October’s Ann Arbor Marathon was held on the first rainy day we’ve had in weeks. So, naturally, it showed up again at this month’s first turkey trot, at Hudson Mills Metropark. Fortunately, one of my volunteers showed up early, so he was able to help me set up. We found the one remaining spot onContinue reading “The Original A2 Turkey Trot 2024 Sustainability Report”
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Ann Arbor Marathon 2024 Sustainability Report
A wet, cold day in downtown Ann Arbor didn’t stop nearly 2,000 runners from showing up for our annual marathon, hosted by Epic Races. Whether they ran the full 26.2 or one of the shorter races, they all got a good run in, and ate and drank a lot afterward. So the Green Team hadContinue reading “Ann Arbor Marathon 2024 Sustainability Report”
Taking the Sting out of Trash! Women Run the D 2024 Sustainability Report
Women Run the D returned to Belle Isle this year on a beautiful morning for a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. The event spotlights women who have survived major health challenges, and it’s very much family-focused, with mothers and daughters running, and in at least one case, grandma as well! The Green Team set upContinue reading “Taking the Sting out of Trash! Women Run the D 2024 Sustainability Report”
Two for 15! Swim to the Moon 2024 Sustainability Report
August means it’s time once again for the Epic Races Swim to the Moon. This series of swim-only races is distinctive enough that athletes from all over the U.S., and many other countries, come to Halfmoon Lake beach to swim their lil’ hearts out. And of course HPR was there to make it Zero Waste.Continue reading “Two for 15! Swim to the Moon 2024 Sustainability Report”
Beating the Heat! Ann Arbor Tri 2024 Sustainability Report
It was a warm day for this year’s Epic Races Ann Arbor Tri at Halfmoon Lake. With the water temperature at 76 degrees, the swim portion was near perfect. By the time the Olympic distance finishers starting coming in, however, our canopy was up for shade and the Green Team was grateful to be underContinue reading “Beating the Heat! Ann Arbor Tri 2024 Sustainability Report”
Fast and Clean! Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K 2024 Sustainability Report
This year’s July 4 Epic Races Firecracker 5K returned to downtown Ann Arbor after last year’s construction moved it to Briarwood Mall. As usual, there was a hot dog contest division (eat four hot dogs in 76 seconds, then run the 5K), and a kids race led by the amazing Larry the Giant Hot Dog,Continue reading “Fast and Clean! Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K 2024 Sustainability Report”
Tri Goddess Tri 2024 Sustainability Report
A warm morning for the Tri Goddess triathlons at Portage Lake, with the water temperature at 83 degrees, and the forecast for a hot afternoon. So it was a good thing the races – sprint, mini sprint, Olympic, and duathlon – were over by noon. And food and drink afterward were plentiful, which kept theContinue reading “Tri Goddess Tri 2024 Sustainability Report”
Twofer: Flirt with Dirt and Island Lake Tri Sustainability Reports
For several years “running” now, Happy Planet Running has served two events on the same morning; Flirt with Dirt, put on by RF Events, and the Island Lake Triathlon put on by Epic Races. The following is a combined report of our efforts on June 1. Both went smoothly, with great landfill diversion percentage asContinue reading “Twofer: Flirt with Dirt and Island Lake Tri Sustainability Reports”
Detroit Mother’s Day Run Sustainability Report
If you’re a mom, or want to celebrate yours, what better way to start Mother’s Day than to run a 5K or 10K in a beautiful location, then enjoy a post-race breakfast with a fancy non-alcoholic cocktail? Over four hundred runners agreed, and showed up for the Detroit Mother’s Day run on Belle Isle. AndContinue reading “Detroit Mother’s Day Run Sustainability Report”
The Things I Do For Trash! Epic Races Original A2 Turkey Trot Sustainability Report
This year’s Original A2 Turkey Trot promised to be quick and simple, at least from a Zero Waste standpoint, and after the crazy-busy summer I was looking forward to it. And then Epic Races director Eva approached the Zero Waste Station holding a full-size turkey costume. “Hey, Jeff,” she said. “How would you like to…”Continue reading “The Things I Do For Trash! Epic Races Original A2 Turkey Trot Sustainability Report”
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