A perfect day to run the RF Events Liberty run at Heritage Park in Canton. Runners could choose a 5K, or 10K, or both (the Liberty Slam), and enjoy the rest of the Liberty Festival afterward. And Wonder Woman sang the national anthem! The Zero Waste station was set up near the finish line, whereContinue reading “A “Wonder-ful” Event: Canton Liberty Run 2022 Sustainability Report”
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She Runs Grand Rapids Sustainability Report
Here’s a great report from the 2022 She Runs Grand Rapids, produced by Green Team captain Chelsea Brehm. In 2015, this event (known then as the Gazelle Girl) was where I learned what a first-class Zero Waste event was like. Over 3,000 runners, and the landfill didn’t fill a shoe box! That led to meContinue reading “She Runs Grand Rapids Sustainability Report”
“biked” and “zero wasted”! Waterloo G&G Sustainability Report
A beautiful cool spring day, perfect for a gravel road bike race, with beer and hot BBQ afterward. What more could one ask for? How about a bike repair shop that offers house calls? And making the event sustainable, with a 99 percent landfill diversion rate? Such were the happenings at this year’s Waterloo G&GContinue reading ““biked” and “zero wasted”! Waterloo G&G Sustainability Report”
The Flagship Race Rocks On! Trail Marathon Weekend 2022 Sustainability Report
Cupless races rock. That pretty much sums up the Zero Waste effort at Trail Marathon Weekend this year. A great weekend of running out in nature, and minimizing our environmental footprint. Pretty hard to top that. Back in 2016, this was the first Zero Waste race RF Events put on, thanks in large part toContinue reading “The Flagship Race Rocks On! Trail Marathon Weekend 2022 Sustainability Report”
Wearin’ O’ the White: Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K Sustainability Report
Dear St. Patrick: Great job with the snakes and all. Anything you can do about snow? The Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K took place on a day where, unofficially at least, spring took over. But that was in the afternoon. Race morning was a final blast of winter fury – cold, windy, and snowing. Still, theContinue reading “Wearin’ O’ the White: Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K Sustainability Report”
Easy as 3.14159: Pi Day 5K Sustainability Report
For the first time in several years, Epic Races held their “Pi Day” race in person. (Technically two days early, but hey, it’s running plus pie. Sign me up!) Despite cold temps (13 degrees) and wind, about 200 people showed up at Hudson Mills Park to run the 5K or the kids race. The raceContinue reading “Easy as 3.14159: Pi Day 5K Sustainability Report”
Ann Arbor Marathon 2021 Sustainability Report
The Ann Arbor Marathon was back this year, with a good turnout, and the threatened rain politely held off until the afternoon. Good news for runners, and especially the staff: if you think running in the rain for hours is no fun, just try standing around in it. Either way, the Green Team was thereContinue reading “Ann Arbor Marathon 2021 Sustainability Report”
One, Two, Three…Scrumpy Skedaddle 2021 Sustainability Report
Back at Almar Orchards for the RF Events Scrumpy Skedaddle, featuring incredible organic hard cider, and a pancake breakfast provided by Chris Cakes of Michigan. And where I either reached a new high in Zero Waste, or a new low. Depends on your point of view. Here’s a chance to test your estimation skill. HowContinue reading “One, Two, Three…Scrumpy Skedaddle 2021 Sustainability Report”
Triceratops Triathlon 2021 Sustainability Report
The RF Events T-Rex Triathlon series was back to normal last Wednesday, after a pint-sized Stegosaurus Tri earlier in June. Back to standard attendance, post-race sandwiches and live music, and the vibe of an athletic event! With a team of just two people, we set up a single Zero Waste Station near the parking lot,Continue reading “Triceratops Triathlon 2021 Sustainability Report”
A Flippin’ Good Time! Scrumpy Skedaddle Sustainability Report
Fall has officially arrived, and it’s peak season at the cider mills. Combine a race with terrific apple cider, pancakes, and live music, and you have a recipe for a very popular event. And so it has proved for the Scrumpy Skedaddle at Almar Orchards. When even the race director (right of stroller) gets intoContinue reading “A Flippin’ Good Time! Scrumpy Skedaddle Sustainability Report”
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