Going Green

The WIN for KC Women's Triathlon is a Silver Certified Green Race by the Council for Responsible Sport, an organization that provides an independent, comprehensive certification for sustainable athletic events.

HOW YOU CAN BE GREEN:

• CARPOOL: In an effort to keep costs down for our athletes, participants will NOT be charged for a parking pass this year. However, with the increased number of participants, parking space is VERY limited at Sailboat Cove so PLEASE CARPOOL! This not only helps to reduce our carbon footprint, but alleviates any parking problems for participants/spectators on race morning. Please tell your friends/family coming to support you to carpool as well!
  
  Connect with other women doing the race by visiting the WIN for KC Women's Triathlon group on Pickup Pal, an organization that connects people in communities so they can share rides!

• RECYCLE & COMPOST: Please assist the Triathlon Green Team on race morning by using the marked containers for the recycling of plastic, glass, cardboard and aluminum. In addition, we will be composting fruit waste and the appropriate plates, cups, napkins and utensils that are biodegradable. Special thanks to Magic Touch Cleaning, Inc. for donating these biodegradable items!
  
  
• RECYCLE YOUR RACE BIB: If you don't plan to proudly display your customized race bib after the race, please recycle it!
  
  
• DONATE TO THE SMITHVILLE PARK ENHANCEMENT FUND: As an important part of the green initiative, WIN for KC will collect donations at both packet pick-up locations for the Smithville Lake Park Enhancement Fund.  In addition to the funds collected, WIN for KC will donate $1 for every participant, volunteer, and triathlon committee member at the race to show our commitment to this effort!  Almost $800 was donated in 2009! 

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GREEN PARTNERS & SPONSORS