Brand Partnerships / Sponsors

Isaac is teaming up with eco-friendly brands, from recyclable trainers to sustainable energy gels. These partnerships embody our commitment to a sustainable future.

For this TCS London Marathon in 2024, Isaac took a different approach and educated others about saving the planet and trees during his run.

Isaac's visual impact, running whilst dressed as a tree, turns heads and captures hearts. Isaac was also distributing wildflower seeds to fellow runners and organisers of the London Marathon, symbolising his dedication to environmental stewardship. It's a reminder that every action, no matter how small, contributes to a cleaner, greener world.

Isaac's run isn't a solo endeavour; it's a call to action. Fellow runners, spectators, and communities are inspired to join in, building unity and collective effort towards a sustainable future. This record-breaking tree marathon wasn’t just about setting records. It's about making a difference. Isaac was running to raise awareness and funds for eco-adventures for underprivileged individuals, partnering with Climate Explorers CIC 's dedicated fund for environmental education.

Isaac carbon offset using “Climate Games ” verified tree carbon offsets during the marathon and for his travel to and from the marathon. This has a connection to carbon dioxide levels and how his tree costume serves as a visual representation of a carbon sink or a way to reduce these CO2 levels for a sustainable planet.

Supporters can place donation bets on how much offset will be collected at the end of the run-through Climate Games.

Date of the London Marathon - 21st April 2023

• Location - London

• Total Time - 4 hours

• Run Distance - 26.2-mile marathon, 42.2km

Environmental Considerations:

• Fully Upcycled Tree Costume – Zero New Materials: Costume made from upcycled materials rather than purchased items. Costume construction relied on existing resources, reducing the carbon associated with manufacturing new costumes.

  • Local oak branches collected from naturally fallen limbs (no cutting, no disturbance to living trees).

  • Reused cardboard sourced from waste streams—diverted materials from landfill.

• Sustainable Running Kit: Every item of clothing was chosen with environmental footprint in mind. This avoided fast-fashion, synthetic virgin fibres, and single-use costume purchases.

  • Hylo Athletics eco-friendly running shoes (bio-based materials, recyclable, low-carbon design).

  • Hylo recycled shorts and shirt, made from waste or sustainable fibres.

  • Teko eco-performance socks, made from recycled or renewable materials.

  • Recycled ocean plastic running watch, preventing waste from entering oceans.

• Refillable Hydration – Zero Plastic Waste: Used a bladder water pack for continuous refilling, eliminating the need for single-use plastic bottles. Avoided disposable gels by carrying nutrition in reusable containers. Encouraged sustainable race-day hydration at public refill points.

• Local & Low-Carbon Logistics: Travel to the marathon by public transport (tube).

• Natural Messaging Amplifying Sustainability: Running as a tree draws attention to deforestation, nature protection, and climate issues. The whole challenge becomes a platform for environmental education.

• Responsible Disposal of Materials After the Event: All components of the costume after a talk I did were recycled, composted, or repurposed. Oak branches can decompose naturally. Avoided the typical fate of novelty marathon costumes (landfill).

Some of the press involved!