This year’s RF Events Bonfyre Trail Fest was what a fall trail race should be all about – cool temps, beer afterward, and, of course, fires big enough to keep warm and roast marshmallows. A welcome change from last year, when high winds prevented us from even lighting the fires. It was a great morningContinue reading “Boogie Down, Light ’em Up! Bonfyre Trail Fest 2023 Sustainability Report”
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Run Scream Run 2023 Sustainability Report
It was Run Scream Run day at Wiard’s Orchards! Over 700 runners showed up, and there were costumes a-plenty. And all were in good “spirits” which should be expected, with cider and donuts afterward. It was a perfect morning for a 5K or 10K, cool and sunny, and the orchard’s Haunted Forest welcomed runners withContinue reading “Run Scream Run 2023 Sustainability Report”
Pigging Out! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2023 Sustainability Report
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”
Back in Town! Ann Arbor Marathon 2023 Sustainability Report
Guess who just got back today? Those wild-eyed marathoners who’d been away… For the first time in many years, the Ann Arbor Marathon started and finished in the heart of downtown. Energy was high, both from runners and from spectators who paused their shopping and dining to cheer them on. Runners had the option ofContinue reading “Back in Town! Ann Arbor Marathon 2023 Sustainability Report”
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”
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