.
The department maintains 21 community centers while providing a full spectrum of recreational services and leisure programs for all of Richmond's citizens. Included in the park system is the James River Parks System which has been rated as the top municipal park in the United States. Additionally the Department has in its inventory more than 90 monuments/statues/memorials, nine decorative fountains, Dogwood Dell, and seven cemeteries, three of which are active.
Parks & Rec Website Fall/Winter Program Guide1-Mile Neighborhood Courses
The Mayor’s Fitness Challenge has set up measured & marked 1-mile courses in neighborhoods in all 9 City Council Districts to help you get out and move. Each courses will be marked at the start & arrows along the way.
- Abner Clay Park
- Bellemeade Recreation Center
- Broad Rock Elementary School
- Bryan Park
- Byrd Park
- Forest Hill Park
- Henry Marsh Elementary School
- Hotchkiss Recreation Center
- Mary Mumford Elementary School
- Southside Community Center
- Westover Hills Elementary
Whether you are excited to jumpstart your fitness journey or you are ready to up your game by adding some more intense workouts into your training schedule, the YMCA 10k Training Team is for you! You will train with motivational coaches & teammates every Saturday morning at one of 19 locations throughout the Richmond Region, including 3 in the city (Bellemeade Community Center, Church Hill at Parker Field, & Downtown YMCA). Our team of amazing coaches will be with you every step of the way to the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger finish line on April 23. Camaraderie, accountability, fun & so much more awaits!
YMCA 10k Training Team Register for Training Team Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k
Let’s Go, RVA! Sports Backers mission is to inspire people to live actively. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to producing quality participatory events that motivate residents & visitors to be more active, hosting group exercise programs for both youth & adults, & advocating for safe bike & pedestrian infrastructure.
Although we have had to morph and change our normal programming & events over the past two years, we have not stopped pursing our mission. And we are excited to be back to hosting in-person events/programs & have been met with an equal amount of excitement from the community & participants.
Sports Backers Website
