EUGENE, Ore. - (November 8, 2007) - The Eugene Marathon, in only its second year, is attempting to become a "Green Event" in 2008. Here are just a few of the initiatives the marathon plans to implement:

* Partnering with EWEB and the Eugene Hilton to use Sustainable Power during the 3 days of the events at the Hilton, including the Health and Fitness Expo
* Use of the Solar Sun Rover as the power source at the finish line at the University of Oregon's Autzen Stadium
* Utilize the City of Eugene's "Recycling Toolkit"
* Employ "master recyclers" as volunteers - that sort recyclables to the proper receptacles
* Have all runners, workers and volunteers informed of the Eugene Marathon mission to be green so that all can participate.

"The Eugene Marathon staff has been working hard to make the 2008 marathon a green event," says Richard Maher, Eugene Marathon Event Director. "It is an issue Read More