NEWS

Mother Nature, being a huge fan of regional conservation, served up a perfect day for the 18^th annual Run For Green held Saturday, September 30. The annual race, benefiting Davidson Lands Conservancy, attracted nearly 700 runners competing in 5k, 10k, or half-marathon races, while enjoying Davidson’s tree canopy, natural areas, and greenways.

Jeanie Walser from Winston-Salem ran a half-marathon and summed up the day perfectly: “The race was fantastic. There was great

weather and a challenging course that was made even better by the huge amount of support along the way.  The live DJ and good beer at the end made any pain well worth the effort.”

Run For Green is the Conservancy’s only annual fundraiser. The proceeds from the Race and the community engagement are vital to advancing land conservation, expanding greenways, and protecting tree canopy and wildlife habitat. This year’s leadership sponsors include Trane Technologies, MSC, Williams, River Run Limited Partnership, and Colonial Pipeline.

Sterling Martin, one of the Conservancy’s most dedicated and giving volunteers remarked: “This year’s Race was probably our best ever because of the incredible commitment of our 200+ volunteers and the loyalty of our runners. I love this event for the community and for what it does for the Conservancy and our area.”

About Davidson Lands Conservancy

Davidson Lands Conservancy is a non-profit organization that works to preserve and protect natural areas in Davidson through its four conservation pillars: urban forestry, land conservation, greenways and trails, and wildlife habitat. The Conservancy advances its mission through education and community engagement. Visit us here to learn more.