Lexington’s GenesisHR Battlegreen Run Raised Over $100k

The Battlegreen Run Foundation Inc (https://www.battlegreenrunfoundation.org/) is excited to announce the results from their 25th anniversary running of the GenesisHR Battlegreen Run which took place on Sunday, November 7, 2021 in Lexington, MA. With over 1,000 virtual and in-person runners, they raised over $100,000, of which all proceeds are distributed to their 13 Non Profit Partners and legacy partners.

With sunny, crisp fall weather, the race began with musket fire courtesy of the Lexington Minuteman, along with Todd Angilly, the official Anthem Singer of the Boston Bruins, all hosted by Boston’s Sports station 98.5. Between the Kids Fun Run and 10K, 5K race and 5K walk, the event brought together many different community members for a day of fun festivities.

“We’re thrilled to have raised over $100K this year, outdoing last year’s amount of $75K! It was so wonderful to have the community come together for an outdoor in-person event to benefit all of these amazing organizations,” says Bob Burbidge Battlegreen Run Foundation Board Member. “We’re so proud that the race has continued grow over the years and support these local organizations!”

10K Race winner, Brian Sheppard came in 1st place with a time of 33:55 with Dan Nolte and David Palafox coming in shortly behind him. Laura Patriarca won for females with a time of 39:12 with Kira Vordermark and Amanda Zarle coming in shortly behind her. 5K Race Winner, Eli Gappelberg came in 1st place with a time of 16:59 with Benjamin Glass and Patrick Noonan coming in shortly behind him. For the Women’s Division 5K Race, Georgea Fisher-Smith took the lead at 21:03 with Nadia Abdinoor and Erin Kelly coming in 2nd and 3rd place. Full race results can be found here.

Since its inception in 1996, the GenesisHR Battlegreen Run has been established as one of the most popular road race events in New England, with its unique setup to support local charities. Non Profit Partners include: Brian Adley Scholarship Fund, Cure San Filippo Foundation (Spencer’s Sprinters), Ependymoma Research Foundation, Esperanza – Hope for the Children, Inc., Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, Lexington Special Education PTA, Minuteman High School, New England Innocence Project, Special Needs Arts Programs, Inc., Supportive Living Inc., The Born to Run Foundation and Vineyard Havens.

Additional information about the Battlegreen Run Foundation can be found at: https://www.battlegreenrunfoundation.org/

About Battlegreen Run Foundation

The Battlegreen Run Foundation is an official 501(c)3 charity that organizes an annual road race held in Lexington, MA each fall to fund a number of worthy local charities. Proceeds from the race and related fundraising events are donated to organizations that benefit Lexington and its surrounding communities.