
Warburton Trail Fest Plogging Fiesta!
Let’s do some plogging at Warby Trail Fest!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!

Burnley Clean Up & Plog!
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s do some plogging at Burnley!

#ZeroWasteRun with Mina Guli and Thirst Foundation
GET YOUR OWN RACE BIB & A CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
NO MATTER HOW FAR YOU RUN OR WALK, EVERY STEP COUNTS. IN YOUR GARDEN, ON THE ROAD, IN YOUR KITCHEN OR ON YOUR BALCONY!

Plastic Free July Plog & Cleanup - The Plastic Runner & The Little Litter Project
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s go plogging and help our planet!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us for a fun run/cleanup walk of 45min to 1hr where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner 💚🌎
And for the exciting part: The Little Litter Project will be joining forces in this Special Edition event! YES! The awesome legend Candace Colaco will join us on the day as part of the #plasticfreejuly movement!
Not a runner? Don't worry! We will have a walking group for you! Everyone is welcome. Children and pups too!
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run/walk by the Studley Boathouse cafe. BYO keep cup please!
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
Keepcup or reusable cup for coffee
Meeting point at the picnic tables next to the toilets/carpark
Look for our friendly crew and our flag
If you can't make it, please SHARE
Let's spread the love for our trails!
Need more reasons to come?
We will be giving socially distant high 5s to everyone by the end of the event. We got plenty to share!
REGISTER CLICKING HERE
*Bags and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring yours!
Let's go plogging! Plog the Frog!
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s do some plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us in a fun run/walk for 1 hour, where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner. 💚🌎
BUT THIS IS NOT JUST ANY PLOGGING RUN!
THIS ONE IS SPECIAL!
This time we are here to Plog for the Frog!
Help cleanup our waterways and the species that rely on their health, such as the Pobblebonk frog.
Not a runner? Don’t panic! We are always happy to “run” a walking group, so come along and let’s go plogging!
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
We will be providing bags and gloves thanks to Clean Up Australia, but you are more than welcomed to bring your own!
ALL levels of running/walking are welcome :)
To access tickets, click HERE!
If you can't make it, please SHARE :D Let's spread the love for our trails!
the plastic runner

Let's go plogging! Clean Up Australia Day at MPavilion
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s do some plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us in a fun run/walk for 1 hour, where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner. 💚🌎
BUT THIS IS NOT JUST ANY PLOGGING RUN!
THIS ONE IS SPECIAL!
Because it’s “Clean Up Australia Day”!
We will be spreading the word about this amazing organisation and their mission in litter prevention and cleanup events.
Not a runner? Don’t panic! We are always happy to “run” a walking group, so come along and let’s go plogging!
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run at the MPavilion.
Have any questions about plogging? Want to learn more about recycling? We will have a Q&A to wrap up our session.
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
We will be providing bags and gloves thanks to Clean Up Australia, but you are more than welcomed to bring your own!
ALL levels of running/walking are welcome :)
Meeting point at MPavilion
If you can't make it, please SHARE :D Let's spread the love for our trails!
the plastic runner

Plogging for a Cleaner Planet - National Sustainable Living Festival by The Plastic Runner
During this year's National Sustainable Living Festival, we will be facilitating these fun events around the City of Melbourne! So come and join us fighting pollution!

Plogging for a Cleaner Planet - National Sustainable Living Festival by The Plastic Runner
During this year's National Sustainable Living Festival, we will be facilitating these fun events around the City of Melbourne! So come and join us fighting pollution!
Yarra River Blitz with the Yarra Riverkeeper Association
Join the Yarra Riverkeeper Association for a clean-up with a difference! We'll provide cleaning gear, a bunch of kayaks and canoes so you can Blitz clean and love your rivers! This is a family-friendly, free event.
Register here: http://bit.ly/YarraBlitz7
Remember Yarra Riverkeeper Association members get first dibs to kayaks and canoes. Support the work they do and become a member today! https://yra.wildapricot.org/

