Sustainable Racing Program to Help Race Directors Eliminate Safety Pins

April 8, 2026

Sustainable Racing Program to Help Race Directors Eliminate Safety Pins

SAN RAMON, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BibBoards, maker of the patented bibSNAPS bib fastener, today announced the launch of its Sustainable Racing Program, a free initiative designed to help race directors transition their events away from single use safety pins.

The program gives running events of all sizes a simple, structured path to adopt bibSNAPS, the snap lock bib fastener now used at more than 3,000 race events nationwide. BibBoards has helped remove an estimated 25 million safety pins from races across the country since launching, making it one of the most significant sustainability shifts in the run event industry.

“Safety pins are handed out by the millions at running events every year and most of them end up in landfills,” said Brian Goodell, founder of BibBoards. “The Sustainable Racing Program gives race directors everything they need to make the switch, and their runners love it.”

A Program Built for Race Directors

The Sustainable Racing Program was created in direct response to demand from race directors who want to reduce waste at their events but need a turnkey solution to do it. bibSNAPS require no tools, no holes in apparel, and no cleanup after the finish line. Runners snap their bib on in seconds and snap it off just as fast.

“Most runners don’t realize this, but after a big race there can be thousands of safety pins scattered across the course. I’ve talked to event teams that need 20 to 25 volunteers just to walk the streets and pick them up. That’s time, labor, and risk that simply shouldn’t exist,” said Goodell.

Accepted events receive product support, co-branded promotional materials, and official recognition as a sustainable race partner. The program is free to apply for and open to events of any size, from local 5Ks to major destination races.

Race directors can learn more and apply at sustainable.bibboards.net

Runner Approval at Scale

bibSNAPS has earned more than 35,000 five star reviews, a number that reflects years of consistent feedback from runners who never want to go back to safety pins. The product is currently carried in more than 300 run specialty retailers across the United States and has been recognized by Shopify for its e-commerce growth, a reflection of how quickly the running community has embraced the switch away from pins.

“One race director told me it takes days to string together four safety pins for 5,000 runners. Think about that. Days of manual prep before the race even starts. That’s exactly the kind of problem we built BibBoards to eliminate,” said Goodell.

That commitment has translated into measurable results. BibBoards has processed more than 170,000 orders and estimates that its products have helped eliminate 25 million safety pins from races, reducing both waste and the risk of pin injuries for runners and volunteers alike.

The Future of Race Day

Goodell sees the Sustainable Racing Program as the natural next step for an industry that has already embraced the product at the individual runner level. With more than 1,000 brand ambassadors actively using and promoting bibSNAPS at events across the country, the grassroots momentum is already there. The goal now is to make the transition at the event level just as simple.

“We have over 1,000 ambassadors and 35,000 reviews,” said Goodell. “The runners already know us. Now we want every race director to know that making their event sustainable is as easy as making one switch.”

Race directors interested in joining the program are encouraged to apply early. Visit sustainable.bibboards.net to get started.

About BibBoards BibBoards makes bibSNAPS, the original pinless snap lock race bib fastener. Founded with a mission to improve the race day experience while reducing waste, BibBoards products are used at thousands of events and available at run specialty stores nationwide. Learn more at bibboards.com.

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