Runners of Greensboro

Greensboro seems to be a city of runners and walkers. This past weekend alone, there was the Women's Only 5K Walk and Run, supporting mammography for those who need financial assistance; the Crop Walk was held on Sunday, to help end poverty and hunger in our community. Also, Gibbs Hundred held their Growler Gallop on Sunday. The above photo features runners lined up at the start/finish on State Street. The first wave featured those running a 10 K which involved running up a tough hill in Irving Park, TWICE! The next wave was for the 5K runners.

All of these events build community and most help raise money for those in need. Greensboro also has many running groups that help you train for these events. In October and November, there will be half marathons in town. Consider giving running a try while the weather is still nice! See here for upcoming races, including the one this Saturday at Barbour Park. If you aren't ready this year, there is always next year. 

Comments

[Jessica E.]

Eddie Wooten’s race calendar at https://www.greensboro.com/blogs/wooten_running_shorts/race-days-calendar-of-running-events-in-the-triad/article_64f380da-be22-11e2-8719-0019bb30f31a.amp.html is another great “official” resource for local races and groups.

[William Kendall]

We have a lot of races here throughout the year as well, many of them supporting charities.

[Grace]

It's the same here Janis, it never ceases to amaze me the number of people who participate for charity. I don't mind doing the walks but the runs are a thing of the past 😉