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Sustainability

As one of the largest mass participation events in the world, we recognise the importance of reducing our environmental impact and inspiring our participants to join us in creating a greener future.

ECO-FRIENDLY INITIATIVES AT THE VHI WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON

  • WASTE REDUCTION

    • Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle

    • We are working towards eliminating single-use plastics

    • Use the recycling bins provided by Dublin City Council

  • SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

    • Fully compostable cups are used at all water stations

    • The commemorative medal and ribbon are made from recycled materials

    • Fully compostable polybags are used to ship registrants’ race numbers and t-shirts

  • ECO-FREINDLY HYDRATION

    • We partner with Refill Ireland to provide 1,000l water cubes in the start/finish areas and around the course

    • Together with Refill Ireland we are creating a Water Bottle Refill Station along the route

  • TRANSPORT

    • Participants are encouraged to travel to and from the event via public transport

    • Car-pooling is another eco-friendly way to get to the event

    • If you have energy to burn, biking to the event will reduce your carbon footprint

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Small actions make a big impact. Here are some ways you can support sustainability at the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon:

  • Take public transport or carpool to reduce carbon emissions

  • Bring your reusable water bottle to refill at our stations

  • Dispose of waste properly using the recycling bins

SPOTLIGHT ON:

100% Compostable Cups

We are proud to use 100% compostable cups at our water stations around the course.

1,000l Water Cubes

Hydration delivered with impact through our partnership with Refill Ireland.

100% Recyclable Polybags

Sunlight, air, and water turn our polybags into a harmless wax - no microplastics.

Sustainable Medal & Ribbon

Medals and ribbons are made from recycled metal and materials, and are delivered with minimal packaging to reduce waste.

Together, we can make a real difference by making more environmentally-conscious choices and reducing our carbon footprint.

We’re always looking for new ways to improve — if you have a suggestion or idea, we’d love to hear from you!

Please get in touch at info@vhiwomensminimarathon.ie

Lapee

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