About the Zero Waste 5K by The Climate Teach-In
This is a zero waste event put on by The Climate Teach-In as a close-out to their week of climate programming. The race has a purpose behind it beyond the running, and that gives the morning a different feel than a typical road 5K. Music and snacks are part of it, and the whole production is designed to leave as little behind as possible.
Check-in opens before the race starts, so there is no scramble if you arrive early. Volunteers are a visible part of the day, helping with setup, timing, and water stations, and service hours are available for those who want them.
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Zero Waste 5K by The Climate Teach-In 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
50finishers
19:09winner
30:25median
46:29cutoff
Top 3: Chad Hosein (19:09) · Torin Hulshof (19:24) · Varshith Ale (20:49)
The Zero Waste 5K by The Climate Teach-In has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
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