Run for Green 2026
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Davidson, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $35
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Start location and course
119 South Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)5K
10K
Aggregated from official results for Run for Green. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run for Green?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:41 or better, the top quarter in 27:40, and half the field in 32:27; the last tenth came in after 47:17.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 45:15 or better, the top quarter in 50:58, and half the field in 56:39; the last tenth came in after 1:11:44.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:34 | 19:14 |
| 20-29 | 30:18 | 21:17 |
| 30-39 | 27:44 | 26:00 |
| 40-49 | 25:52 | 26:35 |
| 50-59 | 27:52 | 27:11 |
| 60-69 | 40:59 | 27:29 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 14 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Run for Green 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 225 to 241 finishers, and the median time dropped from 32:41 to 32:27.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 241 (-12%) | 32:27 | under 23:41 | 8:25 |
| 2024 | 273 (+3%) | 32:56 | under 25:00 | 16:54 |
| 2023 | 265 (+26%) | 33:49 | under 24:44 | 17:12 |
| 2022 | 210 (-7%) | 32:16 | under 23:48 | 16:45 |
| 2021 | 225 | 32:41 | under 24:41 | 16:21 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 28:02, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most North Carolina half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2024 half marathon field finished under 1:45:27, against 1:55:12 in a typical North Carolina half marathon, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most North Carolina 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 50:58, against 53:29 in a typical North Carolina 10K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 26 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 119 South Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 790 feet
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Sep 26, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025), 2024 (Sep 28, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Oct 29, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Volunteer, 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K, Volunteer.
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Quick answers
- When is Run for Green?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 241 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 32:27 and the winner ran 8:25.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 28:02, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 119 South Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036.
From the organizers
Come experience the Davidson Lands Conservancy's 21st Annual Run for Green! Our course is in the beautiful small town of Davidson, North Carolina. Be careful, though, it is so charming, you may just want to move here. We could not be more excited to bring you the quality race that you have come to expect. Our course winds its way through lovely little neighborhoods with long stretches out in the woods on the greenway where you can take in the serenity of nature. Expect to encounter a hill or two, this is not a flat course. But we will do our best to keep you motivated the whole way as you enjoy your run and the spirit of competition!