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COMMUNITY WELL-BEING

The race was a huge success, with positive feedback from all involved. “City of Oaks Marathon is a special event for the
Raleigh community,” said Charlie Mercer, CEO of Capstone Event Group, the organizer of the City of Oaks Marathon.
“Year after year, this event attracts thousands of people from all walks of life who come together to accomplish their
goals in a positive and supportive environment. We were thrilled that an admirable local organization like Martin Marietta
wanted to be an integral part of bringing the event to the community in 2023.”

Due to the success of the event, Martin Marietta has signed on to be the title sponsor for at least the next three years.
“Raleigh is such a spectacular city, and this race shines a spotlight on the people and the many beautiful areas that make our
community so special,” Sanders said. “We pride ourselves on being good neighbors, and so we view sponsoring an event
like the City of Oaks Marathon as a wonderful way to bring joy to 6,500 race participants, their families and friends.”

COMPANY SUPPORTS THE NEXT GENERATION OF

ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS

Randolph Macon—Environmental Research Field Station
At our Doswell Virginia Quarry, the Company has established an ongoing relationship with Randolph Macon College
(RMC) intended to train the next generation of biologists and environmental scientists. In particular, the Company and the
college established an Environmental Research Field Station on Martin Marietta property which is designed to give
students hands on experience with the methods and equipment typically used by biologists and environmental
professionals. Located west of the active plant on approximately 66 acres only 8 miles from campus, the site provides
access to about 1.5 miles of the Little River. The site is located on the Fall Line, and contains a variety of bottom-land and
up-land habitats, including a mature beech/maple forest and a dense stand of young pine.
Professors regularly take students to the Field Station for hands on learning. For example, the Ecology course has set up
trail cameras to learn about modeling wildlife abundance, and the Vertebrate Field Biology course has engaged in stream
sampling for fish and setting up cover boards to study terrestrial salamanders. Students also use the site in their
independent study projects including one that was recently published about sapling growth in relation to tree density. By
helping nuture the next generation of biologist and environmental scientists, the Company helps to ensure that the future
of Virginia’s flora and fauna is protected.

Randolph Macon Field Station
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Randolph-Macon College

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