How can you make the 40th anniversary of a St. Patrick’s Day celebration run even better? How about making it zero waste for the first time ever? The Corktown Races – a kids run, one-miler, and the signature 5K – have been a Detroit tradition for a long time. This year the race director decidedContinue reading “Have a Cold One! Corktown Races 2023 Sustainability Report”
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Shamrocks & Shenanigans 2023 Sustainability Report
Another year, another Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K on a blustery day. But people showed up to run, so the Zero Waste team was there to pick up after them. One Zero Waste station was set up in the parking lot near the finish line. No canopy this year, and we used our stationary sign withContinue reading “Shamrocks & Shenanigans 2023 Sustainability Report”
Big Feet, Small Footprint: Bigfoot Snowshoe Race 2023 Sustainability Report
Conditions were perfect for this year’s Bigfoot Snowshoe race up in Traverse City. Temps in the low 20s, partly sunny, and plenty of good snow to run on. And over 500 crazy people showed up to run the 5K, 10K, or one mile races. (Yours truly made a wrong turn and ended up running 7.5K,Continue reading “Big Feet, Small Footprint: Bigfoot Snowshoe Race 2023 Sustainability Report”
2022: Year in Review
The final numbers are in! 2022 was another great year at HPR, providing Zero Waste services to 33 events. The summary chart and trend charts are below. As you can see, waste per 100 runners and total waste per event were under the seven-year average, and the landfill diversion rate rose to its highest levelContinue reading “2022: Year in Review”
Ho, Ho, Zero! Holiday Hustle 2022 Sustainability Report
For this year’s Holiday Hustle, I was prepared for anything. Remembering last year’s gale-like gusts, I brought along sidewalls for my canopy and braces for the Zero Waste Station sign, and was prepared to set up next to a building to block the wind if needed. So naturally, as I was so prepared, there wasContinue reading “Ho, Ho, Zero! Holiday Hustle 2022 Sustainability Report”
RF Events Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 2022 Sustainability Report
This year’s downtown Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning had the best weather for the event in the six years I’ve worked it. And I had a crew of five assisting me! After a year of scrambling for help, this was something to be truly grateful for. Runners start at Liberty St. and Fourth Ave., andContinue reading “RF Events Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 2022 Sustainability Report”
Cold Turkey: The Original Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 2022 Sustainability Report
Well, the weather gave us a rude awakening here in Michigan. Literally overnight we went from 60-degrees and sunny to 30 degrees and overcast, and it looks like we’re gonna stay that way a while. But the plunge from summer to winter (what happened to fall?) didn’t deter our hardy runners from coming out toContinue reading “Cold Turkey: The Original Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 2022 Sustainability Report”
2022 Bonfyre Trail Fest Sustainability Report
What’s a “bonfire” event without fire? Still a good time, as it turns out. The Bonfyre Trail Fest this year took place as scheduled, but due to high winds fires were not allowed, nor could the Green Team put up a canopy to protect us from the expected rain. Fortunately the rain was brief andContinue reading “2022 Bonfyre Trail Fest Sustainability Report”
Run Scream Run 2022 Sustainability Report
Run Scream Run brings Halloween to the running community a bit early, but while it’s still pretty warm and the fall colors are just getting established. And it’s a great excuse to get in some exercise with cider and donuts afterward. The event offers a 5K and 10K in the orchard and nearby pathways, concludingContinue reading “Run Scream Run 2022 Sustainability Report”
Ann Arbor Marathon 2022 Sustainability Report
The Ann Arbor Marathon is an event Tree Town residents and fans can be proud of. Showcasing some beautiful nature areas and the Huron River, the race has also been Zero Waste since 2017. The 2022 event took place on a cool, gorgeous October morning, and over 1,400 runners took on a 5K, 10K, halfContinue reading “Ann Arbor Marathon 2022 Sustainability Report”
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