Event Description

Imagine that you are standing by the beach in the morning, and the sky has hints of pink and orange. The waves are calm and then, you see some spots in the blue water. A plastic bag was moving as if it was a jellyfish. Bottles and caps were mixed in with shells and other natural sources. Millions of plastic waste ends up in oceans every year and has no sign of stopping. Some information seems outlandish, but its true nonetheless. Animals may try and eat the plastic and end of sick or even worse, die. The race for no ocean pollution shows that you haven't given up on helping the ocean. A few miles may not clean the ocean, but its a great reminder to stay motivated.

Type of Activity:

10K Run, Jog

Location:

Anywhere

Reward Details:

There are no bibs, shirts, or medals. Participants who complete the race receive a digital certificate.

Works Cited:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). “Plastic Pollution & Marine Litter.” https://www.unep.org/topics/ocean-seas-and-coasts/ecosystem-degradation-pollution/plastic-pollution-marine-litter.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF). “Impacts of Plastic Pollution in the Oceans on Marine Species Biodiversity and Ecosystems.” https://www.wwfca.org/en/impacts_of_plastic_pollution_in_the_oceans_on_marine_species.