New Haven, CT - The Faxon Law New Haven Road Race is going to have their greenest event yet! The 2024 Green Initiative, sponsored by AVANGRID, strives to make the Labor Day Road Race more environmentally conscious and reduce the event’s carbon footprint. This year’s event will take the following environmentally conscious steps;
- 100% compostable cups for water and eliminating single-use plastic water bottles.
- 100% compostable cups that serve frozen custard, smoothie mocktails and pumpkin seeds.
- Using compostable napkins, spoons and hot dog wrappers.
- 5 stations on race site will sort event waste into compost, recycle & landfill.
- Compostable wooden taster spoons used for frozen yogurt.
- Use of a hybrid or electric lead vehicle.
- Recycled paper bags for packet pick-up.
- Collecting lightly used shoes (running shoes, casual shoes, dress shoes) that will be sent to Africa.
- Leftover food will be picked up by Haven’s Harvest and given to local organizations that feed those in need.
- Paper used at event will contain recycled or partially recycled materials.
- Fewer paper entries used with electronic race-day registration.
- Participants encouraged to register online on their phones on race weekend.
The Faxon Law New Haven Road Race takes place on Labor Day, Monday, September 2 on the New Haven Green. The event includes a half marathon, half marathon relay, 5K, Town Fair Tire kids fun run, and the 20K USATF National Championship. Early registration is encouraged as the event is limited to 5,000 entrants!
The New Haven Road Race would not be possible without the support of the title sponsor Faxon Law Group. Other contributing sponsors include McDermott Lexus, ACES, Peebles Toy Store, Town Fair Tire, Corsair, Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists and the City of New Haven. To learn more about the event or to register, visit www.newhavenroadrace.org.