San Francisco Marathon™
What the San Francisco Marathon is doing to be more 'Green-Friendly':- In 2007, we collected a suggested donation amount of $2 per runner upon registration. The suggested amount was based on the cost per runner that would be needed to put toward alternative energy sources to offset the energy used in getting to and from our race. We collected donations from 1,300 runners, and donated the money to Native Energy . This year, we hope to increase the number of runners donating to at least half of our 17,000 runners!
- We also collected more than 1,000 pairs of used running shoes at our race expo, and donated them to St. Vincent De Paul Society in San Francisco for the homeless.
- In 2008, we are looking to continue to find ways to make our race even more Green. We are looking into reusable goody bags, alternative fuel options for our spectator and runner buses, and partnering with additional environmentally conscious organizations.
About the San Francisco Marathon:
The San Francisco Marathon sold out in 2007 so register early! The popular race takes runners on a tour of San Francisco, passing by some of the most iconic landmarks of the city, including running along Fisherman’s Wharf, Crissy Field, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, running through Golden Gate Park past the bisons, windmill, and Stow Lake, along Haight Street, and through the Mission District. The San Francisco Marathon features a full marathon, 2 half marathons (choose your half), a 5K, and progressive marathon.
August 3, 2008
San Francisco, California
For more information:
http://www.runsfm.com/about/green.html
