Innsbrook Melds Health & Networking Into One Fun Event

The Sports Backers are holding the first-ever Connects Federal Credit Union Corporate 4 Miler at the Innsbrook Office Park on Thursday evening, June 17. The event aims to promote health in the workplace as well as provide a unique networking opportunity, according to organizers. Organizers say the event allows co-workers to bond after business hours […]

June 17, 2010; 9:10 AM • by Trevor Dickerson

Organizers say the event allows co-workers to bond after business hours in a fun and healthy atmosphere. After the run, Innsbrook Office Park will be transformed into the biggest office party in Richmond with live music, food, and drinks. This gives participants a unique chance to network with employees from other companies in and around Richmond while in an informal, casual setting.

There will be no individual timing in this event, encouraging runners and walkers alike to participate. Companies may register an unlimited number of participants, and spouses and friends of participants are invited to partake in the festivities as well. To add to the social aspect of the event, employers can rent tents on event day to serve as a company headquarters where employees can gather before and after the run.

“Given the continuous growth of the active community in Richmond, this event is sure to be a big hit among corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, and all types local businesses, large and small,” said Sports Backers executive director Jon Lugbill.

Awards will be distributed in original categories including “Most Calories Burned by a Company” and “Smelliest Shoes.”

Online registration is now closed, but walk-up registration will be available throughout the day on Thursday.