Running for Rights - Our Eco Bags at the Children's Marathon in Korea

What happens when you dismantle artificial barriers, put aside heavy messages, and simply let children do what they do best? That's right: they run, they laugh, they play – and they naturally make friends, completely without prejudice.

That is precisely the core of the International Children’s Marathon in South Korea. Under the beautiful motto “The most natural, the most like a child,” the event has been advocating for the rights and healthy development of children worldwide since 2011. This year, the focus was particularly on strengthening the togetherness of children with a migration background and making diversity tangible through play.

Since running is booming in Korea and the future of children is extremely close to our hearts, it was immediately clear to us: we simply had to be a part of it!

A strong team for a good cause

When our Korean distributor Trendmecca was contacted by Save the Children Korea for this special sponsorship, it was immediately clear to us: we would support it wholeheartedly! Together, we tackled the project and, just in time for the event on May 2nd at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, co-sponsored the official goodie bags.

Every child and all participants who held one of the bags received an ultralight companion for the run: our TTTM Eco Bags. What makes them special? Our Eco Bags are made from the fabric scraps of our hammock production. This upcycling not only saves resources but also makes the bags extremely robust, feather-light, and perfect for the small and big adventures of kids.

Good to know: All marathon registration fees are donated to support children in need worldwide. In South Korea, the project specifically promotes the healthy development of migrant children without secure residency status, as well as education on children's rights and diversity.

Sustainability meets joie de vivre

For Ticket to the Moon, this cooperation is an absolute passion project. Our products have always stood for freedom, nature, and the carefree discovery of the world. We are incredibly proud that we were able to contribute to children laughing together and running away barriers at the event in Incheon – as part of a marathon that got all of Korea running in 11 cities this year.

The event was a complete success, full of positive energy and beaming faces. A huge thank you goes to our distributor Trendmecca for their great efforts on site and to Save the Children for the fantastic organization!

Moments like these remind us why we do all of this. Take a look at some of the most beautiful impressions directly from the stadium below and let yourself be infected by the great energy of that day!