Another great year for the Bonfyre Trail Fest. About 750 runners showed up for trail runs of 5(ish), 10(ish), and 18(ish) miles on the DTE Foundation Trails. It was a bit chilly in the morning, so I (Jeff) ran the 10-miler to keep warm. (Worked.) An improvement from last year was a larger Zero WasteContinue reading “Bonfyre Trail Fest 2024 Sustainability Report”
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Ann Arbor Marathon 2024 Sustainability Report
A wet, cold day in downtown Ann Arbor didn’t stop nearly 2,000 runners from showing up for our annual marathon, hosted by Epic Races. Whether they ran the full 26.2 or one of the shorter races, they all got a good run in, and ate and drank a lot afterward. So the Green Team hadContinue reading “Ann Arbor Marathon 2024 Sustainability Report”
Hobbit Approved! Run Scream Run 2024 Sustainability Report
It was full-on early Halloween at Run Scream Run at Wiard’s Orchards. Over 700 superheroes (and villains), scary creatures, and even hobbits showed up to run the 5K, 10K, or one-miler through the orchard, nearby trails, and the Haunted Village at the end. The hobbits were happy to see the Green Team. “We definitely recycleContinue reading “Hobbit Approved! Run Scream Run 2024 Sustainability Report”
Pig Out! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2024 Sustainability Report
“Food waste in the green bins, everything else in the clear bins!” Such was the mantra of the Green Team last Sunday at the Scrumpy Skedaddle at Almar Orchards. Why the separation? For the benefit of the orchard’s pigs, naturally. And they made sure the 25 pounds of uneaten pancakes did not go to waste!Continue reading “Pig Out! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2024 Sustainability Report”
XXX Marks the Spot! Dances with Dirt 2024 Sustainability Report
Camp Bruin in Gregory was the setting for the 30th anniversary of Dances with Dirt – Hell Edition. In addition to the relay and 50K and 50-mile ultras, they added a 30K for the occasion. It was foggy in the morning, providing a cool and mysterious start to the ultrarunners and relay teams. By noonContinue reading “XXX Marks the Spot! Dances with Dirt 2024 Sustainability Report”
Taking the Sting out of Trash! Women Run the D 2024 Sustainability Report
Women Run the D returned to Belle Isle this year on a beautiful morning for a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. The event spotlights women who have survived major health challenges, and it’s very much family-focused, with mothers and daughters running, and in at least one case, grandma as well! The Green Team set upContinue reading “Taking the Sting out of Trash! Women Run the D 2024 Sustainability Report”
Another New High! Run Woodstock 2024 Sustainability Report
Another great weekend for Run Woodstock! With races ranging from 5K to 100 miles, plus camping, live music, yoga, tie-dye, good food, and good vibes, there’s a way for everyone to get in touch with their inner hippie. And how could you hold such an event without making it sustainable? Attendance was up from 2023,Continue reading “Another New High! Run Woodstock 2024 Sustainability Report”
Same / Not the Same: T-Rex Tri 2024 Sustainability Report
This year’s RF Events T-Rex Triathlon was the same, but different. The same is that it was the usual sprint triathlon or duathlon, the final of the yearly series. Different in that for the first time ever, it took place at a different location. Construction at Island Lake State Rec Area meant we had toContinue reading “Same / Not the Same: T-Rex Tri 2024 Sustainability Report”
Two for 15! Swim to the Moon 2024 Sustainability Report
August means it’s time once again for the Epic Races Swim to the Moon. This series of swim-only races is distinctive enough that athletes from all over the U.S., and many other countries, come to Halfmoon Lake beach to swim their lil’ hearts out. And of course HPR was there to make it Zero Waste.Continue reading “Two for 15! Swim to the Moon 2024 Sustainability Report”
Running Between the Vines 2024 Sustainability Report
Running Between the Vines at Sandhill Crane Vineyards is always a long day for Team Zero Waste, but it has its compensations. The event features half marathon, 5K, and 5-mile distances, and a sophisticated afterparty with a live jazz band, Zingerman’s bread and olive oil, hummus, Mindo chocolate, and wine tastings served in a finisher’sContinue reading “Running Between the Vines 2024 Sustainability Report”
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