City of Yarra & The Plastic Runner - November Plogging
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s go plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us for a fun run of 45min to 1hr where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner 💚🌎
This August edition will be run in collaboration with: CITY OF YARRA COUNCIL!
Yes! We will be teaming up with the awesome City of Yarra Council for future events within the local community! With the new Waste Revolution Trial, our friends from CoY are giving a good fight in the war on waste, reinventing the way how Council and Community recycle together.
Not a runner? Don't worry! We will have a walking group for you! Everyone is welcome. Children and pups too!
After we finish, we will have some snacks for you!
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
Keepcup or reusable cup for coffee
Meeting point at the famous water tap next to St. Kevin’s Boatshed (please see map for reference)
There are few parking spots along the Capital City Trail, but we encourage you to cycle or use public transport. The best way to get to the Meeting Point is to hop off at Heyington or South Yarra train station. We recommend you to plan your commute, as you will have to walk/warm up to the starting point (like 10-15 min max).
Look for our friendly crew and our flag!
If you can't make it, please SHARE
Let's spread the love for our trails!
Need more reasons to come?
Karin will give a hug to every volunteer and we will have some good prizes for the weird finds.
*Bags and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring yours!
Meeting point next to water tap

Birthday Plogging/Cleanup event - by The Plastic Runner
I wanted to have a different celebration this year, and share with you what has been my mission these last couple of months. I tried to get some kayaks, but didn't work...so it will be a normal cleanup morning as usual :)
City of Yarra Plogging - September by The Plastic Runner
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s do some plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us in a fun run/walk for 45min to 1 hour, where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner. 💚🌎
Not a runner? Don’t panic! We are always happy to “run” a walking group, so come along and let’s go plogging!
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run at the Studley Boathouse Cafe.
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
We will be providing bags and gloves, but you are more than welcomed to bring your own!
ALL levels of running/walking are welcome :)
Meeting point in the picnic tables next to the toilets/carpark
If you can't make it, please SHARE :D Let's spread the love for our trails!
@theplasticrunner

City of Yarra & The Plastic Runner Plogging for a Plastic Free Planet
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s go plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us for a fun run of 45min to 1hr where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner 💚🌎
This August edition will be run in collaboration with: CITY OF YARRA COUNCIL!
Yes! We will be teaming up with the awesome City of Yarra Council for future events within the local community! With the new Waste Revolution Trial, our friends from CoY are giving a good fight in the war on waste, reinventing the way how Council and Community recycle together.
Not a runner? Don't worry! We will have a walking group for you! Everyone is welcome. Children and pups too!
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run thanks to our mates from Barrel of Beans.
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
Keepcup or reusable cup for coffee
Meeting point at the famous water tap next to St. Kevin’s Boatshed (please see map for reference)
There are few parking spots along the Capital City Trail, but we encourage you to cycle or use public transport. The best way to get to the Meeting Point is to hop off at Heyington or South Yarra train station. We recommend you to plan your commute, as you will have to walk/warm up to the starting point (like 10-15 min max).
Look for our friendly crew and our flag!
If you can't make it, please SHARE
Let's spread the love for our trails!
Need more reasons to come?
Karin will give a hug to every volunteer and we will have some good prizes for the weird finds thanks to our friends from Paddy Pallin.
*Bags and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring yours!
Meeting point next to water tap

BEACH CLEAN UP DAY by Eco Green Spirit
Eco Green Spirit is hosting its first Beach Clean Up Event!
Follow the link to subscribe and share the love for our oceans!
Here are the event details:
Come and Join Our Eco Green Spirit Warriors Beach Clean ups once a month! We are making this a monthly event starting at different Beaches. If you subscribe at the 1st event you will receive a FREE T-shirt at the 2nd clean up! Please Bring a bucket along so we can all make a difference to help reduce plastic pollution from our coast line.

Rubbish Run/Walk #15 by Footscray Rubbish Runners
Our friends from Footscray Rubbish Runners are hosting their 15th Rubbish Run this 10th of August!
Make sure you drop by and say hi! Every month, this Footscray local heroes catch up over coffee to help keeping their streets clean and tidy!
Here is the info for their event:
Hello all - we're back to our usual start/end location of Rudimentary Cafe in August for Rubbish Run/Walk #15!
Gloves, bags and safety vests will be supplied as per usual - with Louise leading the walking group and Derek taking the runners.
The monthly "Glove of Glory" will be up for grabs also!
We'll run/walk for an hour and then meet back at Rudimentary Cafe for coffee and good times.

