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”
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Go, Gobble, and Gone! Downtown Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 2023 Sustainability Report
The RF Events Turkey Trot in downtown Ann Arbor on Thanksgiving morning is something like a “here and gone” event. I arrived at 6:30 a.m. to set up, the runners were off at 8:30, and we were packed up and outta there at 10:45, with Liberty Street clean and open to traffic like nothing hadContinue reading “Go, Gobble, and Gone! Downtown Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 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”
Pigging Out! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2023 Sustainability Report
by Green Team captain Rachael Rewitzer What a time to BEE a sustainable race! Sunday was the RF Events Scrumpy Skedaddle at Almar Orchards & Cidery, home to JK Scrumpy cider, a necessity after their 5k and 10k races. Despite a large number of aggressive yellow jackets bingeing on leftover syrup, no one gotContinue reading “Pigging Out! Scrumpy Skedaddle 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”
Smooth! Running Between the Vines 2023 Sustainability Report
This year’s RF Events Running Between the Vines at Sandhill Crane Vineyards was notable from a Zero Waste perspective more for what didn’t happen than what did. Namely no nasty surprises, like hidden trash cans stuffed full. Everything went well, and with another large event the following day, the smooth experience was more than welcome.Continue reading “Smooth! Running Between the Vines 2023 Sustainability Report”
A Tale of Two Races: The Legend 2023 Sustainability Report
Saturday, August 5 By Green Team captain Emma Kubitz It was a fairly sleepy and overcast Saturday morning in Sleepy Hollow State Park (hence the name), but runners gearing up for the RF Events 2023 The Legend were anything but. We had appearances from many enthusiastic runners and even one special appearance from a friendlyContinue reading “A Tale of Two Races: The Legend 2023 Sustainability Report”
Oberun 5K 2023 Sustainability Report
The 2023 RF Events Oberun 5K proved once again that if you offer beer with something, people are guaranteed to show up. Even with the threat of predicted thunderstorms, over 1,200 showed up, and when the rain missed us and we had a sunny evening, they stuck around to enjoy games, food, live music, andContinue reading “Oberun 5K 2023 Sustainability Report”
A New Freedom? Canton Liberty Run 2023 Sustainability Report
Another beautiful day for the RF Events Liberty Run at Heritage Park in Canton. With a 5K, 10K, the “slam” (do both), and even a one-mile fun run, there’s something for everyone, including being able to enjoy the weekend-long Liberty Fest held at the park. Adults of appropriate age could even use their race bibsContinue reading “A New Freedom? Canton Liberty Run 2023 Sustainability Report”
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