Lexington's GenesisHR Solutions Battlegreen Run Raised Over $100K

The Battlegreen Run Foundation Inc (https://www.battlegreenrunfoundation.org/) is excited to announce the results from their GenesisHR Solutions Battlegreen Run which took place on Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Lexington, MA. With over 1,000 virtual and in-person runners, they raised over $100,000, of which all proceeds are distributed to Non Profit Partners and legacy partners. Since inception, this brings the race’s total charitable proceeds to over $1 Million.

The family-filled day featured musket fire courtesy of the Lexington Minuteman, along with Todd Angilly, the official Anthem Singer of the Boston Bruins, hosted by Boston’s Sports station 98.5. With the Kids Fun Run and 10K, 5K race and 5K walk, the event brought together the Lexington and surrounding community for a wonderful day.

“We’re thrilled to have raised over $100K this year, with an all-time total of over $1 Million! We are so happy to continue to support these local non-profits and help them raise the necessary funds to do the amazing work to fulfill their mission,” 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, Nicholas Hall came in 1st place with a time of 35:00 with Liam Engle and Grayson McDowell coming in shortly behind him. Nora Blodgett won for females with a time of 38:49 with Rachel Hurley and Chelsea Duran taking second and third respectively. 5K Race Winner, Jovan Sematimba came in 1st place with a time of 16:51 with Peter Fortunato following close behind and 12 year old Michael Studer took third finishing in 17:07. For the Women’s Division 5K Race, Kailie Rader took the lead at 20:20 with Addalie Rader and Jane Conrad coming in 2nd and 3rd place. Full race results can be found here.

Since founding in 1996, the GenesisHR Solutions 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: Colin Joy Project, Rawkstars, Ependymoma Research Foundation, Esperanza – Hope for the Children, Inc., Joslin Diabetes, Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, Lexington Special Education PTA, Minuteman Parents Association, Supportive Living Inc. and Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

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.