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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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”
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”
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”
XXX Marks the Spot! Dances with Dirt 2024 Sustainability Report
Camp Bruin in Gregory was the setting for the 30th anniversary of Dances with Dirt – Hell Edition. In addition to the relay and 50K and 50-mile ultras, they added a 30K for the occasion. It was foggy in the morning, providing a cool and mysterious start to the ultrarunners and relay teams. By noonContinue reading “XXX Marks the Spot! Dances with Dirt 2024 Sustainability Report”
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