Run for the Planet - Earth Day Celebration 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

About Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches for all people, concentrating on five pillars: 

1. Plastic pollution
Reducing the impact of plastics in the marine environments that surround us

2. Ocean protection
Defending our oceans from the challenges threatening the vitality of the ecosystem

3. Beach access
Working with decision-makers to ensure full and fair beach access for all to enjoy

4. Coastal preservation

Taking on issues that threaten our beaches and natural shorelines

5. Clean water
Protecting the health and sustainability of our planet’s most precious resource

Surfrider Foundation’s initiatives also include Ocean Friendly Restaurants, which aids restaurants in becoming more sustainable by reducing plastic and water. Moreover, Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force volunteers work tirelessly to protect the water quality across North America, alerting to quality issues and raising awareness of how to foster clean water. Notable milestones include:

● A total of 670 victories and 97 in 2019 alone.

● 176 Chapters 

● 182,000 volunteer hours. 

● 300,000 pounds of trash off our beaches, as of their 2019 Report.

● 8.65 billion pieces of single use plastic kept out of the environment through plastic reduction legislation, as of their 2019 Report.