Reusable cups being introduced to replace water bottles
Manx Telecom says it's working to find 'greener' ways of managing the logistics that support walkers and spectators at the Parish Walk.
This year every walker will receive a 'SpeedCup' – a lightweight, reusable, collapsible club – which can be refilled from water jugs at feeding stations along the course.
The cups are being sponsored by Mann Made Group and will replace the thousands of single use plastic bottles that have previously been given out.
More than 700 people have already registered to take part in the event which takes place on 18 June.
Race organiser Ray Cox said: "Often walkers will grab a bottle of water and just take a few sips before throwing it away.
"The SpeedCups have already been trialled on the End to End Walk and they have been used very successfully in races around the world even in freezing conditions.
"Each one weighs just 10g and they last for many years so this is not just a one-off environmental investment, it will reduce plastic waste in the future as well."
This year walkers will also be able to decline the traditional Parish Walk t-shirt in lieu of a £5 donation to the Isle of Man Woodland Trust.
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