Sustainability at the SwimRun Rheinsberg

For us at SCC EVENTS, it is important to make our running events sustainable.

Therefore we have identified three dimensions of sustainability which we want to continuously improve:

  • Social justice
  • Environmental protection
  • Economic development

Scroll down to find out more about our work in these areas.
 

[Translate to English:] SwimRunner schauen sich eine Karte an.
Shuttle buses and trains will also take you to the SwimRun Rheinsberg.

Low-emission Mobility

We have organised the start times of the SwimRun Rheinsberg so that it is possible to travel by train (exception: Family Fun SwimRun).

[Translate to English:] SwimRunner erhält etwas zu trinken.
Always try to use your cup or drinking system for as long as possible.

Refreshment points

Reducing waste is one of our top priorities. That's why we don't hand out cups at the refreshment points or in the start and finish areas.

Instead, we encourage our participants to use their own cup or hydration system. Alternatively, participants can purchase a so-called SoftCup in the registration portal, which is a lightweight, portable cup that can also be used at other events.
 

SwimRun family: joy for father and offspring during the run © SCC EVENTS / Tilo Wiedensohler

We move Berlin and the world

Especially in these days of waning physical inactivity and more and more people facing physical and mental issues, we are creating awareness for sport and health, more physical and mental fitness and thus more enthusiasm and joy in life for participants of all ages and abilities.

It is particularly important to us to introduce children and young people to sport and exercise. Therefore, we have created the Family Fun SwimRun and the Youth SwimRun as offers specifically for 6- to 15- and 11- to 15-year-olds.

SwimRun: Three male participants run along the lake, Rheinsberg Castle in the background © SCC EVENTS / Tilo Wiedensohler

Local value creation

Wherever possible, we also favour regional service providers and producers for our event. This year, for the first time, we are offering completely regional race nutrition in the form of strawberries and potatoes.

Every year, the SwimRun Rheinsberg attracts numerous participants and spectators. Thereby, we create considerable economic value and increased awareness of the region and in particular of our local partner, the Seehotel Rheinsberg. The completely barrier-free hotel belongs to the Fürst Donnersmarck Foundation, which stands for overcoming social barriers and inclusive coexistence.
 

SwimRun family: joy for father and offspring during the run © SCC EVENTS / Tilo Wiedensohler

Saving resources

We design all sponsor banners, beach flags and buoys at SwimRun Rheinsberg so that we can reuse them. Only when banners show signs of wear after a few years do we have new ones made.