Running for Innocence
“Because the fight for justice is a marathon”
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.
Lexington High School | 251 Waltham Street
Run, Walk, Donate, or Cheer
Join the Running for Innocence team for our 12th year at the Genesis HR Battlegreen 5K/10K to raise money for the New England Innocence Project’s Running for Innocence (RFI) Fund.
The Running for Innocence (RFI) Fund helps Massachusetts innocence organizations pay for the experts and investigators needed to free innocent people imprisoned for crimes they didn’t commit, and supports the work of the Exoneree Network, a program of the New England Innocence Project that empowers people who have suffered the trauma of long-term incarceration, and their families, to heal and rebuild in freedom.
About the Event
Details
5K walk, 5K run, 10K run or 1.2 mile walk
When: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Lexington High School
251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421
1. Join the Team to Run or Walk with Us
The RFI team welcomes runners and non-runners of all ages and abilities.
Since the registration process involves quite a bit of information, here are detailed steps on how to register:
How to Participate
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Go to the Running for Innocence team website. Click on Join Team.
If you have previously participated in the GenesisHR Battlegreen Run, you can click Sign In. If you have not registered before, fill out the Registrant information.
• If you want to run, select one of the first two options: Bob Ludwig Memorial (Almost) 10k Run, Ralph Lord Memorial 5k (3.1 mile) Run
Next, choose your event.
• If you want to walk, select the 3rd or 4th option: Ralph Lord Memorial 5k (3.1 mile) Walk, Ralph Lord Memorial 1.2 mile Walk
• If you want to register for a virtual race, select one of the last three options: Virtual Bob Ludwig Memorial 10k Walk/Run, Virtual Lord Memorial 5k Run/Walk, Virtual Ralph Lord Memorial 1.2 mile Walk
Click Add Another Registrant to register more people and repeat the steps to fill out registrant information and select a race.
When you are done adding registrants, click Continue at the bottom.
Read the Waiver Agreement and check the box. Click Continue.
When prompted to Join an Existing Team, Running for Innocence should be automatically populated. If it is not, look for Running for Innocence in the dropdown. Click Continue.
OPTIONAL: You can choose to make a donation and/or Become a Fundraiser to the Running for Innocence team in addition to your registration fee. If you would not like to make an additional donation or become a fundraiser for the team, click Continue at the bottom.
• To make a donation, select Team Fundraiser and search Running for Innocence. Select the team and the amount you want to donate. Click Continue.
• To become a fundraiser for the Running for Innocence team, click on Become a Fundraiser. This will create an individual page for you to create a goal and share with your friends and family. All funds will go to Running for Innocence.
You will be prompted to purchase a shirt; Click Continue. This is not an RFI shirt, but a GenesisHR Battlegreen Run shirt. Running for Innocence shirts will be given to anyone who raises $100 or more, and will be available for purchase on race day.
Click Enable Result Notifications if you would like to be informed of race results. You can add additional emails for result notifications here as well.
Enter your payment information and Click Confirm Payment. The entire registration fee is donated to the Running for Innocence fund.
2. Make a Donation to the Running for Innocence Team
Even if you can’t walk or run with us, you can still support the Running for Innocence Fund! Please donate. You can make your donation out in your name or in honor of a runner, exoneree, team, or loved one.
3. Come Cheer Us On!
Your support for the team matters. Bring your whole family and come cheer on team Running for Innocence along the course.
A Look Back
2025 Running for Innocence
Enjoy these photos from last year’s event:
