The 2016 Austin Marathon and Half Marathon presented by NXP earned Gold certification by the Council for Responsible Sport for its social and environmental initiatives.
The race, which has been owned and operated by Conley Sports Productions, LLC since 2007, was sold to High Five Events in Feb. 2016. High Five Events inherited the legacy of the event, which is the only to earn five consecutive certifications to-date, a representative said.
Organizers met criteria for 45 of the best practice standards set forth by the Council across five categories, including: planning and communications, procurement, resource management, access and equity and community legacy. Nearly 15,000 participants joined the race weekend in mid-Feb., as roughly 20,000 spectators looked on.
“The Austin Marathon and Half Marathon presented by NXP reflects Austin’s commitment to sustainability and its commitment to influencing important trends to mitigate climate change,” said Race Director and Owner, Conley Sports Productions, John Conley. “I am enormously proud of our role within our community and the road race industry to be a force for good.”
