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”
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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”
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”
Nothing but Sweat: Flirt with Dirt 2023 Sustainability Report
Green Team Captain: Rachael Rewitzer The RF Events Flirt with Dirt in Maybury State Park was more like a Flirt with Sweat. Saturday was a hot day for a race but luckily the morning started off nice and cool, and the shade of the trails helped as well. Flirt with Dirt is an early morningContinue reading “Nothing but Sweat: Flirt with Dirt 2023 Sustainability Report”
Hightail to Ale 2023 Sustainability Report
The Hightail to Ale race, held at the Atwater Brewery in Detroit, is essentially a beer and pizza party with a 5K along the riverfront thrown in. And with weather perfect for running and partying, everyone had a good time and ate and drank a lot. Which kept the Green Team busy! Attendance was aboutContinue reading “Hightail to Ale 2023 Sustainability Report”
Divinely Approved? Ann Arbor Goddess Sustainability Report
Epic Races kicked off its 2023 season on a beautiful April Sunday morning with the Ann Arbor Goddess, an event that has raises money for women-focused charities. And once again, Congressional representative Debbie Dingell was handling out medals at the finish line. With multi-generational attendance, it was that much more important to set an exampleContinue reading “Divinely Approved? Ann Arbor Goddess Sustainability Report”
Have a Cold One! Corktown Races 2023 Sustainability Report
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”
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”
Super 5K 2023 Sustainability Report
The Super 5K was once again held at Novi High School on Super Bowl Sunday. For once the weather was perfect for a fast run, with no snow or ice, little wind, and temps in the 30s. And with hot food afterward, everyone seemed to leave happy, and ready to enjoy the day’s signature eventContinue reading “Super 5K 2023 Sustainability Report”
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