Back to The Woodlands at Bruin Lake two weeks after Run Woodstock for Dances with Dirt – Hell Edition. In addition to the 100K relay and 50K and 50-mile ultras, RF Events continued with the 30K they offered last year for the 30th anniversary. As more campers are coming in early for this event, IContinue reading “Crushing It: Dances with Dirt – Hell Sustainability Report”
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Yabba Dabba Done! T-Rex Tri 2025 Sustainability Report
The final triathlon of the 2025 season HPR serves is in the books, with the T-Rex Tri last Wednesday at Island Lake State Rec Area in Brighton. In a way it’s a marker of the approaching end of the summer, although there will be plenty of activity from now until the snow flies, and evenContinue reading “Yabba Dabba Done! T-Rex Tri 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”
Flirt with Dirt 2025 Sustainability Report
Flirt with Dirt is a 5K or 10K trail race at Maybury State Park, put on by RF Events. This year, with a perfect morning weather-wise and a small “footprint” there’s not much to say waste-wise, although there was some drama when a group of people went off-trail and got temporarily lost. (AFAIK all turnedContinue reading “Flirt with Dirt 2025 Sustainability Report”
Battle of Waterloo 2025 Sustainability Report
The Epic Races Battle of Waterloo is a combo of swims, bikes, and runs, through the Waterloo Recreation Area. It’s the only event of this kind I’m aware of, and it’s only held every two years. Athletes can choose the “full battle” of ten stages over 42 miles, or “half the battle” of six. EitherContinue reading “Battle of Waterloo 2025 Sustainability Report”
Swimming in Beer! Oberun 5K 2025 Sustainability Report
Another perfect Friday evening for the RF Events Oberun at Wiard’s Orchards. A quick 5K followed by cold beer and good food appealed to over 1,400 runners and their families, along with live music and games. Hey, we’re not old enough for beer. Why are we doing this? “Uh…” We set up our Zero WasteContinue reading “Swimming in Beer! Oberun 5K 2025 Sustainability Report”
Firecracker 5K 2025 Sustainability Report
The annual Firecracker 5K is a fixture of the July 4th celebrations in downtown Ann Arbor, along with the parade immediately following the race. This year in addition to the hot dog contest division (eat four hot dogs in 76 seconds, then run the 5K), there was a flag-carrying division and for the first time,Continue reading “Firecracker 5K 2025 Sustainability Report”
Nearly Perfect! Detroit Riverfront Run 2025 Sustainability Report
The Detroit Riverfront Run takes place each year at Cullen Plaza in downtown Detroit. Over 1,500 people ran the 5K or 10K along a riverfront voted best in America by USA Today for three years in a row. And also for the third year in a row, the Riverfront Conservancy asked Happy Planet Running toContinue reading “Nearly Perfect! Detroit Riverfront Run 2025 Sustainability Report”
Stegosaurus Tri 2025 Sustainability Report
Report by HPR event captain Liz Li. We were so excited to be back at the Tri! Although the weather wasn’t ideal, we still had a great turnout with roughly 200 participants. Although at the start of the triathlon, someone dipped their hand in the water, immediately said, “I’m not doing this,” and opted toContinue reading “Stegosaurus Tri 2025 Sustainability Report”
Martian Invasion of Races 2025 Sustainability Report
A great day to run a marathon, or any other distance, at this year’s Martian Invasion of Races in Dearborn. Over 2,000 runners showed up to take on the nearby roads on a cool morning in bright sunshine, conditions which put the Green Team in a good mood! Jenny and Liz get into the grooveContinue reading “Martian Invasion of Races 2025 Sustainability Report”
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