The metropark was covered in snow from the night before, but the Turkey Trot went on as scheduled, and some folks were brave enough to earn an “Iron Turkey” by running both the 5K and 10K. But there was hot food and a wood-burning stove waiting to warm up the runners, and the Zero WasteContinue reading “Cold Turkey? Epic Races Turkey Trot Sustainability Report”
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Choc Up Another Good Race! Hot Cocoa Classic Sustainability Report
How do you attract runners to a November morning race with a steep climb in it? With chocolate, of course! With a “chocolate aid station” and hot cocoa for recovery, several hundred people cheerfully ran or walked up and down the Mt. Brighton ski hill. The challenge for the Zero Waste team is handling aContinue reading “Choc Up Another Good Race! Hot Cocoa Classic Sustainability Report”
Detroit Women’s Half Marathon 2018 Sustainability Report
The Zero Waste effort at the Detroit Women’s Half was abuzz with activity – not all of it helpful, unfortunately. But despite that, we ended up with a bee-utiful day and a “honey” of a result! See below for the scoop!
Swim to the Moon 2018 Sustainability Report
Another excellent Zero Waste result from an Epic Races event, with lower trash and an improved diversion result.
Ann Arbor Triathlon 2018 Sustainability Report
A great day, a well-run race, live calypso music, food, and beer! What could be better? Not too much, except having almost no trash on top of it!
Freedom from Trash: Firecracker 5K 2018 Sustainability Report
A beautiful Fourth of July, perfect for a morning 5K, viewing a parade, and then spending the day eating and hanging out with family and friends. What could be better than that? All that, plus nearly zero waste at the race!
A Very Good Tri: Island Lake Triathlon Sustainability Report
Zero Waste comes to the Island Lake Triathlon, and despite some challenges, “racks up” another terrific result!
Big Win in A2! Ann Arbor Marathon Sustainability Report
A beautiful run through “Tree Town” should include good environmental practices. And so it did! Read on to see how despite some challenges, the total landfill waste could be lifted with one finger!
Mother Love: Ann Arbor Goddess 5K Sustainability Report
What more appropriate day than Mother’s Day to celebrate Mother Earth by having a 5K that was about as close to true zero waste as you can get? Read on to see how we did it!
Dirty Racers, Clean Race: Waterloo G&G Bike Race Sustainability Report
Epic Races kicks off their 2018 bike season and second year of their Zero Waste program. How “clean and green” could we make a race notorious for getting people dirty? Read on to find out!
Happy Planet Running 