The Battle of Waterloo, Epic Races style, is not your average three-stage triathlon. Oh, no – it’s ten stages in the Waterloo Recreation Area with several of each type, and for some you have to either wear your running shoes in the water, or carry them! It’s so epic they only dare hold it everyContinue reading “Zero Waste Wins! Battle of Waterloo 2023 Sustainability Report”
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Oberun 5K 2023 Sustainability Report
The 2023 RF Events Oberun 5K proved once again that if you offer beer with something, people are guaranteed to show up. Even with the threat of predicted thunderstorms, over 1,200 showed up, and when the rain missed us and we had a sunny evening, they stuck around to enjoy games, food, live music, andContinue reading “Oberun 5K 2023 Sustainability Report”
Triumph! Tri del Sol 2023 Sustainability Report
Last Sunday Happy Planet Running was privileged to provide Zero Waste services to a very special event – the Tri del Sol triathlon in the Grand Rapids area, which included a very special group of athletes and the volunteer assistants who support them. myTEAM TRIUMPH is a nonprofit with operations in 14 states, helping peopleContinue reading “Triumph! Tri del Sol 2023 Sustainability Report”
Lots of Flash, but no Trash! Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K Sustainability Report
The Epic Races Firecracker 5K was back at Briarwood Mall this year, thanks to construction in downtown Ann Arbor that made the standard location of Fourth and Liberty unavailable. Attendance was up from 2022, with a large number of onsite registrations, likely due to people making sure the air quality would be okay. The hotContinue reading “Lots of Flash, but no Trash! Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K Sustainability Report”
A New Freedom? Canton Liberty Run 2023 Sustainability Report
Another beautiful day for the RF Events Liberty Run at Heritage Park in Canton. With a 5K, 10K, the “slam” (do both), and even a one-mile fun run, there’s something for everyone, including being able to enjoy the weekend-long Liberty Fest held at the park. Adults of appropriate age could even use their race bibsContinue reading “A New Freedom? Canton Liberty Run 2023 Sustainability Report”
Grand Rapids Tri 2023 Sustainability Report
HPR is thrilled to announce we have picked up several events in the Grand Rapids area, and we kicked off our season there with the Tris4Health Grand Rapids Triathlon in Ada! The event covered two days, with a sprint and super sprint on Saturday, and the Olympic and 70.3 (half Ironman) distances on Sunday. OneContinue reading “Grand Rapids Tri 2023 Sustainability Report”
Detroit Riverfront Run 2023 Sustainability Report
The Detroit Riverfront has undergone a remarkable transformation. Since 2007, when the first potion of the Riverwalk opened to the public, replacing what had been industrial wasteland, millions of people have visited to walk, bike, and enjoy what USA Today readers voted as the best riverwalk in America. Happy Planet Running has been proud toContinue reading “Detroit Riverfront Run 2023 Sustainability Report”
Attendance Up, Waste Down! Dexter-Ann Arbor Run 2023 Sustainability Report
The Dexter-Ann Arbor Run this year was notable for several things. Attendance regained the 3,000 mark for the first time since the pandemic, and with some major changes to waste management, we set a new low in landfill waste! The two biggest changes were replacing disposable cups at the water stops with reusable silicone cupsContinue reading “Attendance Up, Waste Down! Dexter-Ann Arbor Run 2023 Sustainability Report”
I Scream, Tri Scream! Island Lake Tri 2023 Sustainability Report
This year’s Island Lake Tri was a warm one, so the ice cream freezer got hit hard. But the athletes were in fine form, and everyone seemed to have a good time. And the Happy Planet Running team was there to make all that fun sustainable. We set up the main Zero Waste station byContinue reading “I Scream, Tri Scream! Island Lake Tri 2023 Sustainability Report”
Better Run Fast! Stegosaurus Triathlon 2023 Sustainability Report
This year’s Stegosaurus Tri was sunny and warm, so the Green Team was happy to be working under the shade of a canopy. I felt sorry for the folks who signed up for the duathlon option (run, bike, run) and skipped the swim. We set up the standard stations near registration and in the post-raceContinue reading “Better Run Fast! Stegosaurus Triathlon 2023 Sustainability Report”
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