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HELP US REMAIN A GREEN RACE!

2016 WALKWAY MARATHON PLEDGE OF SUSTAINABILITY
Required eco-Practices

Reduce paper waste by requiring at least 80% of total pre-registered race field to register
online-only option.
No mailing of paper registration forms.
Providing recycling bins at the event and recycle cardboard, paper, plastic and
other materials
Providing information to athletes about public transportation options
and/or provide them with ride-share options on our website.

Elective eco-Practices

100% online registration.
Offering a clothing and/or shoe recycling/reuse program.
Replacing traditional race bags (AKA swag or goodie bags) with this virtual version you
are currently reading.
No single-use disposable plastic bottles for water or sports drink distributed at the finish line.
At least 80% of all marketing and participant communications facilitated through email or
website updates instead of paper mail.
Utilizing bicycles, electric scooters, electric motorcycles, or electric/hybrid cars for pace and
lead vehicles.
Providing shuttle buses for athletes that are powered by bio-fuel or another form of
renewable energy or offset the vehicle emissions through carbon offsets.
Providing environmental education as part of expo and/or race-day presentations
Sourcing sustainable finisher medals such as recycled/recyclable lanyards and metal and/or
locally made medals from recycled materials .
Providing composting for pre- and post-event meals.
Donating unused food to a charity such as a homeless shelter or soup kitchen.
Serving at least some locally grown, fresh food at pre- and/or post-race meals.
Introducing one practice that helps conserve water and reduce water waste on the race
course such as bringing your own reusable water bottle
Create a category of volunteers that are dedicated to environmental practices, such as
recycling and/or composting at the finish.