“The course is considered challenging but showcases Davidson’s special blend of the new with the old, the natural with the developed, the quiet and calm with the hustle and bustle,” event chair Bill Latham said in a press release.

The races begin and end at the Village Green, Concord Road and Main Street in front of the Davidson library branch. The course follows the scenic streets and paved greenways of historic Davidson, and the half-marathon route will feature 1.5 miles along the newly completed West Branch Greenway.

Also new this year, prize money will be awarded to runners in both male and female categories in the 10K and half-marathon of up to $75 each for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for first-place masters. The age divisions for the 5k have been restructured to include smaller groups of 10 and under, 11 to 14, 65 to 69, and 70 plus.

Following the awards, Flatiron Kitchen and Taphouse will offer free beer for race finishers, and DLC will sponsor the “GreenDay” festival in conjunction with the races from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. with entertainment and family-friendly activities.

“We invite everyone to cheer the runners along the way and to come to the Green for the host of activities and exhibits featured there,” Mr. Latham said.

Register online for Run for Green at www.davidsonlands.org. Volunteer opportunities are available on the day of the event. To get involved or to sponsor Run for Green/Green Day, contact Davidson Lands Conservancy at dlc@davidsonlands.org or 704-892-1910.

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“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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Davidson Green Day Festival, added to the race activities in 2009, will take place on the Village Green on race day from 9AM—1PM, featuring exhibits, displays, vendors, kids activities and music. All activities will promote ways to save money and natural resources at home and in the community. Exhibitors with a message of sustainability are now being sought. The Davidson Garden Club will also bring its annual plant sale to the Festival again this year.

Run for Green / Green Day sponsors include Omega Sports, Wooden Stone, WDAV and PostNet. All proceeds benefit the Davidson Lands Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust dedicated to protecting natural areas in and around Davidson. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks, before and on race day.

For information on sponsorships, exhibiting, race registration or volunteering, please contact Roy Alexander, DLC Executive Director, at 704.892.1910 or dlc@davidsonlands.org.

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Davidson Green Day Festival, added to the race activities in 2009, will take place on the Village Green on race day from 9AM—1PM, featuring exhibits, displays, vendors, kids activities and music. All activities will promote ways to save money and natural resources at home and in the community. Exhibitors with a message of sustainability are now being sought. The Davidson Garden Club will also bring its annual plant sale to the Festival again this year.

Run for Green / Green Day sponsors include Omega Sports, Wooden Stone, WDAV and PostNet. All proceeds benefit the Davidson Lands Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust dedicated to protecting natural areas in and around Davidson. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks, before and on race day.

For information on sponsorships, exhibiting, race registration or volunteering, please contact Roy Alexander, DLC Executive Director, at 704.892.1910 or dlc@davidsonlands.org.

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