DIS-CHEM HALF MARATHON INITIATIVES 2016 

Every year the Dis-Chem Race Committee looks at new innovative ways to improve our race and value to the runner. Our key focus for 2017 is Eco-Friendly and the #run clean campaign!! To support this we have implemented the following initiatives.

1. Virtual medals 

After serious consideration & debate we have ultimately decided to do away with an actual medal and will replace with a virtual medal. Once you have been recorded as a finisher with our official time keeping system, namely ChampionChip, you will be emailed a link which will contain your medal and finishing details. This virtual medal will then be available to be shared across various social mediums and can also be stored in your virtual medal cabinet.

2. Litter free zones 

This is in support of our #run clean campaign and we are working towards having areas on the route that are litter free. In other words, runners will be encouraged to ensure any litter they have is dropped off in dedicated areas only!!

3. Waste Recycling 

While this has been in place for a few years now we have a dedicated company that ensures all litter is collected on route and at the stadium and then recycled in a responsible manner.

4. Cost Maintenance 

We believe the above initiatives will allow us to maintain costs and even though we have increases across all other suppliers the committee has kept entry fees unchanged for the race in 2016 and you will still receive a well-stocked goody bag including a Technical race T-Shirt.

I trust you will support us in the above and look forward to your participation …. See you on the road.