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Jake O'Regan from St Johns AC Clare is first across the line. Pic: Ger Foy Photos
New wooden eco medals for the 5k race, recycled zinc medals for the Bundoran 10 along with recycled ribbons will all form part of a new eco friendly and sustainable initiative at this year's well established.
Participants in the new 5km race on Friday March 3 will be presented with a wooden eco medal with recycled ribbon.
The metal medal for the 10 mile event on the Saturday, is also made from recycled zinc and ribbon.
All water distributed to participants during the 10 mile event and at the finish line for both events is packed in environmentally sensitive boxes provided by Global Hydrate.
The carton is made from 88% renewable material (paperboard and sugarcane) and is 100% recyclable – all of these will be gathered following each event and taken again for recycling.
Race director Canice Nicholas said that being sustainable had become an important part of the event:
"more and more people are trying to do their bit to become more sustainable in their everyday lives and as they travel to destinations like Bundoran and events like ours, they expect to see sustainability practices in operation.
"Through these two initiatives we are doing our bit for the environment, especially in an event that could see a lot of plastic being used," he said.
Further efforts to reduce carbon footprints are being made too with entries received after Sunday February 19, which will require participants to pick up their race number and t-shirt on site.
Places are filling up quickly for all events but potential participants are being encouraged to register their place sooner rather than later in order to secure their spot.
The Bundoran 10, 5km run takes place on Friday, March 3 at 7.30pm, the Bundoran 10 (10 mile) walk takes place on Saturday March 4 at 10am and the anchor, Bundoran 10 miler race itself will take place at 11am on Saturday March 4.
Proceeds from the events will be distributed among the chosen charities – North West Hospice and Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat.
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