On behalf of the Bay Islands Conservation Association (BICA) and the organizing
committee of the ACROPORA Roatan 2026 Eco Trail Run –Vida para la Isla
20K, 10K, 5K & 2K, we are proud to welcome you to our 8th edition, taking place on
August 1st, 2026.
BICA is a Honduran environmental nonprofit organization that has been working in the Bay Islands since the 1990s. Our mission is to conserve, in a participatory, transparent, and sustainable manner, the coastal and marine resources of the Bay Islands and the ecosystem services they provide for the social, cultural, and economic well-being of present and future generations.
A Race With Purpose
Launched in 2017, the ACROPORA Eco Trail Run was created as part of a broader awareness campaign highlighting the importance of coral reefs and the urgent need to reduce single-use plastics in our daily lives. Since then, the event has become a platform for measurable environmental impact.
Through this initiative and our broader conservation work, we have:
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Promoted and supported the single-use plastic ban passed in Roatan in 2018 (#PlasticFreeRoatan)
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Strengthened the local recyclers’ association
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Implemented pilot waste separation projects across the Bay Islands
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Advanced public policy efforts, including advocacy to ban petroleum-based sunscreens that harm coral reefs and marine life
2026: Running for Community & Reef Health
In 2026, we continue to use this fun, family-friendly sporting event as a catalyst for lasting environmental and community impact. Our goals include:
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Generating funds to support the construction of a community center in Crawfish Rock
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Raising awareness about how waste and harmful chemicals affect our health and our reefs
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Expanding coral restoration initiatives in Roatán
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Promoting municipal policies that protect reef ecosystems, including restrictions on reef-toxic sunscreens
Event Details
On August 1st, 2026, runners from across Honduras and beyond will gather at sunrise for the 8th ACROPORA Roatán 2026 Eco Trail Run (2K, 5K, 10K, 20K). The race will begin at 6:00 a.m. and conclude at Palmetto Bay Plantation, bringing together athletes, families, conservation advocates, and community members in celebration of Roatan’s natural beauty.
How Funds Will Be Allocated
Funds raised through the 2026 event will be distributed as follows:
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40% – Construction of the Crawfish Rock Community Center
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30% – Coral restoration programs within the Bay Islands Marine National Park
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30% – Solid waste management initiatives in communities surrounding the Marine National Park
A Shared Commitment
Your sponsorship and participation are not just support for a race ,they are an investment in the future of Roatan’s reefs and communities. Over the years, your partnership has strengthened this event and expanded BICA’s impact across the islands.
We look forward to continuing this journey together on August 1st, 2026, running not only for the finish line, but for life on our island.