Plogging for a Plastic Free July with Paddy Pallin - Sydney
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s go plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us for a fun run of 45min to 1hr where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner 💚🌎
And for the exciting part: Paddy Pallin will be our partner in this Special Edition event! YES! The awesome Paddy Pallin crew will join us on the day as part of the #plasticfreejuly movement!
Not a runner? Don't worry! We will have a walking group for you! Everyone is welcome. Children and pups too!
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run.
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
Keepcup or reusable cup for coffee
Meeting point TBC
Look for our friendly crew and our flag
If you can't make it, please SHARE
Let's spread the love for our trails!
Need more reasons to come?
Karin will give a hug to every volunteer and we will have some good prizes for the weird finds thanks to our friends from Paddy Pallin and Salomon Running.
*Bags and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring yours!

Plogging for a Plastic Free July with Paddy Pallin - Melbourne
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s go plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us for a fun run of 45min to 1hr where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner 💚🌎
And for the exciting part: Paddy Pallin will be our partner in this Special Edition event! YES! The awesome Paddy Pallin crew will join us on the day as part of the #plasticfreejuly movement!
Not a runner? Don't worry! We will have a walking group for you! Everyone is welcome. Children and pups too!
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run with our mates from Barrel of Beans.
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
Keepcup or reusable cup for coffee
Meeting point at the picnic tables next to the toilets/carpark
Look for our friendly crew and our flag
If you can't make it, please SHARE
Let's spread the love for our trails!
Need more reasons to come?
Karin will give a hug to every volunteer and we will have some good prizes for the weird finds thanks to our friends from Paddy Pallin and Salomon Running.
*Bags and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring yours!

Plog at the Surf Coast
Looking for a recovery after your big run at Surf Coast Trail Marathon?
No need to look any further! We got you covered!
Come and join us for a fun-packed plogging session with the plastic runner crew and our friends from Surf Coast Trail Mara! YESS! Because there is no better recovery than one with a good meaning!
So, what the hell is plogging?
Simple! Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you!
This will be a 45min - 1 hr session, where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner. 💚🌎
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run at the Salty Dog Cafe. 1 FREE coffee for all participants when bringing your Keepcup or reusable cup thanks to the wonderful people at The Salty Dog Cafe!
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Reusable Water bottle and or keepcups 🍼
Smiles 😊
ALL levels of running/walking are welcome!
Meeting point outside of the Salty Dog Cafe, you will see our flag!
If you can't make it, please SHARE Let's spread the love for our trails!
Event brought to you by @theplasticrunner
In collaboration with:
Surf Coast Trail Marathon / Tour de Trails / Surf Coast Shire Council / Great Ocean Road Coast Committee / Paddy Pallin / The Salty Dog Cafe / Clean Up Australia
City of Yarra Plogging - May
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why we decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s do some plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join us in a fun run of 5-10km where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner. 💚🌎
Not a runner? Don’t panic! We are always happy to “run” a walking group, so come along and let’s go plogging!
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run at the Studley Boathouse Cafe.
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
We will be providing bags and gloves, but you are more than welcomed to bring your own!
ALL levels of running/walking are welcome :)
Meeting point in the picnic tables next to the toilets/carpark
If you can't make it, please SHARE :D Let's spread the love for our trails!
@theplasticrunner

City of Yarra Plogging - April
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why I decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s do some plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join me in a fun run of 5-10km where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner. 💚🌎
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run at the Studley Boathouse Cafe.
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Plastic bag for rubbish 🛍
Glove (could be a gardening glove)🧤
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
ALL levels of running/walking are welcome :)
Meeting point in the picnic tables next to the toilets/carpark
If you can't make it, please SHARE :D Let's spread the love for our trails!
@theplasticrunner
City of Yarra Plogging - March
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why I decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s do some plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join me in a fun run of 5-10km where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner. 💚🌎
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run at the Studley Boathouse Cafe.
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Plastic bag for rubbish 🛍
Glove (could be a gardening glove)🧤
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
ALL levels of running/walking are welcome :)
Meeting point in the picnic tables next to the toilets/carpark
If you can't make it, please SHARE :D Let's spread the love for our trails!
@theplasticrunner

Sustainable Living Festival - Ikon Park
Do you love jogging? Do you hate pollution? If so, plogging is for you!
Join a new global movement that brings together fitness and saving the environment. Originating in Sweden, plogging combines jogging with picking up rubbish for a zero waste world.
During this year's National Sustainable Living Festival, we will be facilitating these fun events for the City of Melbourne! So come and join us fighting pollution!
Sessions will be held around the city and will help to prevent plastic and other litter from reaching Port Phillip Bay. Come and be a part of this energetic environmental movement!
All materials will be provided!
Just bring water and smiles!
Coffee and snacks will be provided at the end.
Please arrive 15 min prior to the start of the event.

