April is Earth Month, and what better way to celebrate it than with a cupless, sustainable race? Trail Marathon is just that, and Happy Planet Running has been proud to support it for the past nine years! We had a good team this year. Along with regular staffer Liz, new intern Iki joined us forContinue reading “Nine Years and Counting! Trail Marathon 2025 Sustainability Report”
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Martian Invasion of Races 2025 Sustainability Report
A great day to run a marathon, or any other distance, at this year’s Martian Invasion of Races in Dearborn. Over 2,000 runners showed up to take on the nearby roads on a cool morning in bright sunshine, conditions which put the Green Team in a good mood! Jenny and Liz get into the grooveContinue reading “Martian Invasion of Races 2025 Sustainability Report”
Green & Clean! Corktown Races 2025 Sustainability Report
Roosevelt Park in Detroit was full of green on the Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day, as over 2,500 people showed up to run a mile or 5K on local roads before enjoying some snacks and beer, and the parade following the race. For the first time in three years, the weather was nice, with reasonablyContinue reading “Green & Clean! Corktown Races 2025 Sustainability Report”
Shamrocks and Shenanigans 2025 Sustainability Report
Wow, a gorgeous day for Shamrocks & Shenanigans! How did that happen? Not complaining, and neither were the runners, who came out to enjoy the sunshine and a morning 5K. And there just might have been beer available at Conor O’Neill’s afterward, based on the cups that ended up in our Zero Waste stations. OurContinue reading “Shamrocks and Shenanigans 2025 Sustainability Report”
Super Smooth: Super 5K 2025 Sustainability Report
Despite the Lions missing the Super Bowl (again), the RF Events Super 5K at Novi High School featured a lot of blue, and even a Dan Campbell impersonator! So spirits were high for a little run through sloppy streets, with pizza after. And the Green Team was there, as usual, to intercept anything that wouldContinue reading “Super Smooth: Super 5K 2025 Sustainability Report”
2025 Bigfoot Snowshoe Race Sustainability Report
Conditions were perfect for the annual Bigfoot Snowshoe Race at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City. Temps in the 20s and plenty of snow for the over 400 shoers doing the 5K, 10K, or one-mile through the woods and ski trails. For yours truly (Jeff) it was the 12th straight year of lung-busting in theContinue reading “2025 Bigfoot Snowshoe Race Sustainability Report”
HPR 2024 Year-End Sustainability Report: All Events
Another year in the books for Happy Planet Running! Since 2016 we have served over 250 events and diverted 45 tons of waste from the landfill, one small event at a time. Many thanks to our clients RF Events, Epic Races, Kurtis Sports Management, Ann Arbor Track Club, and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. You canContinue reading “HPR 2024 Year-End Sustainability Report: All Events”
Wrapping up the Year! RF Events Holiday Hustle 2024 Sustainability Report
This year’s Holiday Hustle was a bit chilly, with temps in the 30s and a breeze, but that didn’t stop hundreds of runners from coming out to run, and even dress up in fancy holiday costumes. No comment. I’m not sure Dickens had anything like this in mind. The morning half marathon starts and finishesContinue reading “Wrapping up the Year! RF Events Holiday Hustle 2024 Sustainability Report”
Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 2024 Sustainability Report
It was a chilly morning in downtown Ann Arbor, but the Turkey Trot sold out, with over 4,000 people running the 5K or one-mile races. A quick snack, perhaps a visit to Santa, and then they’re outta there and we get everything cleaned up and done before noon. But the RF Events folks know whatContinue reading “Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 2024 Sustainability Report”
The Original A2 Turkey Trot 2024 Sustainability Report
October’s Ann Arbor Marathon was held on the first rainy day we’ve had in weeks. So, naturally, it showed up again at this month’s first turkey trot, at Hudson Mills Metropark. Fortunately, one of my volunteers showed up early, so he was able to help me set up. We found the one remaining spot onContinue reading “The Original A2 Turkey Trot 2024 Sustainability Report”
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