Commitment to the Environment

Organic cotton T-Shirts. Over a half pound of pesticides are required to produce the cotton for one conventional cotton t-shirt. Pesticides are a major pollutant of rivers and lakes.

Breakfast served to runners features organic and locally grown foods. Organic farming restores and maintains healthy soil. Locally grown foods minimize fossil fuels required to transport foods long distances.

Food scraps from breakfast are composted. Nutrients returned to build soil, not a landfill.

Breakfast served with real cups, plates, and dinnerware. No Styrofoam, paper plates, or plastic utensils. No landfill contributions.

Entry form printed with soy ink on 20 percent minimum post consumer content.

Race course marked with reusable flags. No spray paint or other toxic markings on soil.

Runners strongly encouraged to carry a water bottle while racing and refill it at aid stations. This reduces paper cup waste. We also use cups with high recycled content.