What we're doing to be more sustainable

Every year, we strive to make the race as environmentally friendly as we possibly can, whilst still maintaining high standards of runner safety and enjoyment.

So, what are we doing this year?

LESS PAPER

Like last year, our official race magazine will once again be digital-only. We’ve had great feedback from runners about the change, not to mention saved a lot of paper being used. We’ve also ensured there are no paper flyers in your post-race souvenir bags. Don’t worry though – you’ll still get your free Woodforde’s English Lager and packet of Kettle Chips upon displaying your race number in the Runner Recharge Zone.

LESS WASTE

We get lots of feedback each year and one of the key areas we wish to address this year is our ‘waste’. Whilst our paper and single-use plastic waste has decreased significantly in recent years, your feedback has told us that our ‘goodies’ included in the souvenir bag are often no great use to you. This year we have decided to remove the additional ‘goodie’ from these bags, which will not only ensure less waste is created, but also allows us to spend the money saved on improving other areas of the race, or reinvesting it into our community.

LEAD VEHICLE

Guiding our runners through the winding streets this year will be an all-electric lead vehicle provided by race sponsor, Lotus Cars. It’s not just good for the environment, it also looks pretty good!

PAPER CUPS

You don’t need us to tell you how important hydration is, let alone on race day! All of our water stations this year will be providing 100% recyclable paper cups, so when you’ve sipped or chucked it over your head, simply throw them into one of our many recycling bins and we’ll do the rest.

What can you do?

PARK N’ RIDE

Instead of driving into the city on race day, why not use one of the special park-and-ride services for the event?

Park n’ Ride services will be in operation from the Airport and Thickthorn sites, with a frequent service starting at 7am.

BERYL BIKES

If you live near the city centre, why not get those legs warm by taking a Beryl bike to the start point? With bays dotted around the city, it’s an easy way for you to get to and from the race in an active and sustainable way.

CARPOOL

If you’re running with a friend, family member or colleague, why not save fuel, congestion and parking costs by arranging to travel into the city in the same car?

BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE

If you can bring your own water bottle or pack, rather than use the cups on our water stations, then please do! Every cup we don’t use this year, will be one less cup we need to recycle and order next year.