Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle
- Date Sat 6th February 2027
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Lexington, South Carolina
- Price $36.55
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle on Saturday, February 6, 2027, in beautiful Lexington! This heartfelt event honors the memories of two beloved members of our running community, Dianne Sullivan Wells (Digits) and Edith Edy Pearson (Needle), who touched the lives of many before their untimely passing. Participants can choose to run a 5K or walk together, celebrating the strength of community and resilience in the face of adversity.
The Be the Buffalo Race embodies the spirit of unity, encouraging everyone to come together and face challenges head-on, just like buffalo do when storms arise. The event not only commemorates the legacy of Digits and Needle but also supports local charities that are close to their families’ hearts. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or someone who wants to contribute from afar, your participation makes a difference! Let’s honor their memory and show that together, we can weather any storm. Sign up now to be part of this uplifting community event!
The Be the Buffalo Race embodies the spirit of unity, encouraging everyone to come together and face challenges head-on, just like buffalo do when storms arise. The event not only commemorates the legacy of Digits and Needle but also supports local charities that are close to their families’ hearts. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or someone who wants to contribute from afar, your participation makes a difference! Let’s honor their memory and show that together, we can weather any storm. Sign up now to be part of this uplifting community event!
Organiser's Description
Be the Buffalo
Do you know why we call this the Be the Buffalo Race and why we are so passionate about continuing it each year?
Dianne Sullivan Wells (FiA name: Digits) was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and a well-known runner in Lexington that started the run group Running Wild that still meets to this day. Digits was tragically taken from us during one of our early morning runs in December 2018. That week the local FiA & F3 groups converged and held a prayer circle, and a friend read a story about buffalo. You see, when a storm arises buffalo gather together & face the storm head on, and because of this they get through the storm quicker compared to other animals. For us Being the Buffalo is herding together & facing storms together. All storms are different, and it doesnt mean the journey is easy. It doesnt mean the journey doesnt hurt. It doesnt mean the pain will end quicker. But it means that together with your people & your community, you will get through it by praying for each other, lifting each other up, helping each other. Facing it together.
A year and a half later we lost another beloved runner unexpectedly during a battle with breast cancer. Edith Edy Pearson (FiA name: Needle) was also a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, fierce runner, and our biggest cheerleader.
The Be the Buffalo 5K Memorial Run for Digits and Needle was started in honor of Digits & Needle. A way to remember them for their impact on us and to our community, for their love of running, and for their legacy to live on.
Each year a portion of the proceeds of the Be the Buffalo Race is donated to a charity close to the heart of the families of Digits & Needle. For the 2026 race, we have decided to continue to support our local community. The same community that showed up for us, that carried us through the storm.
So, if youre a runner, sign-up to join us on Feb 7th. If you dont run, sign up to walk with us. Or if youre unable to do either one, you can donate to support, because one thing I know for sure is this community shows up. We face the storm together.
We are currently looking for sponsors. Please reach out if you are interested. The deadline for sponsorship is JANUARY 7TH, 2027.
This race will make donations annually to the charity of choice decided by families of Digits (Dianne Wells) and Needle (Edy Pearson). The proceeds for the 2027 race will go to
Do you know why we call this the Be the Buffalo Race and why we are so passionate about continuing it each year?
Dianne Sullivan Wells (FiA name: Digits) was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and a well-known runner in Lexington that started the run group Running Wild that still meets to this day. Digits was tragically taken from us during one of our early morning runs in December 2018. That week the local FiA & F3 groups converged and held a prayer circle, and a friend read a story about buffalo. You see, when a storm arises buffalo gather together & face the storm head on, and because of this they get through the storm quicker compared to other animals. For us Being the Buffalo is herding together & facing storms together. All storms are different, and it doesnt mean the journey is easy. It doesnt mean the journey doesnt hurt. It doesnt mean the pain will end quicker. But it means that together with your people & your community, you will get through it by praying for each other, lifting each other up, helping each other. Facing it together.
A year and a half later we lost another beloved runner unexpectedly during a battle with breast cancer. Edith Edy Pearson (FiA name: Needle) was also a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, fierce runner, and our biggest cheerleader.
The Be the Buffalo 5K Memorial Run for Digits and Needle was started in honor of Digits & Needle. A way to remember them for their impact on us and to our community, for their love of running, and for their legacy to live on.
Each year a portion of the proceeds of the Be the Buffalo Race is donated to a charity close to the heart of the families of Digits & Needle. For the 2026 race, we have decided to continue to support our local community. The same community that showed up for us, that carried us through the storm.
So, if youre a runner, sign-up to join us on Feb 7th. If you dont run, sign up to walk with us. Or if youre unable to do either one, you can donate to support, because one thing I know for sure is this community shows up. We face the storm together.
We are currently looking for sponsors. Please reach out if you are interested. The deadline for sponsorship is JANUARY 7TH, 2027.
This race will make donations annually to the charity of choice decided by families of Digits (Dianne Wells) and Needle (Edy Pearson). The proceeds for the 2027 race will go to
Races
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5K - Run
Incl. $1.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th February 2027 (8:30AM EST)
$36.55
Timing by SVE Timing East
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Lexington County Baseball Complex, 432 Ball Park Rd., Lexington, 29072, SC, United States
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