Salomon Road Trip Series - Melbourne
For our first stop of 2019, the Salomon Running Road Trip Series is heading to Melbourne!
We will start central with Studley Park, head down the coast to Torquay, back to central and then around the bay to the Mornington Peninsula!
Bringing value through encouragement, experience and adventure will be Salomon athletes Lucy Bartholomew, Majell Backhausen, Simone Brick and Pat Bowring (aka Ultra Chef).
We welcome all abilities and all you need to bring is a smile, a great attitude and try to bring a friend to share the experience too. We will have prizes, selfies, running, selfies again, watermelons, smiles, Salomon demos shoes and Suunto watch demos. *All runs are free to attend*
Feb 23 Saturday: Plogging Run in Studley Park Boat House with @theplasticrunner and Paddy Pallin
Meet at Studley Park Boat House
7:30-8:00 Demo shoe/ watch fitting
8:00-8:45 Park Run
9:00 Start Workshop
9-9:15 Introductions
9:15-10 Run
10:15-11 Q&A
11-12 Food & Drink
Finally, we will also be picking up shoes for Shoes for Planet Earth. If you have a pair of shoes that you’re not using, feel free to drop them off at the van. Just be sure it’s in a decent condition (https://www.shoesforplanetearth.com/about-us/soul-journey/).
See you soon!!

Sustainable Living Festival - Birrarung Marr
Do you love jogging? Do you hate pollution? If so, plogging is for you!
Join a new global movement that brings together fitness and saving the environment. Originating in Sweden, plogging combines jogging with picking up rubbish for a zero waste world.
During this year's National Sustainable Living Festival, we will be facilitating these fun events for the City of Melbourne! So come and join us fighting pollution!
Sessions will be held around the city and will help to prevent plastic and other litter from reaching Port Phillip Bay. Come and be a part of this energetic environmental movement!
All materials will be provided!
Just bring water and smiles!
Coffee and snacks will be provided at the end.
Please arrive 15 min prior to the start of the event.

City of Yarra Plogging - Feb
So, you like running, and you like helping nature.
That’s why I decided to put those two things together and take some action/fun!
Let’s do some plogging!
What is “plogging”? Born in Scandinavia, plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish, helping the environment while keeping yourself active. How good is that?!
Now is up to you! Come and join me in a fun run of 5-10km where we will help as a community while learning how to be an environmentally responsible runner. 💚🌎
Coffee, chats, and treats after we finish our fun run at the Studley Boathouse Cafe.
What should I bring:
Active clothes according to weather conditions 🧢
Running shoes 👟
Plastic bag for rubbish 🛍
Glove (could be a gardening glove)🧤
Water 🍼
Smiles 😊
ALL levels of running/walking are welcome :)
Meeting point in the picnic tables next to the toilets/carpark
If you can't make it, please SHARE :D Let's spread the love for our trails!
@theplasticrunner

Sustainable Living Festival - Docklands
Do you love jogging? Do you hate pollution? If so, plogging is for you!
Join a new global movement that brings together fitness and saving the environment. Originating in Sweden, plogging combines jogging with picking up rubbish for a zero waste world.
Sessions will be held around the city and will help to prevent plastic and other litter from reaching Port Phillip Bay. Come and be a part of this energetic environmental movement!

Sustainable Living Festival - City of Melbourne
Do you love jogging? Do you hate pollution? If so, plogging is for you!
Join a new global movement that brings together fitness and saving the environment. Originating in Sweden, plogging combines jogging with picking up rubbish for a zero waste world.
Sessions will be held around the city and will help to prevent plastic and other litter from reaching Port Phillip Bay. Come and be a part of this energetic environmental movement!