OFFENDERS : After the Red Hill marathon there were two runners
reported by other competitors for irresponsible littering :
Licence number 2936 from Durbanville AC and
Licence number 6979 from a club with a “blue vest” will receive official
warnings from WPA.
ORGANIZERS : Many races are supplying boxes for litter at the
refreshment stations but they are not being used effectively.
The last box should be placed AT LEAST 200 METRES from the last
table.
Another thing that organisers are not doing is to make arrangements
to pick up the litter DURING the race, particularly if the wind is
blowing.
A classic error noted at the recent Men’s Health 10km was that the
litter boxes were positioned on the sea side of the pavement. A miss
judged throw would result in the sachet ending up on the rocks below!
ALWAYS position litter boxes away from a sensitive area.
USEFUL TIP : Many runners sew their race numbers to their vest. If
you leave the top edge unsewn it creates a useful pocket to carry your
empty sachet until you can dispose of it properly !
(source: Baleka)
reported by other competitors for irresponsible littering :
Licence number 2936 from Durbanville AC and
Licence number 6979 from a club with a “blue vest” will receive official
warnings from WPA.
ORGANIZERS : Many races are supplying boxes for litter at the
refreshment stations but they are not being used effectively.
The last box should be placed AT LEAST 200 METRES from the last
table.
Another thing that organisers are not doing is to make arrangements
to pick up the litter DURING the race, particularly if the wind is
blowing.
A classic error noted at the recent Men’s Health 10km was that the
litter boxes were positioned on the sea side of the pavement. A miss
judged throw would result in the sachet ending up on the rocks below!
ALWAYS position litter boxes away from a sensitive area.
USEFUL TIP : Many runners sew their race numbers to their vest. If
you leave the top edge unsewn it creates a useful pocket to carry your
empty sachet until you can dispose of it properly !
(source: Baleka)