Happy Planet Running closed out its Zero Waste season last Saturday with the RF Events Holiday Hustle in Dexter. It was cold for both the morning half marathon and afternoon 5K, but attendance was up from last year, colorful costumes were all around, and everyone seemed to have a good time. The Green Team evenContinue reading “That’s a Wrap! Holiday Hustle 2025 Sustainability Report”
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A Green Farewell! The Legend 2025 Sustainability Report
This year’s RF Events Legend trail run at Sleepy Hollow State Park was the finale, as the event has been retired. It took place under perfect conditions on a cool October morning with the sun coming up at race start, and everyone who showed up for 5, 10, or 13.1 miles seemed to have aContinue reading “A Green Farewell! The Legend 2025 Sustainability Report”
Women Run the D 2025 Sustainability Report
The Epic Races Women Run the D was back on Belle Isle last Sunday, and with special divisions for two and three-generation runners, supporting the idea that, “the family that runs together has fun together.” Attendance was up for the third straight year, and with perfect weather I expected a busy day at the ZeroContinue reading “Women Run the D 2025 Sustainability Report”
Sustainable Style! Running Between the Vines 2025 Sustainability Report
It was a warm, humid day at this year’s Running Between the Vines at Sandhill Crane Vineyards, so the cold grapes in the post-race party area were the first things to go. But the 5K, 5 mile, and half marathon runners and their families stuck around to enjoy plentiful chocolate, cheese, and wine, along withContinue reading “Sustainable Style! Running Between the Vines 2025 Sustainability Report”
Feeling the Rush! Dexter-Ann Arbor Run 2025 Sustainability Report
This is how it usually goes for the Green Team at the annual Dexter-Ann Arbor Run: This year, with great weather and over 3,500 runners, was no different. In fact, it was the rushiest rust I’ve experienced in seven years of doing this. But thanks to a terrific group of HPR staff and volunteers, weContinue reading “Feeling the Rush! Dexter-Ann Arbor Run 2025 Sustainability Report”
Wrapping up the Year! RF Events Holiday Hustle 2024 Sustainability Report
This year’s Holiday Hustle was a bit chilly, with temps in the 30s and a breeze, but that didn’t stop hundreds of runners from coming out to run, and even dress up in fancy holiday costumes. No comment. I’m not sure Dickens had anything like this in mind. The morning half marathon starts and finishesContinue reading “Wrapping up the Year! RF Events Holiday Hustle 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”
Running Between the Vines 2024 Sustainability Report
Running Between the Vines at Sandhill Crane Vineyards is always a long day for Team Zero Waste, but it has its compensations. The event features half marathon, 5K, and 5-mile distances, and a sophisticated afterparty with a live jazz band, Zingerman’s bread and olive oil, hummus, Mindo chocolate, and wine tastings served in a finisher’sContinue reading “Running Between the Vines 2024 Sustainability Report”
The Legend Trail Run 2024 Sustainability Report
by Green Team captain Liz Li It was a sunny day for this year’s RF Events The Legend trail run at Sleepy Hollow State Park. The weather was ideal for a run, with plenty of shade along the trail. Runners could choose from 5 miles, 10 miles, or a half marathon. With Jeff busy hostingContinue reading “The Legend Trail Run 2024 Sustainability Report”
Happy 50th! Dexter-Ann Arbor Run 2024 Sustainability Report
The 50th anniversary of the Dexter-Ann Arbor Run this year achieved a couple of sustainability milestones, appropriate for the special year: And all this with attendance up 33 percent from last year, a post-pandemic high of over 4,100 runners. Waste streams included: Our single bag of landfill consisted of tape, diapers, contaminated plastic, laminated paper,Continue reading “Happy 50th! Dexter-Ann Arbor Run 2024 Sustainability Report”
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