About this event
Come join New York Road Runners on Friday, October 31 for a 2-mile plogging shakeout. For the second year, we are excited to be joined by NYRR Team for Climate: a group of dedicated runners who have committed to aiding NYRR on its journey toward Net Zero by helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. Joining us will be special guest Tina Muir, sustainability advocate and former elite marathoner. This exciting, new route will start from the NYRR RUNCenter featuring the NB Run Hub and finish at the iconic 2025 TCS New York City Marathon Finish Line in Central Park.
What is Plogging?
Plogging refers to the act of picking up trash while running. The expression stems from the combination of the Swedish term "plocka upp" meaning "to pick up" and the English term “jogging”. This activity will introduce new movements into your run while helping clean up our planet. No plogging experience is required, and runners and walkers of all paces are welcomed. NYRR will provide compostable bags and gloves to all registered ploggers. Restrooms and lockers (on a first come, first served basis) will be available. We will be plogging rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.
Can't make it on October 31? We still encourage climate activists in all parts of the world to join us from afar by plogging in their own towns to spread awareness and help clean up our planet. Tag us @nycmarathon, @nyrr and #TCSNYCMarathon to show off your plogging efforts!
About Tina Muir:
As a mother of two and an elite marathoner, Tina aims to inspire change through running. She is the founder and CEO of Running for Real, a podcast that encourages runners to be brave and leave their comfort zones to address the climate emergency. She believes in running as a vehicle for social change. She is also the author of “Becoming a Sustainable Runner”, a practical guide for runners of all abilities and backgrounds who want to take meaningful action to protect our planet through their love of the sport. Discover more about Tina on her website: https://tinamuir.com/
