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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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”
Zero Waste Wins! Battle of Waterloo 2023 Sustainability Report
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”
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”
Beautiful Win! Ugly Dog Tri 2023 Sustainability Report
By Green Team captain Rachael Rewitzer Tris4Health’s Ugly Dog triathlon marks one year of me being a part of the Happy Planet Running team, something that felt very momentous. And despite the name of Ugly Dog (actually the name of a local distillery), we were blessed with many gorgeous pups cheering on their owners. TheContinue reading “Beautiful Win! Ugly Dog Tri 2023 Sustainability Report”
Tri Not to Get Wet! Ann Arbor Tri 2023 Sustainability Report
by Green Team Captain Rachael Rewitzer The Epic Races Ann Arbor Tri is a multi race event with each one (except the duathlon) including water whether you wanted it or not. Saturday was a very rainy day but that stopped no one from performing an amazing race without leaving a trace! We set up theContinue reading “Tri Not to Get Wet! Ann Arbor Tri 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”
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