SUSTAINABILITY

The Akron Marathon commits to consider the social, economic and environmental impacts while putting on a world-class event. We seek to incorporate environmentally responsible practices through a process of planning, deliberate actions, measuring progress, and continuous improvement. These practices will help to reduce waste and energy consumption, encourage economic advancement and healthy living.

GREENING EFFORTS

Preserving the environment is incredibly important to allow future generations to enjoy our events. Through our environmental efforts, we sought to reduce our consumption of resources, reuse/donate unsused items, and recycle as often as possible.

Year Diversion Rate Recycle Weight (ton) Compost (pound) Food Donation (pound)
2012 77% 5.46 3,248
2013 77% 5.35 500
2014 81% 5.89 777 1,984
2015 75% 3.74 3,391
2016 82% 3.41 364
2017 87% 2.94 310 2,582
2018 89% 3.8 300 2,873
2019 85% 2.9 300 2,789
2021 57% 1.2 n/a 2,630
2022 60% 1.4 n/a 6,430
2023 49.5% 1.4 218 2,836