Racing for Sustainability. It’s our name and it’s what we’re doing. Join us - become a Racing for Sustainability Champion! Have you ever: Stepped on discarded cups during a race? Gotten an empty gel packet stuck on your shoe? Been handed a plastic bottle of water as you cross the finish line? Tossed that bottle into a trash can, along with your banana peel and chip bag? Shoved your race t-shirt in a drawer when you got home, never to be worn? Those are just the most obvious examples of a race’s environmental impact; there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes. From local 5Ks to major marathons, the running industry generates a significant environmental footprint. Racing for Sustainability is working to change that. We’re dedicated to promoting eco-friendly practices in the running community and helping races reduce their environmental impact. By becoming a Racing for Sustainability Champion, you’ll help us in two ways: Raising funds so we can provide more races with the resources to
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 31.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Chattanooga, TN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
