Published 10 April 2016 ● Last Updated on 25 November 2016
Finally, a trashless race we can get behind!
Calling all EcoWarriors and motivated runners to join National Geographics’s Earth Day Run on April 17. This will be Singapore’s first zero-waste, zero-carbon footprint mass public race. It will take place concurrently in Hong Kong, Manila, Taichung and Shanghai. The organizers are promoting fund-raising for WWF on a reforestation project that has direct impact on the region’s haze problem.
Another run, ho-hum. Is it really different? You bet! First, it sets the tone on how mass public events should be organised. With no race packs, no water bottles handed out – that’s already a huge improvement on the way these runs are, well, usually run. In addition, the event is pulling no punches in avoiding food wastage, using clean energy for the event, and several more initiatives. It is truly unique.
Will it be fun? If you like to go your own way, absolutely! There is no set route. You start where you want – just make sure you finish at the the F1 Pit Building by 10 am. And when you reach, you’ll be at a carnival! Don’t forget to ask your friends and family to join you there.
Carnival? Are you serious? Yes. In fact, the EcoCarnival starts a day earlier (on 12pm, April 16) and ends on the race day (2pm, April 17). One of the key aims of the Earth Day Run is to support local environmental advocacy. So you can expect to see local green groups (such as us!), eco-products, Singapore sports personalities pedaling to generate clean energy for the event, movie screenings, star gazing, and more! (See key event timings below)
So how do I sign up? The carnival requires no sign up. You can sign up here for the race. There is no entrance fees. However – you do need to complete 4 pre-defined Green Actions and donate a minimum of $1 to WWF’s reforestation project in Sumatra.
Where do I stop by to say hello to Team Secondsguru? Well don’t come alone! Get your old books and DVDs along when you visit our Swap Station 🙂 You #passitforward, and in exchange, take home someone else’s treasure!
The ground rules are simple:
- Cashless 1-for-1 exchange for books and DVDs
- Items must be in usable condition – moldy, tattered books and scratched DVDs will not be accepted
- Items must be non-propaganda and animal-friendly. Please do not get leather/silk bound books
So start raiding your bookshelves and drawers – and we’ll see you at the F1 Pit Building on April 17, 8am-2pm!
Other schedule highlights:
- 12pm, April 16. Flag off for 24hour Cyclothon (Guinness World Record attempt to generate the most electricity in 24 hours using human pedal-power)
- 6 pm, April 16. Pedal powered documentary screening
- 7 pm, April 16. Star gazing with Astronomical Society of Singapore
- 12pm, April 17. 24hour Cyclothon Ends
- EcoCarnival starts on 12pm, April 16 and ends on April 17th, the race day @ 2pm
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