Both races have reached capacity; registration is closed.  There will be no race-day registration. 
 If you have questions about your registration, call 612-861-9395 before race day.
 Beginning this year, water and Powerade will be served in biodegradable cups rather than bottles at the finish line.
Check out the new course map on our Course Map page!
For directions and information about road construction, visit our Parking/Directions page.  Please allow extra travel time.

 

No-Waste 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.

Starting/Finish Line
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.

Strollers/Roller Blades
For the safety of everyone, strollers and roller blades will not be permitted on the courses.

Water Stops/Aid Stations
Water stops will be positioned at miles 3,5,7,9,10,11, and 12.  Bathrooms and medical aid will be available at each of these water stops.

In addition to water, Powerade will also be available at water stops 7, 9, 11, and the finish line.

Beginning this year, water will be served in biodegradable cups rather than bottles at the finish line.

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 age categories:

Clydesdale/Athena Division (half marathon only):  Top male/female, under 40, 40+

Half Marathon
 Top male and female
15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K
 Top male & female
14&U, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Packet Pick-Up
Packets will be distributed on race day.  Packets will be available the day before the race (Friday, August 1) at the Richfield Ice Arena, 636 East 66th Street, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (packets will not be available at Wood Lake, as in previous years).  Packet pickup on Friday, August 1, is preferred.

Personal Devices
 This wording is taken from the USA Track and Field course certification rules.
 Rule 144 Assistance to Athletes
The following shall be considered assistance and therefore not allowed:
The visible possession or use by athletes of video or audio cassette recorders or players, TV’s, CD or DVD players, radio transmitters or receivers, mobile phones, computers, or any similar devices in the competition area

 Note: competitors may carry or wear articles of personal equipments such as wrist chronometers and heart rate monitors.

OFFICIAL
UWHM5K
PHYSICIAN
Todd Jorgenson, MD
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Clydesdale/Athena Division
Males over 195 pounds and females over 145 pounds may register in one of the following Clydesdale/Athena divisions:

Clydesdale General
Athena General
Clydesdale Over 40
Athena Over 40
The top three male and top three female finishers in each of these divisions will receive awards.

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.