SOURCE: Davidson Lands Conservancy
Ingersoll Rand has registered more than 90 of its employees for the Davidson Lands Conservancy’s annual Run for Green on Saturday, Sept. 18. The event is just one element of the Davidson company’s comprehensive employee health and productivity program.

“The Run for Green has attracted both experienced and first-time runners,” noted Holly Emerson, senior analyst for Ingersoll Rand’s Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, “The event offers our employees an opportunity to expand their fitness routines.”

Last month, a team of Ingersoll Rand employees also joined forces to complete in a Mooresville triathlon, and in the process raised $60,000 for the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson. (See Aug. 27, 2010, “Ingersoll Rand runners raise $60k for Ada-Jenkins”)

The Run for Green, now in its sixth year, will offer competitors a half-marathon course, as well as 5K and 10K races. All races will start and end near the Village Green. Routes will follow the Town of Davidson’s public greenways.

All proceeds from the Run for Green benefit the Davidson Lands Conservancy.

During and after the race on the Village Green is the Davidson Green Day festival, with exhibits offering messages of sustainability. Visitors will learn about ways to save time, money and natural resources, while focusing on what can be done locally to protect the environment. The festival, to be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., will include live music and opportunities for attendees to volunteer for local projects. Ingersoll Rand is the sponsor of this annual event.

Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the festival and the races. To volunteer, register as a runner, or to access an exhibitor application for Green Day, go to www.davidsonlands.org. Or, contact the DLC at 704-892-1910.

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