marathon propre
La Rochelle Serge Vigot Marathon commit to a more responsible event, through various actions. Together, make our marathon eco-friendly !
A dedicated volunteers team
The team ensure the sorting instruction’s respect at refreshment points and during pasta party and increase public awareness during the week-end.
Compostable cups
Entirely compostable cups (without plastic) at all refreshment points.
Boat shuttle
Boat shuttle, free for runners, enables to reach “Camping du Soleil” showers and parking lot.
Free shuttles
After the race, shuttles rely main interest points (partnership with La Rochelle city an suburban area).
Dematerialized number pick-up
No need to print the race number voucher, we can check directly on smartphone. Less paper, less waste !
Race number bags
Race number bags given to runners are biodegradable, made from corn starch. And they didn't contain ads anymore !
Dry toilets
24 cabines toilettes sèches sont installées sur les départs et sur le parcours.
Waste recovery
34 zones de récupération déchets, conçues avec des entreprises locales en filet de pêche, installées à intervalle d'1km.
OUR ACTIONS
The team ensure the sorting instruction’s respect at refreshment points and during pasta party and increase public awareness during the week-end.
Entirely compostable cups (without plastic) at all refreshment points.
34 zones de récupération déchets, conçues avec des entreprises locales en filet de pêche, installées à intervalle d’1 km.
download waste map
24 cabines toilettes sèches installées sur les départs et sur le parcours.
No need to print the race number voucher, we can check directly on smartphone. Less paper, less waste !
Race number bags given to runners are biodegradable, made from corn starch. And they didn't contain ads anymore !
After the race, free bus shuttles to connect the Old Port to parking lots, Espace Encan, hospital and train station (partnership with La Rochelle city and CDA).
Boat shuttle, free for runners, enables to reach “Camping du Soleil” showers and parking lot.
BIOTOP PARTNERSHIP
Our partner since 2018, Biotop company collects and sorts several materials : cardboard,textiles, plastic (films, bottles, cups), caps, food waste (banana and orange peelings, leftover meals)
GIVE YOUR OLD SPORT SHOES!
A big bin is placed all week-end at the Village Marathon entry (Espace Encan, Quai Louis Prunier). Put your old sport shoes down, they will be distributed to people in need by charity "Entraides et Solidarités Rochelaises"
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