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”
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Canton Liberty Run 2025 Sustainability Report
Report by HPR event captain Sara Haleblian A nice day and a great turnout for the RF Events Liberty Run in Canton, with lots of red, white, and blue in evidence. The 700 participating athletes had the choice to run a 5K, 10K, or one mile. The event took place at Heritage Park, adjacent toContinue reading “Canton Liberty Run 2025 Sustainability Report”
Ultra Good! Huron 100 2025 Sustainability Report
Hey, did you know ultrarunners eat a lot? Actually, if you’re an ultrarunner, know one, or even live with one (God bless you), you’re already quite aware of that. And it makes perfect sense. Running 100 miles burns about 10,000 calories more or less, depending on your body type and effort level. That’s 3.5 poundsContinue reading “Ultra Good! Huron 100 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”
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”
Look, Mom, I’m Zero Waste! Detroit Mother’s Day Run 2025 Sustainability Report
Once again Belle Isle was the site for the Mother’s Day Run put on by Epic Races. With its location right next to the James Scott Memorial Fountain and the views of the river and riverfronts, it’s a great place to put on an event like this. Nearly five hundred people showed up to run,Continue reading “Look, Mom, I’m Zero Waste! Detroit Mother’s Day Run 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”
HPR 2024 Year-End Sustainability Report: All Events
Another year in the books for Happy Planet Running! Since 2016 we have served over 250 events and diverted 45 tons of waste from the landfill, one small event at a time. Many thanks to our clients RF Events, Epic Races, Kurtis Sports Management, Ann Arbor Track Club, and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. You canContinue reading “HPR 2024 Year-End Sustainability Report: All Events”
Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 2024 Sustainability Report
It was a chilly morning in downtown Ann Arbor, but the Turkey Trot sold out, with over 4,000 people running the 5K or one-mile races. A quick snack, perhaps a visit to Santa, and then they’re outta there and we get everything cleaned up and done before noon. But the RF Events folks know whatContinue reading “Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 2024 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”
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