We continue to think „green!”

We are proud to have been the first to commit to an environmentally friendly, greener event back in 2020, making Hungary’s most popular mass sports event a strong supporter of environmental protection. Today, it’s no longer enough to just run, fight, and desire; we must also compete in a sustainable way, because we did not inherit Lake Balaton from our ancestors; we borrowed it from our grandchildren!

We will continue to ban plastic cups and utensils from our stations, and in 2025, we plan to take our selective waste collection to the next level. Our goal is for the XIX. NN Ultrabalaton to be the greenest NN UB of all time—proving that with attention and care, it is indeed possible to organize a sporting event that is entirely eco-friendly.

What are we doing for the cause?

During the pre-race pasta party, we will continue to use paper plates and environmentally friendly utensils.

At the refreshment stations, we provide water and isotonic drinks in running-specific refreshment cups (soft cups), which can be used for years, or in cups and bottles brought by the participants.

We place great emphasis on training the staff working at the more than 100 refreshment and exchange points, and we selectively collect the accumulating PET bottles, handing them over at designated locations so that they can be transformed into recyclable materials. We also compact the paper waste generated during the event for recycling! Additionally, at four more points along the race route, you can selectively drop off any trash accumulated in the support vehicles.

#RUNGREEN #BIKEGREEN