Spectrum Sports Management, producer of the Run Catalina Island race series in California, has announced that the Catalina Island Marathon has received silver certification from the Council of Responsible Sport, a leading responsible sport certification program.
The Council of Responsible Sport attended the 2024 Catalina Island Marathon in March to evaluate its sustainability efforts. Some of these efforts included:
- Partnering with sustainability-focused vendors and ensuring vendors don’t use packing peanuts or plastic,
- Making the event a cupless race,
- Using bungee cords over zip ties,
- Finisher medals being made of sustainable materials, and
- Having participants sign a ‘leave no trace behind’ pledge.
After the evaluation at this year’s event, the Council of Responsible Sport awarded the Silver Certificate to the Catalina Island Marathon, which is awarded to events and organizations that have achieved 60% or more of the total best practices promoted in the standards for responsible sport.
“Gaining the Silver Certification from the Council of Responsible Sport is an exciting step forward for the Run Catalina Island race series,” said Mike Bone, President and CEO of Spectrum Sports Management, which produces the Catalina Island Marathon.
“We work hard to keep Catalina Island wild while still providing participants the unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the island. This is only the start for Spectrum Sports Management in our sustainability efforts, and we hope to influence others in the industry to follow suit.”
A spokesperson for the Council for Responsible Sport said “Congratulations to Run Catalina for their exceptional efforts in achieving the Council For Responsible Sport silver certification.
“This accomplishment truly demonstrates their unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and environmental conservation. We are confident that their work will inspire others.”
The Catalina Island Marathon will be celebrating its 48th annual event on March 8, 2025, with the event claiming to be the oldest trail marathon in California. The course provides participants a one-of-a-kind experience through a historic route, starting in Two Harbors and finishing in Avalon.
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