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”
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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”
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”
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”
Women Run the D 2022 Sustainability Report
Happy Planet Running returned to Women Run the D for the first time since 2019, with 2020’s reason obvious, and Pink Elephant Events stepping in last year to help me with a schedule conflict. 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 2022 Sustainability Report”
Swim to the Moon 2022 Sustainability Report
It was raining when the Green Team arrived at Halfmoon Lake for the 2022 Swim to the Moon, an entirely swim-based event featuring distances from a half-mile up to 10K. Quite a few of the over 700 people who registered didn’t show. “Guess they were afraid they’d get wet,” the announcer said. But those didContinue reading “Swim to the Moon 2022 Sustainability Report”
Red, White, Blue, and Green! 2022 Firecracker 5K Sustainability Report
After a year at Briarwood Mall, this year’s July 4 Firecracker 5K returned to Fourth and Liberty (!) in downtown Ann Arbor. Also back, per tradition, was the hot dog division (eat four hot dogs in 76 seconds, then run the 5K), and a Twinkie division, too. Fortunately, there were no “cleanup on Liberty Street!”Continue reading “Red, White, Blue, and Green! 2022 Firecracker 5K Sustainability Report”
Tri Goddess Tri 2022 Sustainability Report
A perfect morning at Portage Lake for a swim/bike/run, or variations thereof. And it was fun seeing all the kids out there supporting their moms! We set up the Zero Waste station near the food and beer tents, and put All Waste boxes at each end of transition, swapping them out now and then. WeContinue reading “Tri Goddess Tri 2022 Sustainability Report”
Nothing “Shady” Here! Island Lake Triathlon 2022 Sustainability Report
The first Epic Races triathlon for 2022 took place on a gorgeous morning with good water conditions. Several race options are offered, from mini-sprint to Olympic distance, with hot food, ice cream, and Smooj hard smoothies at the finish. Everything seemed to go smoothly, with no hidden trash cans to surprise me at the end.Continue reading “Nothing “Shady” Here! Island Lake Triathlon 2022 Sustainability Report”
Ann Arbor Goddess 5K Sustainability Report
The Ann Arbor Goddess returned to downtown Ann Arbor after three years. An event that has raised over $190,000 for women-focused charities, it features a 5K, kids run, and a “Chocolate Mile” with treats supplied by Willy Wonka in person. And Congressional representative Debbie Dingell was handling out medals at the finish line. With allContinue reading “Ann Arbor Goddess 5K Sustainability Report”
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