Zero Waste Athletic Event Services
“I used to feel guilty about how much waste we were throwing away at events…“
Randy Step, Owner and President RF Events
Want a Waste-Free Race?
Happy Planet Running is an affordable Zero Waste service provider for your race events. We specialize in working with small, local races so they can be part of the zero-waste movement in a budget-friendly way. Ask us how we can make your race leave no trace!
What Events Do We Support?
Road and trail running events
Gravel bike races
Triathlons
And More!
Latest Reports
A Smooth Invasion: Martian Races 2026 Sustainability Report
Last Saturday was perfect weather for the Martian Invasion of Races in Dearborn. And with the marathon being a Boston qualifier, and a NIRCA (National Intercollegiate Running Club…
Green Race, Green Result! Corktown Races 2026 Sustainability Report
Another March means another St. Patrick’s Day, and that means another Corktown Races at Roosevelt Park in Detroit. Over 2,500 people showed up to drink beer and do…
Zero Waste (Do the Math): Pi Day 5K 2026 Sustainability Report
Epic Races held their “Pi Day 5K” race in person this year, as March 14 fell on a weekend. So over 150 kids and adults braved the morning…
Upcoming Zero Waste Events
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