A second year of success at the Servus Calgary Marathon!
The Green Bib Program once again saw strong support in 2026, with 614 participants choosing the sustainable race option. Their participation resulted in a $6,140 donation to the Great Divide Trail Association (GDTA).
Introduced in 2025, the Green Bib Program gives runners the option to forgo a race shirt and finisher medal while still receiving a chipped race bib and enjoying the full race-day experience. For every Green Bib selected, the Servus Calgary Marathon donates $10 to the GDTA.
The Green Bib Program is part of the Servus Calgary Marathon’s broader Sustainability Program, sponsored by the wonderful team at Fluid Projects. The program includes compostable cups at aid stations, recycling and composting initiatives, food and clothing donations, paperless race communications, transit and cycling incentives, water refill stations, and ongoing efforts to reduce excess race merchandise. Since 2017, the event has reduced leftover shirts and medals by more than 75%.
Together, these initiatives help make the Servus Calgary Marathon a more environmentally responsible event while giving participants meaningful ways to reduce their race-day footprint.
We at the Great Divide Trail Association are incredibly grateful to the Servus Calgary Marathon for choosing our charity as the recipient of the Green Bib donation. This partnership not only supports the protection and maintenance of Canada’s premier long-distance hiking trail, but also demonstrates how the running and outdoor communities can work together to create a positive impact.
