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”
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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”
Shamrocks and Shenanigans 2025 Sustainability Report
Wow, a gorgeous day for Shamrocks & Shenanigans! How did that happen? Not complaining, and neither were the runners, who came out to enjoy the sunshine and a morning 5K. And there just might have been beer available at Conor O’Neill’s afterward, based on the cups that ended up in our Zero Waste stations. OurContinue reading “Shamrocks and Shenanigans 2025 Sustainability Report”
2025 Bigfoot Snowshoe Race Sustainability Report
Conditions were perfect for the annual Bigfoot Snowshoe Race at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City. Temps in the 20s and plenty of snow for the over 400 shoers doing the 5K, 10K, or one-mile through the woods and ski trails. For yours truly (Jeff) it was the 12th straight year of lung-busting in theContinue reading “2025 Bigfoot Snowshoe Race Sustainability Report”
The Original A2 Turkey Trot 2024 Sustainability Report
October’s Ann Arbor Marathon was held on the first rainy day we’ve had in weeks. So, naturally, it showed up again at this month’s first turkey trot, at Hudson Mills Metropark. Fortunately, one of my volunteers showed up early, so he was able to help me set up. We found the one remaining spot onContinue reading “The Original A2 Turkey Trot 2024 Sustainability Report”
Bonfyre Trail Fest 2024 Sustainability Report
Another great year for the Bonfyre Trail Fest. About 750 runners showed up for trail runs of 5(ish), 10(ish), and 18(ish) miles on the DTE Foundation Trails. It was a bit chilly in the morning, so I (Jeff) ran the 10-miler to keep warm. (Worked.) An improvement from last year was a larger Zero WasteContinue reading “Bonfyre Trail Fest 2024 Sustainability Report”
Ann Arbor Marathon 2024 Sustainability Report
A wet, cold day in downtown Ann Arbor didn’t stop nearly 2,000 runners from showing up for our annual marathon, hosted by Epic Races. Whether they ran the full 26.2 or one of the shorter races, they all got a good run in, and ate and drank a lot afterward. So the Green Team hadContinue reading “Ann Arbor Marathon 2024 Sustainability Report”
Hobbit Approved! Run Scream Run 2024 Sustainability Report
It was full-on early Halloween at Run Scream Run at Wiard’s Orchards. Over 700 superheroes (and villains), scary creatures, and even hobbits showed up to run the 5K, 10K, or one-miler through the orchard, nearby trails, and the Haunted Village at the end. The hobbits were happy to see the Green Team. “We definitely recycleContinue reading “Hobbit Approved! Run Scream Run 2024 Sustainability Report”
Pig Out! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2024 Sustainability Report
“Food waste in the green bins, everything else in the clear bins!” Such was the mantra of the Green Team last Sunday at the Scrumpy Skedaddle at Almar Orchards. Why the separation? For the benefit of the orchard’s pigs, naturally. And they made sure the 25 pounds of uneaten pancakes did not go to waste!Continue reading “Pig Out! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2024 Sustainability Report”
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