"Hydration stations along the Boston Marathon course accounted for about 7.7 tons of discarded single-use cups in 2025, but the use of compostable cups and collection bags diverted waste away from landfills."
""All cups are reusable, and will be collected and washed to be used at other races," Lotsbom explained. "We're asking all athletes to throw their cups into the bins provided to keep the roads clear for fellow runners.""
"The BAA is sourcing 30,000 reusable cups from Hiccup, a company that provides silicone cups to race organizers, collecting them afterward and sanitizing them for reuse."
The Boston Athletic Association is testing reusable silicone cups for hydration stations at the upcoming Boston 5K, moving away from single-use cups. The Paris Marathon recently required athletes to carry their own water containers, reducing waste from discarded cups. In 2025, the Boston Marathon produced 7.7 tons of waste from single-use cups, but compostable options helped divert waste. The BAA is sourcing 30,000 reusable cups from Hiccup, which will be collected, sanitized, and reused for future events.
Read at Boston.com
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