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 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 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 SUSTAINABLE EVENT
Reduce, sort, recycle and reuse waste
Every year, we adopt new eco-responsible practices and encourage you to join us in this process.
Refreshment points are optimised to facilitate waste management. Your challenge: zero waste on the road! Our objectives: recycling and reuse, with collection and composting of food waste. Uneaten food will be donated to a charity.
Textile collection available before you leave. Leave your clothes in the dedicated skips so that they can be sorted, donated or recycled by Les Connexions, but ESPECIALLY NO bin bags or plastic ponchos!
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.
The organisation's vehicles are 100% electric or hydrogen-powered (we still need vehicles to guarantee your safety).
AN EVENT THAT'S OPEN TO ALL
A 5km run accessible to 16-year-olds and over, combining solidarity, culture and sport. When you register, €4 of your race number will be donated to the ANTS association.
ANTS is a Lyon-based organisation whose main aim is to make physical activity accessible to people with all sorts of motor deficits. It promotes the inclusion of people with motor deficits through fair access to adapted physical activity and new technologies, thanks to its S.P.O.R.T. facilities in Lyon and Grenoble.
The organisation is built around four main missions:
1. Making adapted physical activity accessible to people with motor impairments through the use of new technologies (by developing S.P.O.R.T. centres, promoting dedicated sporting events and setting up support groups).
2. Building links with healthcare institutions to ensure continuity of support in adapted physical activity (APA) while improving quality of life.
3. Backing research and development through technological innovation linked to physical activity and health (in partnership with public and/or private research laboratories whenever possible).
4. Raising awareness among elected representatives and the public at large about motor disabilities and the latest innovations in sport and tech (helping to shift perceptions on disability, pushing for a more accessible world and driving legislative changes).
Your donations through Run in Lyon will help to:
- invest in new specialised equipment for the S.P.O.R.T. facilities in Lyon;
- and cover monthly membership fees for some participants who do not qualify for financial assistance (solidarity rate).
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
Running is accessible to everyone, whatever their level. It's an opportunity to push yourself and meet other enthusiasts. Run In Lyon offers you preparation guides to help you with your challenge. You can find them here