Sustainable power firm Good Energy is to be the headline co-sponsor of this year’s Chippenham Half Marathon as it strives to be the most eco-friendly so far.
The 100% renewable energy company, which has its headquarters in the town, is also sponsoring the trophies and prizes.
Good Energy entered a corporate team last year, taking top prize in the category.
The event, organised by Chippenham Harriers and due to take place on 17 September, is licensed for up to 2,000 runners with a route that goes through the town centre and along scenic country lanes and local villages and hamlets.
This year’s official charity is The RISE Trust, which supports families across North Wiltshire.
Good Energy chief executive Nigel Pocklington said: “We are proud to be associated with Chippenham Half Marathon, not only because it’s one of the town’s biggest events but also because the organisers take their green responsibilities so seriously.
“From eco-friendly compostable water cups and the collection of old running shoes for recycling, to the opportunity to plant trees if runners don’t want to receive any more race T-shirts, they're clearly committed to a more sustainable future.
“We’re already recruiting our own team to take part in the event and hopes other local businesses will get involved too – it’s a great way to keep fit while also fundraising for local charities.”
Race director Matthew Hurcum added: “We try to be as eco-friendly as possible so it’s great to be supported by Good Energy and we look forward to welcoming their team.
“The route is mainly flat and passes through some beautiful local countryside, which is why we’ve previously been voted as one of the best UK races.
“There’s still plenty of time for people to start preparing. We offer training programmes for beginners and more advanced runners, and people can add to the fun on the day itself by wearing fancy dress if they wish.”
For more information, visit www.chippenhamhalfmarathon.co.uk
Good Energy was launched more than 20 years ago with a mission to power a cleaner, greener world and make it simple to generate, share, store, use and travel by clean power. Today it has more than 200,000 customers.
As well as supplying 100% renewable electricity from independent green generators in Britain, it also installs heat pumps, solar panels and batteries and part owns electric vehicle charge point mapping app Zap-Map.
Pictured: Runners set off at the start of last year’s Chippenham Half Marathon. Image by iCaptureSport
