- As one of Lyon's major events, Run In Lyon by Harmonie Mutuelle has a duty to set an example in terms of eco-responsibility, solidarity and inclusion.
- Running in the city and in nature reminds us of the importance of preserving our environment so that we can continue to practice our sport. What's more, sharing the values of sport commits us to making physical activity useful and accessible to all.
- Run In Lyon by Harmonie Mutuelle has been committed to a SER (Social and Environmental Responsibility) strategy for a number of years in order to achieve sustainable commitments.
A CHARITABLE, INCLUSIVE EVENT FOR EVERYONE
Run in Lyon by Harmonie Mutuelle is a solidarity-based and inclusive festival running ❤️👨🦽👪
- 3 timed races of 10km, 21km and 42km.
- 1 Solidarity Run of 5km.
- 4 distances for children ages 5 to 12.
- Early start for wheelchair participants.
- Front of the pack for standing para-athletes.
- Start at the back of the starting corridors for Joëlette and Hippocampe users.
- AFG Autisme will be on hand to support people with autism spectrum disorder or associated neurodevelopmental disorders.
- The BINOMES charity will be on hand to guide visually impaired participants;
A 5km run accessible to 15-year-olds and over, combining solidarity, culture and sport. When you register, €4 of your race number will be donated to the AFG Autisme charity.
AFG Autisme is the leading association supporting people with autism in France. Its mission is to provide high-quality, long-term care for people with autism through adapted support ; continuity in education, care, social and professional integration ; and the creation of adapted structures. Sport is a powerful lever for social inclusion and personal development for people with autism, that is why AFG Autisme has developed the “AFG Sport et Autisme Rhône” program.
This program supports people with autism and their families in practicing sports, including running, and encourages sports clubs to be more inclusive and adapted in their structures.
Your donations through Run in Lyon will help to:
- To enable access to sports for people with autism through adapted support.
- To transform the onboarding process of Lyon's sports clubs to enable the inclusion of people with autism.
If you’d like to learn more about the support services offered by AFG Autisme, contact the organization -> sportadapte.zola@afg-autisme.com.
This year, Run In Lyon by Harmonie Mutuelle is welcoming BINOMES, the first platform that connects people with disabilities with volunteer guides through sports.
📍BINOMES will be at the event village to present you their missions and give you an introduction to guiding.
🏃♀️♀️🏃 Five pairs will also be participating in Run In Lyon by Harmonie Mutuelle across the various races. Feel free to cheer them on 🙌 they’ll be wearing purple vests, so you’ll be able to spot them easily.
If you’d like to join the BINOMES adventure, click here 🤝
The Rhône federation of Secours Populaire Français will be at the village to collect your old running and sports equipment so they can give it a new life through charitable efforts.
The Marathoon's is back this year for children aged 5 to 12, with distances to suit all ages. To find out more, click here
CHARITY ENTRIES
To get involved, start your fundraising page by paying a reduced registration fee, then raise at least €200 for the selected charity to be eligible to start the race. The fundraising platform will be opening soon here.
A SUSTAINABLE EVENT
Every year, we adopt new eco-friendly practices and encourage you to join us in this approach. 💚♻️🍏.
👉 Your challenge: zero waste on the course 🗑️
👉 Our goals: recycling and reuse ♻️
We aim to maximize waste sorting in our gathering zones as well as during setup and breakdown periods. We work with:
- Les Connexions: for on-site sorting and material reuse
- Veolia and internal staff for operations
Key initiatives:
- Selective bins at all zones (start, aid stations, finish, and village)
- Sorting teams at aid stations
- Bananas pre-peeled to aid composting
- Collected clothing is sorted and donated - please use the designated bins!
- Remaining food at aid stations is donated to Restos du Cœur
⚠️ Throwing waste on the ground can result in disqualification!
To reduce waste at the event, we’ve also:
- 💧 Eliminated single-use hydration containers (bottles and cups). To do this, we’ve set up connections to the City of Lyon’s water supply at all refreshment stations. So be sure to bring your own container to stay hydrated throughout your race!
- 👕Introduced an option to opt out of receiving the participant T-shirt during registration. If you don’t need one and want to do your part for the planet, you’re free to opt out. 💚
- 📃All materials will be available digitally (including the PPS file, which you must upload to your Time to account no later than one week before the event). The distribution of flyers by our exhibitors or partners is also strictly prohibited.
Lyon has excellent public transport links, so you won't have any trouble getting there. There will even be extra traffic during Run In Lyon by Harmonie Mutuelle!
If you prefer to warm up on your bike, you can leave it at a Vélo'v station on Place Bellecour or in a bike park that will be set up for the weekend of the Run In Lyon by Harmonie Mutuelle to reinforce the usual facilities. 🚲
We also reduce our environmental impact through smart partnerships:
- Use of Lyon's electric boxes and biodiesel generators.
- Wooden trophies made in Spain.
- Local food caterers selected based on geographic and product origin 🍏.
- Vendor selection based on environmental criteria (ISO 14001 certification).