The Gary Smith Worthington Classic

The Gary Smith Worthington Classic was the first event to earn the Do Green Feel Good Designation on June 9th, 2013.  The race was awarded the first certificate of recognition for steps taken to create a zero waste event while exemplifying environmental and social responsibility.

       

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The Gary Smith Worthington Classic was formed for and by people that love, support, admire, and thank the late Gary Smith for his devoted and dedicated years as coach and teacher for the Worthington School district. This event is a fantastic and fun event to show the love to this man, and to sponsor scholarships to Thomas Worthington students.
"Run as hard as you can... then let your heart take you the rest of the way."
- Gary Smith
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Race Waste Sponsorer

Race Waste Stats

RECYCLING  - 4 bags (55 gallon size)
COMPOST   - 1/2 bag (30 gallon size)
LANDFILL   - 1/2 bag (30 gallon size)

Recycling

Plastic bottles, plastic film wrap from water bottles cases, 1/2 gallon cardboard milk cartons (provided by Snowville Creamery), and cardboard boxes.

Compost
Banana peels and uneaten bananas and bagels.

Landfill
paper cups - provided at water stations,
plastic cups  - provided for milk, miscellaneous wrappers etc.

Goals for next year's race
  • purchasing compostable cups for the water stations on the course.
  • Setting up a free water-fill station at the finish line and encouraging the use of reusable water bottles.