The Maratona is Green

The theme of sustainability has always been central to the Maratona. For the event organizers, sustainability is not an abstract concept but a concrete commitment. Therefore, year after year, a new element is added to make the event more environmentally friendly and less impactful.
Below is a list of sustainability initiatives of the Maratona:

• Reduction of single-use plastic: in recent years, one of the main objectives has been to drastically reduce the use of plastic. At the final refreshment point, glass-ceramic plates and reusable utensils have been introduced, while reusable cups are used at the pasta party, minimizing disposable materials.
• Green Angels: mechanics on electric bikes who follow the participants along the course, ready to intervene if needed.
• Full electric cars: provided by Audi, they accompany the jury and assistance along the race route.
• Green Corner: as a testimony to the Maratona’s environmental awareness, in this area our volunteers help visitors with waste sorting. This commitment is shared by the exhibitors, who limit plastic use by preferring paper or biodegradable plastic.
• Wood recovery: the partner structures are made for the first time with local wood recovered from trees fallen during the Vaia storm, thanks to the work of a local company.
• Shuttle service: the shuttle connects the Alta Badia villages free of charge and allows participants to reach Badia to collect their race pack, reducing traffic and energy consumption.
• Secure bike storage: a free service encouraging participants to collect their bib number by bike.
• Attention to materials: the Maratona Magazine is printed on recycled paper; invitations and communications to cyclists are sent digitally.
• Zero-kilometer medal: each participant receives a handmade medal crafted by local artisans using natural materials, such as stone pine and stone. The trophy follows the same principle.
• The Maratona dish: created by local chef Davide Crazzolara and nutritionist Elena Casiraghi, prepared with zero-kilometer local ingredients, carefully selected to reduce waste and meet athletes' nutritional needs.
• Waste: the regulations foresee disqualification for cyclists who litter along the route.
• Volunteers: a group of forty people clean up the six Dolomite passes and the entire course the day after the race, collecting waste accumulated throughout the year.

Our partners share the same commitment
• Carvico: always environmentally conscious, gives each participant a gilet made of 100% regenerated fabrics.
• Castelli: delivers the jerseys in paper bags, avoiding nylon ones. The jersey also features an eco-pocket for waste collection and an integrated race number pocket.
• Enervit: has designed the race pack bag in collaboration with the Selyn Cooperative from Sri Lanka, certified by WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization). The bag is made of 100% cotton, reusable many times, respecting both the rights of the producers and the ecological spirit of the Maratona.

Thanks to the actions taken and the support of its partners, the Maratona aims to continue growing with respect for nature. We all know: this land does not belong to us, it hosts us.

Help us make our event increasingly respectful of the environment. For a possible and livable tomorrow, we must commit today.