The FIM Hertz 2026 Trial World Championship will kick off on the weekend of May 15-17 with the TrialGP of Japan. While the global sporting spotlight will naturally focus on the feats of the top discipline pilots for points, a dedicated team will be working behind the scenes to implement a custom environmental management plan for the event at the Mobility Resort Motegi.
– Context: The FIM Hertz 2026 Trial World Championship is set to begin with the TrialGP of Japan at the Mobility Resort Motegi. – Fact Check: The event is dedicated to emphasizing sustainable practices and environmental management.
Selected to lead the Asian launch of the FIM’s KiSS (Keep it Shiny and Sustainable) program in 2023, the TrialGP of Japan is at the forefront of this revolutionary initiative that encourages organizers to develop sustainable events by framing and amplifying existing environmental actions and integrating other innovative activities. Organized in the impeccable facilities owned by Honda, a major event on the calendar nearly every year since 2000, the event has earned an enviable reputation for its continuous support for biodiversity while emphasizing the importance of sustainability. This commitment will be further strengthened in 2026.
With over seven thousand five hundred fans expected over the two days of competition, the site of six hundred forty hectares will turn into a small town for the weekend, requiring appropriate infrastructure to handle the influx of spectators.
Naturally, at the center of environmental activities lies the commitment to reducing CO2 emissions, with the TrialGP of Japan being organized as a carbon-neutral event. Thanks to significant investments in wind, solar, and hydraulic energy, virtually one hundred percent of the electricity used for events at the Mobility Resort Motegi is “green” and renewable.
The TrialGP of Japan traditionally attracts a large number of spectators, and waste management is also a significant concern. However, the organizers are prepared, with numerous selective sorting bins throughout the venue, as well as on-site disposal and recycling facilities complementing the policy of reducing the use of disposable plastics. The stand and paddock areas will also benefit from dedicated oil disposal areas.
In addition, the site has its own water treatment plant that treats wastewater for reuse in toilets and firefighting.
Sixty-five percent of the site being composed of forest areas, and a significant part of the competition taking place in the picturesque setting of Hello Woods, the preservation of this beautiful natural environment is at the heart of activities. The Ministry of the Environment of Japan has recognized the efforts of the Mobility Resort Motegi to promote the coexistence between humans, nature, and mobility by certifying it as a “30by30 Nature Coexistence Site.”
A high-level recognition has also come from the prefecture of Tochigi, which has certified the site for its experiential learning opportunities, while the Mobility Resort Motegi also benefits from global partnership agreements with the cities of Motegi and Haga. The environmental management officials of the circuit have also received training from the FIM Sustainability Commission.
Many advanced sustainability initiatives this year are community collaborations and include the “Motegi Festa 2026” and the “Motegi Residents Appreciation Day” through the partnership with the city. Collaboration with students from the Moka Technical High School nearby is also planned, and local youth groups will have a role in the event ceremonies.
Under the supervision of national champion Tomoyuki Ogawa, police officers from the prefectures of Tochigi, Gunma, and Ibaraki will receive training to improve their motorcycle riding skills in emergency situations. The ongoing work to open the sport to the next generation will be complemented by the new attraction “Rindo Bike,” which allows younger visitors to learn the basics of riding on electric machines.
In addition to the established tree planting program for pilots, a new guided tours program of Hello Woods has also been introduced to promote education on biodiversity and environmental conservation in Trial competitions.
Therefore, as you marvel at the sublime skills of the world’s top pilots, keep in mind the dedicated team at the Mobility Resort Motegi who are striving behind the scenes to ensure the sustainability of the TrialGP of Japan – as well as the sport on a global scale – for future generations.
Kattia Juárez, Director of the FIM’s International Sustainability Commission (CID), said: “I always look forward to the TrialGP of Japan and am delighted to return to the site of the very first KiSS Asia initiative. The environmental management plan in place at the Mobility Resort Motegi provides a fantastic framework to ensure sustainability is considered in the planning of every element of the event and provides a realistic and actionable model for the future of the sport.”
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