Urban Wildland Pre-Race Information

MINNESOTA'S GREEN RACE
We are proud to present the Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K as a no-waste event! All natural refuse (food scraps), paper, and plastic materials used for the race will be recycled, reused, or composted. In a strong effort to curb our society's growing waste stream, we are dedicated to leaving no waste from the event. Special compostable cups, napkins, and food scraps will be transferred to a compost site after the race, where they will decompose into soil within a matter of months. All plastic water bottles will be recycled. If you would like more information or would like to get involved, please call Race Coordinator Amy Markle at 612-861-9369.

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. Bagels and fruit will be available at the finish line. All participants will receive 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).

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

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.

PACKET PICK-UP
Packets will be distributed on race day. Packets will be available the day before the race (Friday, July 31) at the Richfield Ice Arena, 636 E 66th St, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Friday packet pickup is preferred.

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.

OFFICIAL PHYSICIAN
TODD JORGENSON, MD

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