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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What a Year! 2023 Year-End Sustainability Report
Another tremendous Zero Waste year at Happy Planet Running has come to an end, and here’s the summary scoop on it! We performed Zero Waste services for 39 events in 2023, tying the record with 2019 for the most events served. We diverted 11,383 pounds of waste – nearly six tons – from landfill, withContinue reading “What a Year! 2023 Year-End Sustainability Report”
That’s a Wrap! Holiday Hustle 2023 Sustainability Report
We had another nice day (for December) for the final HPR-served event of the year – the RF Events Holiday Hustle. A good thing, with another great turnout for both the morning half marathon and the afternoon 5K. The half marathon starts and finishes at Erratic Ale in Dexter, with an out-and-back up the Border-to-BorderContinue reading “That’s a Wrap! Holiday Hustle 2023 Sustainability Report”
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”
A Good Day in Hell! Dances with Dirt Michigan 2023 Sustainability Report
by Green Team captain Alexandria Galens Dances with Dirt was a great Saturday! The sun was shining and the course was considerably less muddy than in previous years. With one volunteer and three staff members the slow morning and busy afternoon went as smoothly as anyone could have hoped. There were also some excellent costumesContinue reading “A Good Day in Hell! Dances with Dirt Michigan 2023 Sustainability Report”
Women Run the D 2023 Sustainability Report
The Women Run the D races were back this year at Belle isle near the James Scott Memorial Fountain. Over 700 runners showed up to do the 5K, 10K, or the signature half marathon. This event celebrates the strength of women and girls, and in particular those who have survived major health challenges. Two andContinue reading “Women Run the D 2023 Sustainability Report”
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