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The Great Run Company
2025 Environmental Report
Case Study The Impact of Location – Comparing three distinct events illustrates how location and infrastructure dictate the carbon footprint.
The Connectivity Challenge 13 Valleys As a remote destination event with limited rail access, 13 Valleys sees the highest car dependency in the portfolio, with 89.4% of participants travelling by car.
The Destination Dilemma
Great North Run Although the event benefits from excellent transport links with well-coordinated travel options provided, its status as a national flagship draws participants from across the UK and overseas. Consequently, flights generate 28.2% of the event’s emissions, despite accounting for only 3% of participants. Cars remain the strongest emission source (59.7%), despite strong public transport adoption.
An Urban Success
Great Manchester Run Benefiting from Manchester’s robust transport network, this event has the lowest car reliance (38.6%). Instead, participants utilised the city’s infrastructure, with 24% using the Metrolink and 20% using National Rail.
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