It’s our name and it’s what we’re doing.
There are two ways that you can join us…
1. 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 — and you can be part of the solution by becoming a Racing for Sustainability Champion.
We have opportunities to run with charity bibs — you can learn about them below — but you don’t have to run in a major race to be a Champion. As a matter of fact, you don’t have to race at all!
When someone sees you wearing your Racing for Sustainability tank, whether you’re racing a local 5K or going on a run around your neighborhood, you’ll be raising awareness of eco-friendly running.
When you share why you support sustainable racing, friends and family can help you advance eco-friendly practices by donating on your personal fundraising page.
Whatever you do, you’ll be advancing our mission to make sustainability the future of running!
For a one-time $100 membership, you will receive:
- A branded Lululemon x Racing For Sustainability tank, made from 100% recycled materials
- Priority consideration for Racing for Sustainability charity bibs — from 5Ks to Abbott World Marathon Majors
- Practical advice on sustainable running to use yourself and share with others
- A proven guide to help you reach your fundraising goals with confidence
- A personalized fundraising page on RunSignup
- Live virtual meetups with fellow RFS Champions to connect, learn, and share ideas
- The first 25 Champions to join will also receive a signed copy of Becoming a Sustainable Runner
As a Racing for Sustainability Champion, we ask that you:
- Wear your RFS x Lululemon tank when you race (weather permitting, we understand that it may not be feasible year-round!)
- Share about being a Racing for Sustainability Champion
- Use hashtags when posting photos of yourself in your RFS tank: #racingforsustainability, #RFSchampion, #sustainablerunning
Make your miles more meaningful by running as an RFS Champion!
2. Apply for a charity bib!
We have the opportunity to shape what racing looks like for generations to come. When you fundraise with an RFS bib, you’ll be helping to reduce the environmental impact of races and advance a culture of sustainability across our sport. And you won’t be doing it alone – you’ll be part of a team of runners who care as much about the future of the planet as you do.
We are thrilled to be able to offer entries to these races – and be sure to bookmark this page and check back often, as the opportunities are always changing!
Select a race below to learn more about it!
Just some of what your fundraisers’ dollars will do:
- Help races transition to recyclable hemp bibs, keeping Tyvek out of landfills
- Provide water refill stations at races, enabling runners to carry their own hydration and eliminating the need for disposable cups or plastic bottles
- Facilitate Zero Waste stations at races, promoting a circular economy model of reduce, reuse, and recycle
- Support reuse programs passing on resources no longer needed by big races to other races for use