A cold morning was just about perfect for the runners at the RF Events Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K in downtown Ann Arbor. Over 1,000 adults and kids showed up in their finest Irish green to run the 5K or 1K. And the Green Team made sure just about everything was recycled or composted, and bothContinue reading “Green Race, Green Outcome: Shamrocks & Shenanigans 2026 Sustainability Report”
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Super Sustainable! Super 5K 2026 Sustainability Report
This year’s Super 5K at Novi High School was quite similar to last year. Same place, same time, same no Lions in the Super Bowl (sigh). There was plenty of Honolulu Blue to be seen, however! The cold weather (single digits at the 8:30 race start) resulted in a large number of no-shows, but theContinue reading “Super Sustainable! Super 5K 2026 Sustainability Report”
Cold Start, Hot Finish! Bigfoot Snowshoe Race 2026 Sustainability Report
It was cold in them thar woods for this year’s RF Events Bigfoot Snowshoe Race in the Traverse City area. Race start temps hovered just above zero, and wind chill – well, I didn’t ask. Tough going in deep, fluffy snow, and two Bigfoots (Bigfeet?) were spotted on the trail, but I completed the 5KContinue reading “Cold Start, Hot Finish! Bigfoot Snowshoe Race 2026 Sustainability Report”
That’s a Wrap! Holiday Hustle 2025 Sustainability Report
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”
Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 2025 Sustainability Report
A cold morning in Ann Arbor, but the annual downtown Turkey Trot put on by RF Events drew its usual thousands of hardy runners. Santa was there to welcome in the Christmas season, even singing the national anthem, and colorful costumes were everywhere. As usual we set up the main Zero Waste station at theContinue reading “Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 2025 Sustainability Report”
Bonfyre Trail Fest 2025 Sustainability Report
A nice day for the RF Events Bonfyre Trail Fest! Chilly but not windy, which allowed the bonfires to be lit and keep people warm. Over 700 runners showed up for trail runs of 5(ish), 10(ish), and 18(ish) miles on the DTE Foundation Trails and enjoy live music, food trucks, and s’mores around the firesContinue reading “Bonfyre Trail Fest 2025 Sustainability Report”
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”
Run, Scream, Recycle! Run Scream Run 2025 Sustainability Report
Halloween comes early at Wiard’s Orchards, where RF Events puts on the annual Run Scream Run 5K/10K, complete with a costume contest and a run through a Haunted Village at the end. The cool morning was perfect for running, and we had the usual collection of fancy outfits, including – yes – a human refrigerator.Continue reading “Run, Scream, Recycle! Run Scream Run 2025 Sustainability Report”
A Flippin’ Good Event! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2025 Sustainability Report
It’s fall once again, which means apple cider, donuts, pumpkins, and football. The RF Events Scrumpy Skedaddle at Almar Organic Orchards took care of the first three, with some running before football watching began. And with 5K, 10K, and 10-mile options, you could have all the running you wanted, followed by food and live music.Continue reading “A Flippin’ Good Event! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2025 Sustainability Report”
Crushing It: Dances with Dirt – Hell Sustainability Report
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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