Additional race information can be found at http://www.urbanwildland.com.
Our Purpose: The Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K began in 2003 to save Wood Lake Nature Center's environmental education partnership with the Richfield Public Schools, which was in jeopardy due to cuts in local government aid. Since Wood Lake Nature Center's opening in 1971, Richfield's K-6 students had visited Wood Lake multiple times a year as part of their science curriculum. Thanks to the Urban Wildland, the program was spared and has continued every year with the proceeds from this event.
Registration for the 2023 Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K
Runners may register right up until chip/bib pickup, but must register themselves. Pickup staff will not be equipped to process registrations.
In an effort to keep our race green and reduce waste, we have created registrations to allow registrants to opt out of receiving a finisher's race shirt. Cut off date to register for a race with a finisher race shirt included is July 14, 2023. If a participant registers after this date, race shirts may be available for purchase for $10 at the finish line area as product is available. All race shirts not picked up on race day become property of Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K.
Half Marathon Run start - 7:00 am (Course time limit 3.5 hours)
5K Run/Walk start - 7:30 am (Course time limit 1.5 hours)
When: Friday, July 28, 8:00 am-6:00 pm, and Saturday, July 29, 5:45-Race Start (HM: 7:00 am, 5K: 7:30 am)
Where: Richfield Bandshell, 636 East 66th Street, Richfield (parking at Ice Arena)
What: Packet Pickup for the in-person Half Marathon & 5K includes bib and timing chip. If you are unable to make packet pickup, a friend or family member can pick up your items. Virtual runners may also pick up their race shirt and medals at this time or opt to have items shipped at the time of registration.
Please visit the FAQ page on the race website to find more answers commonly asked questions regarding the Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K
The Urban Wildland Half Marathon is a beautiful circular course that is centrally located in the Twin Cities. This course runs through Richfield's shaded residential neighborhoods, city parks, and natural areas, including Wood Lake with its woodsy trails around the lake. The half marathon is a USATF-certified course.
Half Marathon Course Map
5K Course Map
Water stops/aid stations are located about every two miles along the Half Marathon course with one water stop along the 5K course.
By reaching our annual goal of $5000, we are able to provide over 100 scholarships for youth runners 18 years and younger to run the 5K in person or virtual race for free! If you would like to help us meet our goal with the purpose of cultivating a healthy life style and to get youth moving in the outdoors follow this link to our donation portal.
''Good cause, well organized race!''
''This was my 19th time! It’s one of my favorite events because of the cause and the great people.''
''My son really like this half-marathon...so do I. This is the 4th year we have run it together. Good times!''
''I like the course, the time of year is great for marathon training, and I like the cause.''
''I have done it many times, including the first one 20 years ago. I cannot think of one negative thing to say about this race. All good - the course, race cause, pre-race communication volunteers, no hassle parking/start line. Excellent job this year as always!''
''I have been running this 5k for several years now and I love the course and the volunteers. It is one of my favorite races of the year!''
''I started distance running last year. Urban was my first half marathon in 2021. It is a new tradition for me. Fun race, polite people, quick course.''
''This was such a fun race - good atmosphere, cheerful volunteers and well marked. Thank you!''
''As a first half marathon experience, having done only 5K and 10K race distances before, it went really well and will always be memorable as my first experience. I'd consider doing it next year and will be recommending it to my runner community.''
''Well organized. All the staff and volunteers I encountered were cheerful and helpful. The medals are unique. The after race food was great. This was the first time I ran it, and I want to come back next year! Thank you for a great event!!''
''Very well organized and all the volunteers were amazing! Thank you so much!''
''The very best. Everything & Everyone was more than I ever expected. Great job see you next year.''
''The volunteers were so lovely and nice. Everything was marked clearly, pre-race info was great, super organized race day. Just an overall wonderful experience!''
''Course was very well marked and volunteers were very nice. Thank you!''
''Excellent race!!!! The course was beautiful and I loved running through the parks and neighborhood. The residents were so friendly too!!''
''Of the 5 times I've run this race, you all knocked it out of the park this year! I LOVE the reverse course... the volunteers were EXTRA AMAZING this year and everything was just RIGHT ON. If the course remains in this direction, you can count on me attending in future years.''
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Start and finish line are located on the service road along the west side of the Richfield Ice Arena, 636 East 66th Street, Richfield. Packet pickup is at the Richfield Band Shell, which is located immediately southeast of the Arena and is served by the same address and parking lot.
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