Recycle Shoe Drive
Recycle Shoe Drive
Have a pair of running shoes that don ’ t doesn ’ t fit just right but are nearly new ? As part of our green certification we are soliciting our runners to bring a pair of lightly used running shoes which they ’ ve retired or do not use anymore . We will have shoe drop-box stations at both Packet Pick-Up on Saturday , June 10th and on race day in the post-race tent . All shoes will be donated to the Gail V . Webster Memorial Shelter for the Homeless at Hudson River Housing , whose mission is to build strong , sustainable communities by developing and preserving quality affordable housing and helping families and individuals obtain and maintain housing through education advocacy , and support services .
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 .
• Provide recycling bins at the event and recycle cardboard , paper , plastic , glass , and other materials
• Provide information to athletes about public transportation options and / or provide them with ride-share options on our website via 511NY Rideshare .
Elective ECO-practices
• Achieve 100 % online registration .
• Offer a clothing and / or shoe recycling / reuse program .
• Replace 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 .
• Utilize bicycles , electric scooters , electric motorcycles , or electric / hybrid cars for pace and lead vehicles .
• Provide shuttle buses for athletes that are powered by bio-fuel or another form of renewable energy or offset the vehicle emissions through carbon offsets .
• Provide environmental education as part of expo and / or race-day presentations .
• Source sustainable finisher medals such as recycled / recyclable lanyards and metal and / or locally made medals from recycled materials .
• Provide composting for pre- and post-event meals .
• Donate unused food to a charity such as a homeless shelter or soup kitchen .
• Serve at least some locally grown , fresh food at pre- and / or post-race meals .
• Introduce one practice that helps conserve water and reduce water waste on the race course such as bringing your own reusable water bottle and using local water at 3 water stations .
• Create a category of volunteers that are dedicated to environmental practices , such as recycling and / or composting at the finish , provided in the event by Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County .
WALKWAY MARATHON IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DUTCHESS COUNTY GOVERNMENT