Another weekend of peace, music, camping, and running is done, with another successful RF Events Run Woodstock in Gregory Sept. 5-7. And man, do peaceful camping runners eat a lot. Since Zero Waste began at Run Woodstock in 2016, the lowest amount of waste the Green Team has processed is over 1,300 lbs., although that’sContinue reading “Happy Hippies: Run Woodstock 2025 Sustainability Report”
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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”
Nine Years and Counting! Trail Marathon 2025 Sustainability Report
April is Earth Month, and what better way to celebrate it than with a cupless, sustainable race? Trail Marathon is just that, and Happy Planet Running has been proud to support it for the past nine years! We had a good team this year. Along with regular staffer Liz, new intern Iki joined us forContinue reading “Nine Years and Counting! Trail Marathon 2025 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”
Another New High! Run Woodstock 2024 Sustainability Report
Another great weekend for Run Woodstock! With races ranging from 5K to 100 miles, plus camping, live music, yoga, tie-dye, good food, and good vibes, there’s a way for everyone to get in touch with their inner hippie. And how could you hold such an event without making it sustainable? Attendance was up from 2023,Continue reading “Another New High! Run Woodstock 2024 Sustainability Report”
Eight and Counting! Trail Marathon 2024 Sustainability Report
The eighth year of Zero Waste at Trail Marathon was another success! It has the special distinction of being the first race I did Zero Waste for, and the first cupless race RF Events put on, which means an event that celebrates the beauty of the environment also respects it, with minimal waste generated. AndContinue reading “Eight and Counting! Trail Marathon 2024 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”
Peace, Love and Sustainability! Run Woodstock 2023 Report
This year’s Run Woodstock had it all. Perfect weather, great trail conditions, good live music, lots of food, and hundreds of happy runners. And a good-sized Zero Waste team at the times it mattered most. Overall waste was just 10 lbs. more than 2022, but it felt like a lot more. Not sure why. ButContinue reading “Peace, Love and Sustainability! Run Woodstock 2023 Report”
Hell of a Good Day: Dances with Dirt 2022 Sustainability Report
It was a pretty good day in Hell for Dances with Dirt this year. A brief rain in the morning turned into a cool overcast day, with the sun peeking out occasionally. A perfect day for solo and relay ultras in the woods. The big change from 2021 was relocation from Halfmoon Lake to CampContinue reading “Hell of a Good Day: Dances with Dirt 2022 Sustainability Report”
Peace, Love, and Zero Waste: Run Woodstock 2022 Sustainability Report
Run Woodstock: a weekend of peace, love, music, and running. And one heck of a lot of work for the staff, including the Green Team. I enjoy the vibe, live music, and passion of the runners, despite long hours and the inevitable nasty surprise or two, like last year’s pile of bags at the HogContinue reading “Peace, Love, and Zero Waste: Run Woodstock 2022 Sustainability Report”
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