Together, We Go Farther
When we're given the chance to be a part of something that promotes sustainability, gives back to our community, and honors our home state of Maine, it's pure gold. That's why we couldn't be more excited to return as a sponsor for this year's TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race.
7/13/22
Honoring Maine
On the first Saturday in August, elite runners from across the globe and other runners of all abilities come together to race in Maine's premier 10K road race. Founded by Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist, Joan Benoit Samuelson, the TD Beach to Beacon is revered for its authenticity, inclusiveness, and beautiful oceanside vistas from Cape Elizabeth's Crescent Beach to the iconic Portland Head Light.
"The first thing I promised myself if I was able to make it through the Trials and on to the Olympics was that I would give back to the sport that had given me so much and that I would also give back to the Maine community which has always inspired me and kept me buoyant. [There's] something about the pride that Maine people share and their appreciation for hard and passionate work."
— Joan Benoit Samuelson (via beach2beacon.org)
Sustainability
Each year, the TD Beach to Beacon looks to expand their environmental practices. When Joan reached out to us in 2019 to find a creative solution to replace balloon towers used in previous races, we knew exactly what to do. The result? Handcrafted mile markers standing a very fitting 6'2" tall made from Sea Bags' signature recycled sail cloth. With sustainability at our very core, we knew that these mile markers needed to serve a purpose after the final runner had crossed the finish line. In collaboration with the TD Beach to Beacon team, we came up with the idea of turning these large sail panels into totes following the race.
Once the race comes to an end, the mile markers will be signed by Joan and the elite runners. Then the talented Sea Bags crew will transform the mile markers into seven one-of-a-kind totes, numbered 1 through 6 for each mile of the course, plus an extra special 6.2 for the finish line. Featuring signature zig-stitching, each number appears on top of a nautical chart of the Casco Bay area with a thin blue line highlighting the racecourse.
Giving Back to Our Community
Following the race on Saturday, August 6th, the totes made from Mile Markers #1 and #6.2 will be auctioned among race participants at a special post-race event. The remaining five mile markers will be auctioned at seabags.com starting Friday, August 12th with one Mile Marker Tote auction happening each day for five consecutive days.
- Mile Marker Auction Tote #2: 8/12
- Mile Marker Auction Tote #3: 8/13
- Mile Marker Auction Tote #4: 8/14
- Mile Marker Auction Tote #5: 8/15
- Mile Marker Auction Tote #6: 8/16
All proceeds from the 7 auctioned Mile Marker Totes will be donated by Sea Bags to the 2022 race beneficiary: The Cromwell Center for Disabilities Awareness. The Cromwell Center's mission is to make sure that no person with any kind of disability will ever experience isolation in life. Their programs promote safe, respectful, and inclusive schools and communities in Maine. They are the only organization in the U.S. that takes a hands-on, interactive, approach to improving understanding, respect, and inclusion in schools.
Carry Your Gear While Supporting A Cause
We wanted everyone to have a chance to carry a commemorative piece of this renowned race, whether they ran it this year, or more than 20 years ago. This idea led to the development of our limited-edition TD Beach to Beacon Race Collection featuring a Tote and a Beverage Bucket sporting the iconic TD Beach to Beacon logo.
We are also offering the option to create a personalized TD Beach to Beacon Race Tote by custom stitching your race bib from this year's race, or any of the previous year's race, to the back of the tote. The Sea Bags Crew will be collecting bibs and orders for the Custom TD Beach to Beacon Race Tote on race day, along with the other commemorative products. 20% of sales from the entire TD Beach to Beacon Race Collection will also be donated to The Cromwell Center so your purchase not only lets you display your pride of Maine and the race, but also supports a great cause.
Hitting the Pavement
In a few short weeks, a team of 16 from Sea Bags will be running the race to raise awareness for The Cromwell Center, and sustainability. Join us in celebrating this prestigious race by running with us, volunteering, supporting the Cromwell Center or cheering from the sidelines.
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