The 2025 Servus Calgary Marathon is officially in the books, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the results of a powerful first year as the Green Bib Charity!
Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of the running community, 633 participants opted into the new Green Bib program, choosing to skip their race shirt and medal and donate $10 to the Great Divide Trail Association instead. That adds up to an incredible $6,330 raised to support the protection and stewardship of the Great Divide Trail!
What’s the Green Bib?
Launched for the first time in 2025, the Green Bib option gave runners and walkers the chance to reduce event waste and directly support an environmental cause. By choosing this option, participants minimized their footprint while helping fund trail maintenance, volunteer coordination, and conservation efforts along our 1,100+ km route through Alberta and BC’s stunning mountain backcountry.
A Bigger Shift Toward Sustainability
The Green Bib is part of a much broader sustainability effort led by the Servus Calgary Marathon and Fluid Projects, the event’s official Sustainability Partner. Their commitment to hosting one of Canada’s most environmentally responsible races is reshaping what’s possible at large-scale events.
Here are just a few 2024 highlights that helped lay the foundation for this year’s success:
- 70,000 cups composted
- 25,000 plastic bags saved thanks to a bagless gear drop
- 80,000 km of vehicle travel avoided with free Calgary Transit for participants
- Thousands of energy gel wrappers recycled through TerraCycle
- No single-use plastic bottles at the start or finish lines
These efforts show that it is possible to host major events with a lighter footprint, and the Green Bib adds even more momentum to this shift.
Stay tuned: 2025 sustainability stats will be released by the end of the summer!
Thank You, Run Calgary!
A huge thank you to Run Calgary and the Servus Calgary Marathon team for selecting the Great Divide Trail Association as this year’s Green Bib Charity. Your leadership in advancing sustainability and your support for grassroots organizations like ours means the world. We’re so proud to be part of this movement.
And Thank You to You!
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s event, and especially to those who chose the Green Bib. Whether you ran, walked, donated, volunteered, or cheered from the sidelines, you’ve made a lasting difference for the trail and the environment.