North Mitten events is dedicated to People and Planet health. Our goal is to spread positive people and planet impressions in our community and beyond.
North Mitten pledges these eco-conscience and community-based efforts for the Betsie Valley Trail Run.
To maintain a clean and litter free trail and sports complex.
To be consumer conscience and provide only products of use.
To discourage waste and encourage runners to carry water bottles or hydration systems instead of using aid station cups.
To avoid plastic and single use products.
To provide only compostable supplies when single use is unavoidable.
To compost, reuse or recycle food and supplies.
To source food and supplies locally.
To purchase organic cotton, hemp or recycled materials.
To donate one tree per participant to the North Mitten PLANT A TREE project.