Hampton Roads, VA – March 17, 2010 – The 38th Annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon will be green in more ways than one as competitors gear up for the marathon, half marathon and children’s 8k run events this weekend at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. TFC Recycling is providing 50 special event containers to collect bottles, cans and other recyclables generated at the festival. Commemorating St. Patrick’s Day, the weekend event will be held March 19th - 21st.
Shamrock Marathon participants recycled approximately 1,490 pounds of recyclables at last year's races. That is the equivalent to recovering more than 65,120 plastic water bottles and energy drinks that were destined for the landfill.
“Those involved in this event not only care about their health and well-being, but the health and well-being of the environment as well,” said Ed Farmer, vice president of Business Development for TFC Recycling. “They are enthusiastic in their efforts to see that every plastic bottle and aluminum can that can be recycled reaches one of our special event containers.”
Virginia Beach recycling bins provided by TFC Recycling will be in place to accommodate the 23,000 participants and the large crowd of spectators and volunteers expected to cheer them on.
“We appreciate the support that TFC Recycling has received from race organizers and look forward to an exciting race and environmentally-
Packet pick-up, registration and a Sports & Fitness Expo will take place on Friday, March 19th at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The 8k Middle School Challenge and Operation Smile Final Mile Start are slated for Saturday, March 20th. The Half Marathon Run/Half Marathon Walk and Marathon Run/Marathon Walk will be held Sunday, March 21st. For more information about the weekend events, visit www.shamrockmarathon.com. The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is recognized by Runner's World as an Official Green Race.
For more information about TFC’s Hampton Roads waste management and recycling services, call 757-543-5766 or visit www.tfcrecycling.com.
