RIDE FOR FREE
Again
this year, Metro Transit is offering free rides to and from the
Urban Wildland HM5K on race day. Click below for your Go
Greener pass!
A GREEN RACE
Why is it
important to us to present the UWHM5K as a green race? In what
ways is it earth-friendly? Click to
read about it!
SPONSORED RUNNING CLUBS
If you
know of a running club sponsored by an employer or other
organization, and part of your race registration is covered by
the group sponsor, we can provide you with a custom discount code
and bill the sponsor after the race.
Click here to ask for more information.
RUNNER'S WORLD
The UWHM5K was
spotlighted
in the May 2008 issue.
Both races have reached capacity. There
is no race-day registration. To be added to the wait list, call
612-861-9395 and leave your name, email address, and daytime phone
number (we will contact you if cancellations open any spots).
Runners: Chip/bib packets will be distributed the day before the race (Friday, August 6) at the Richfield Ice Arena, 636 E 66th St, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, as well as on race day at the Arena, beginning at 5:45 am. Friday packet pickup is preferred. For directions and parking info, visit our Directions page. This year, we will not distribute materials in runner bags. You will receive an email with links to sponsor websites and special promotions for runners. If you do not receive your Sponsor Info email by Tuesday, August 3, click here to email John and request it.
The course map for the 5K and the USATF-certified half-marathon is posted on the Course Info page.
The UWHM5K race shirt is a high-quality micro-fiber, moisture-wicking shirt.
Proceeds from the Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K benefit Wood Lake Nature Center's environmental education program with the Richfield Public Schools. Your support makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
Use a qualifying time for wave placement in a full marathon, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.
Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K | c/o Richfield Community Center | 7000 Nicollet Ave | Richfield, MN 55423 | 612-861-9395 | Contact Us
