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”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
Unicorn Approved! Tri Goddess Tri 2023 Sustainability Report
by Green Team Captain Rachael Rewitzer The Epic Races Tri Goddess Tri had a very muggy start to their collection of triathlons, duathlons, sprints and swims at Portage Lake, with even a small rain towards the end! We set up our Ground Zero Waste Station near the finish line by the food tent as wellContinue reading “Unicorn Approved! Tri Goddess Tri 2023 Sustainability Report”
I Scream, Tri Scream! Island Lake Tri 2023 Sustainability Report
This year’s Island Lake Tri was a warm one, so the ice cream freezer got hit hard. But the athletes were in fine form, and everyone seemed to have a good time. And the Happy Planet Running team was there to make all that fun sustainable. We set up the main Zero Waste station byContinue reading “I Scream, Tri Scream! Island Lake Tri 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”
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”
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