by Green Team captain Rachael Rewitzer What a time to BEE a sustainable race! Sunday was the RF Events Scrumpy Skedaddle at Almar Orchards & Cidery, home to JK Scrumpy cider, a necessity after their 5k and 10k races. Despite a large number of aggressive yellow jackets bingeing on leftover syrup, no one gotContinue reading “Pigging Out! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2023 Sustainability Report”
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A Good Day in Hell! Dances with Dirt Michigan 2023 Sustainability Report
by Green Team captain Alexandria Galens Dances with Dirt was a great Saturday! The sun was shining and the course was considerably less muddy than in previous years. With one volunteer and three staff members the slow morning and busy afternoon went as smoothly as anyone could have hoped. There were also some excellent costumesContinue reading “A Good Day in Hell! Dances with Dirt Michigan 2023 Sustainability Report”
Women Run the D 2023 Sustainability Report
The Women Run the D races were back this year at Belle isle near the James Scott Memorial Fountain. Over 700 runners showed up to do the 5K, 10K, or the signature half marathon. This event celebrates the strength of women and girls, and in particular those who have survived major health challenges. Two andContinue reading “Women Run the D 2023 Sustainability Report”
Peace, Love and Sustainability! Run Woodstock 2023 Report
This year’s Run Woodstock had it all. Perfect weather, great trail conditions, good live music, lots of food, and hundreds of happy runners. And a good-sized Zero Waste team at the times it mattered most. Overall waste was just 10 lbs. more than 2022, but it felt like a lot more. Not sure why. ButContinue reading “Peace, Love and Sustainability! Run Woodstock 2023 Report”
T-Rex Tri 2023 Sustainability Report
by event captain Charlie Vaughn The finale race of the RF Events T-Rex Triathlon series went very similarly to the previous Stegosaurus and Pterodactyl editions earlier this year. Great weather and the canceled Triceratops triathlon likely led to a large turnout of 488 participants for this Wednesday night race. With three staffers (we had originallyContinue reading “T-Rex Tri 2023 Sustainability Report”
We Lost Weight! Swim to the Moon 2023 Sustainability Report
The Epic Races Swim to the Moon is always a busy one for the Green Team. For some reason lots of people think it’s a good idea to swim long distances (up to 10K). Or perhaps they just wanted to be part of Happy Planet Running’s inaugural “Guess the Weight” contest to win a swellContinue reading “We Lost Weight! Swim to the Moon 2023 Sustainability Report”
Smooth! Running Between the Vines 2023 Sustainability Report
This year’s RF Events Running Between the Vines at Sandhill Crane Vineyards was notable from a Zero Waste perspective more for what didn’t happen than what did. Namely no nasty surprises, like hidden trash cans stuffed full. Everything went well, and with another large event the following day, the smooth experience was more than welcome.Continue reading “Smooth! Running Between the Vines 2023 Sustainability Report”
Michigan Titanium Tri 2023 Sustainability Report
Well, what a day (and a half) for Happy Planet Running at the Michigan Titanium Tri. With 700 athletes doing their choice of sprint, Olympic, half, and ultra (a.k.a. “Ironman”) distances, there was an incredible amount of energy expended at and around Versluis Park in Grand Rapids. And all that effort needed recovery and refueling,Continue reading “Michigan Titanium Tri 2023 Sustainability Report”
A Tale of Two Races: The Legend 2023 Sustainability Report
Saturday, August 5 By Green Team captain Emma Kubitz It was a fairly sleepy and overcast Saturday morning in Sleepy Hollow State Park (hence the name), but runners gearing up for the RF Events 2023 The Legend were anything but. We had appearances from many enthusiastic runners and even one special appearance from a friendlyContinue reading “A Tale of Two Races: The Legend 2023 Sustainability Report”
Second Time’s the Charm: Pterodactyl Tri 2023 Sustainability Report
August 9, 2023 By Green Team Captain Alexandria Galens The 2023 Pterodactyl Tri turned a mundane Wednesday night into an exciting one. This sprint triathlon took place on a warm evening with the RF Events team’s adorable puppy watching over the Green Team. (Ed. note: the dude in the photo above is NOT the puppy. ProperContinue reading “Second Time’s the Charm: Pterodactyl Tri 2023 Sustainability Report”
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