The eighth year of Zero Waste at Trail Marathon was another success! It has the special distinction of being the first race I did Zero Waste for, and the first cupless race RF Events put on, which means an event that celebrates the beauty of the environment also respects it, with minimal waste generated. AndContinue reading “Eight and Counting! Trail Marathon 2024 Sustainability Report”
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Little Green Team! Martian Invasion of Races 2024 Sustainability Report
Another perfect day for the RF Events Martian Invasion of Races at Ford Field Park in Dearborn, although the back part of the marathon course had flooded from the previous day’s rain, so the full was two loops of the half marathon course. Nobody seemed to mind. Our setup was similar to last year, withContinue reading “Little Green Team! Martian Invasion of Races 2024 Sustainability Report”
Cold One for St. Patrick’s? Make it a Double! Corktown and Shamrocks & Shenanigans Sustainability Reports
Mother Nature picked the perfect time to stick a windy, freezing day in the middle of terrific early spring weather. “Perfect” for laughing her butt off. Certainly the HPR crew was freezing its butts off! But we persevered and pulled off two successful Zero Waste efforts, at St. Patrick’s day themed races: Shamrocks & ShenanigansContinue reading “Cold One for St. Patrick’s? Make it a Double! Corktown and Shamrocks & Shenanigans Sustainability Reports”
2024 Bigfoot Snowshoe Race Sustainability Report
The Bigfoot Snowshoe race in Traverse City went on despite several days of rain beforehand. The lodge’s property had plenty of snow left, albeit wet and slushy, but over 400 dedicated snowshoers ran the 5K, 10K, or one mile races. And as usual, your humble author of this report ran the 5K, and did surprisinglyContinue reading “2024 Bigfoot Snowshoe Race Sustainability Report”
What a Year! 2023 Year-End Sustainability Report
Another tremendous Zero Waste year at Happy Planet Running has come to an end, and here’s the summary scoop on it! We performed Zero Waste services for 39 events in 2023, tying the record with 2019 for the most events served. We diverted 11,383 pounds of waste – nearly six tons – from landfill, withContinue reading “What a Year! 2023 Year-End Sustainability Report”
That’s a Wrap! Holiday Hustle 2023 Sustainability Report
We had another nice day (for December) for the final HPR-served event of the year – the RF Events Holiday Hustle. A good thing, with another great turnout for both the morning half marathon and the afternoon 5K. The half marathon starts and finishes at Erratic Ale in Dexter, with an out-and-back up the Border-to-BorderContinue reading “That’s a Wrap! Holiday Hustle 2023 Sustainability Report”
The Things I Do For Trash! Epic Races Original A2 Turkey Trot Sustainability Report
This year’s Original A2 Turkey Trot promised to be quick and simple, at least from a Zero Waste standpoint, and after the crazy-busy summer I was looking forward to it. And then Epic Races director Eva approached the Zero Waste Station holding a full-size turkey costume. “Hey, Jeff,” she said. “How would you like to…”Continue reading “The Things I Do For Trash! Epic Races Original A2 Turkey Trot Sustainability Report”
Boogie Down, Light ’em Up! Bonfyre Trail Fest 2023 Sustainability Report
This year’s RF Events Bonfyre Trail Fest was what a fall trail race should be all about – cool temps, beer afterward, and, of course, fires big enough to keep warm and roast marshmallows. A welcome change from last year, when high winds prevented us from even lighting the fires. It was a great morningContinue reading “Boogie Down, Light ’em Up! Bonfyre Trail Fest 2023 Sustainability Report”
Run Scream Run 2023 Sustainability Report
It was Run Scream Run day at Wiard’s Orchards! Over 700 runners showed up, and there were costumes a-plenty. And all were in good “spirits” which should be expected, with cider and donuts afterward. It was a perfect morning for a 5K or 10K, cool and sunny, and the orchard’s Haunted Forest welcomed runners withContinue reading “Run Scream Run 2023 Sustainability Report”
Back in Town! Ann Arbor Marathon 2023 Sustainability Report
Guess who just got back today? Those wild-eyed marathoners who’d been away… For the first time in many years, the Ann Arbor Marathon started and finished in the heart of downtown. Energy was high, both from runners and from spectators who paused their shopping and dining to cheer them on. Runners had the option ofContinue reading “Back in Town! Ann Arbor Marathon 2023 Sustainability Report”
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