What’s better than hot chocolate after a November morning race with a steep climb in it? Hot chocolate with marshmallows and candy canes, of course! And so several hundred people cheerfully ran or walked up and down the Mt. Brighton ski hill. The challenge for the Zero Waste team is handling a lot of wasteContinue reading “Hot Cocoa Classic 2019 Sustainability Report”
Tag Archives: Epic Races
Ugly Dog Tri Sustainability Report
Okay, so this race is which of the following? a) A gravel road triathlon with an ugly dog contest included; b) A race where athletes have to run with their ugly dogs; c) A event sponsored by a distillery with an interesting name. d) All of the above.
Strong and Sustainable: Women Run the D Zero Waste Report
The women came to Belle Isle to celebrate their strength and run in the beautiful park. A little bit of inclement weather didn’t dampen their enthusiasm! And the Green Team was there to make sure we left the park cleaner than we found it, with as little as possible going to landfill. After the heatContinue reading “Strong and Sustainable: Women Run the D Zero Waste Report”
In the Deep End: Swim to the Moon 2019 Sustainability Report
The 10th annual Swim to the Moon was, for the athletes, and the charitable camp the race supported, a really good day. It went swimmingly, one might say. Behind the scenes, things were a bit less serene. A full race field combined with a shortage of volunteers made for a long morning for everyone, includingContinue reading “In the Deep End: Swim to the Moon 2019 Sustainability Report”
Ann Arbor Triathlon Sustainability Report
So this dragonfly isn’t related to the race’s Zero Waste effort. But isn’t it gorgeous?
Battle of Waterloo 2019 Sustainability Report
Quick, what has ten legs and zero waste? The Battle of Waterloo! A ten-stage triathlon that works over the athletes but saves the planet. This year’s battle was a hot, humid, buggy sufferfest throughout the day – for the athletes. For the Green Team, it was a lot of standing around, until everything hit atContinue reading “Battle of Waterloo 2019 Sustainability Report”
Waste-free, Trouble Free: Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K Sustainability Report
“How are things going, Jeff?” someone asked me during this year’s Firecracker 5K. “Really well,” I replied. “In fact, it’s going so well I’m worried!” I was only half joking. I’ve worked too many events that seem to be going well, only to be hit with some hidden unpleasant surprise (for instance, volunteers filling upContinue reading “Waste-free, Trouble Free: Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K Sustainability Report”
Swimmingly Smooth: Tri Goddess Tri 2019 Sustainability Report
A beautiful morning, sunshine, happy athletes, and a hardworking Green Team that produced another terrific landfill diversion result. That’s a combination hard to beat!
Swim, Bike, Run, Recycle: Island Lake Triathlon 2019 Sustainability Report
The summer triathlon season kicks off with an energetic event, live music, and beer. And we got it all in before the rain came! The Zero Waste effort had its share of challenges, but at least we stayed dry, and had a solid diversion rate.
Celebrating Moms and Mother Earth: Ann Arbor Goddess 2019 Sustainability Report
A 5K on Mother’s Day to promote fitness, fight cancer, and celebrate motherhood ought to be equally respectful to our planet. And the event’s Green Team was equal to the challenge, putting in an effort we hope our Moms would be proud of!
Happy Planet Running 