START/FINISH
LINES
The UWHM5K begins and ends at Veterans Memorial Park. Vets Park has plenty of grassy
areas for runners to relax and interact and for families to play during the before, during
and after the race. Food will be available at the finish line.
Each runner bag includes a free pass to the Richfield Outdoor Pool, located
near
the finish line.
The half
marathon begins at 7:00 am; the 5K begins at 7:15 am.
WATER/SPORTS DRINK
Water stops will be positioned at miles 3, 5 ,7 ,9, 10, 11, & 12, and
at the finish line.
In addition to water,
Powerade will also be available at water stops 7, 9, 11, and the finish line.
All beverages are served in biodegradable cups.
MEDICAL AID
Medical aid will be available at each of these
water stops, as well as the finish line (both staffed care and self-care).
RESTROOMS
Portable bathrooms will be available at all water
stops (miles 3, 5 ,7 ,9, 10, 11, & 12) and at the start and
finish lines. Indoor bathrooms are available for use at the Richfield
Ice Arena. |
PARKING/DIRECTIONS
For information about parking and
directions, please visit our Parking/Directions
page.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the top finishers overall (male and female) for each race, the
top three Athena and Clydesdale runners in two age categories, and the top three finishers
in each of the following categories:
Half
Marathon Age Groups
Top three male & female
15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,
50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K Age
Groups
Top three male &
female
14 & U, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39,
40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Clydesdale/Athena
HALF MARATHON ONLY
Males over 195 lbs & females over 145 pounds may
choose to register in one
of the following
Clydesdale-General
Athena-General
Clydesdale-Over 40
Athena-Over 40 |
PACKET
PICK-UP
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.
EARPHONES
Runners are permitted to wear earphones.
STROLLERS/ROLLER BLADES
For the safety of everyone, strollers and roller blades will not be permitted on the
courses.
COURSE
CLOSURE
Times will be recorded for 3.5 hours for the half marathon and the 5K. Services will
be provided for all participants maintaining this pace (approximately a 16-minute mile
pace for the half marathon). As the race passes through the course at
this pace, streets along the course will be re-opened to traffic.
CLICK HERE to view the course map.
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!
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OFFICIAL
PHYSICIAN
TODD JORGENSON, MD
CLICK ABOVE FOR CLINIC INFO
CLICK BELOW FOR DOCTOR
INFO
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