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 Fine Day in Hell: Dances with Dirt Sustainability Report
The Michigan edition of Dances with Dirt, a.k.a. “Hell” moved from September to June this year, with surprisingly good weather, given our recent heat wave here. The notable…
Island Lake Tri 2026 Sustainability Report
Report written by HPR event captain Marilyn Harbin This year’s Island Lake Tri was the eighth year HPR has supported it, and while there are always a couple…
Detroit Riverfront Run 2026 Sustainability Report
For the fourth consecutive year, Happy Planet Running came to Detroit to provide Zero Waste services to the Riverfront Run at Cullen Plaza. We’re proud to support what’s…
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