Richfield, MN

Entry fees are non-refundable. The only exception that will be made to our “no refund policy” is for those who are on active military duty and are deployed for service (a copy of deployment orders is required).

The Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K races started 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. 100% of the proceeds benefit Wood Lake Nature Center and supports their environmental education programs in the community. 

The Half Marathon course is certified by the US Track and Field Association and can be used for qualifying times in other races, official results postings, etc.

The numbers vary from year-to-year, but the average is about 1,000 participants between the two races (roughly 750 for the HM, 250 for the 5K).

You can switch to the virtual version of your race by logging into your account at runsignup.com and following the steps to transfer to another race (as long as there are spots available in that race).

If you were signed up for the virtual race but would like to switch to the in-person race, you may also do this but will need to pay the difference in price depending on the timing of the switch (the price increases as race day approaches) and only if spots are available. 

All registration changes must be made by Saturday, July 30, 6:30 am.

Once you're registered for one of our virtual races on runsignup.com, you will receive an email when the results submittal period begins (July 14), directing you to log in to runsignup and submit your results.  You will have the opportunity to download a virtual bib, which is also printable.

The deadline to submit your virtual race time for the 5k and Half Marathon is Saturday, August 13, 11:00 pm. Virtual participants can submit their times on the RunSignUp website under their account.

Virtual runners can pick up their race shirts and medals at bib pick up race weekend Friday, July 29, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, or Saturday, July 30, 5:45-7:00 am at the Richfield Band Shell, 636 East 66th Street. They can also pick up their materials the week after the race at Wood Lake Nature Center (6710 Lake Shore Drive) during business hours (Monday, August 1, to Friday, August 5, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm). Virtual participants can also opt in to have their shirt and medals mailed to them during race registration (choose the shipping add-on at registration. If you didn't choose shipping and want to add it, log back into RunSignUp and edit your registration to add shipping and pay $10. Must be completed by Saturday, July 30, 6:30 am). 

A friend or family member can pick up their items for a participant if they know their first and last name.

At this time, we are not requiring participants to show proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test results to attend the 2022 event. If this changes, we will notify registrants as soon as possible via email.

However, we do ask our participants to follow the latest CDC guidelines and to stay home if you are not feeling well. Masks are encouraged for all participants in the start/finish area and along the race course in areas that social distancing can not be maintained when participants are passing other runners.

Log into your account at runsignup.com to see your current registrations.  If you're unable to confirm your registration that way, contact John Evans at jevans@richfieldmn.gov to check on the status of your registration.

Participants may exchange shirt sizes post race at the merchandise tent based on sizes available. 

To edit your registration, log in to RunSignUp.com. If you encounter any other issues or want to be sure your email address is on the list to receive updates, please contact John Evans at jevans@richfieldmn.gov

Packet pickup will be held at the Richfield Band Shell, located next to the Richfield Ice Arena where the start and finish line of the Urban Wildland are located. The address is 636 East 66th St Richfield, MN 55423. 

Dates/Times:
Friday, July 29, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 30, 5:45 to 7:00 am

What's in the Packet?
Participants will pick up their finisher shirt, bib, and chip. A virtual packet with race sponsor information will be sent out to all participants to keep paper waste low.

Digital Bib for Virtual Runners
Virtual runners can generate their virtual bib online under their account at RunSignUp (click the profile icon and choose View Digital Bib).

You may have a friend or family member pick up your packet for you. They will need to know your first and last name. 

No. Entry deferments are not permitted under any circumstances.

Race bibs cannot be transferred or sold to another person. 

No. Only officially registered participants, volunteers, and race officials are allowed on the race courses.

A registered runner may switch to a different distance or from virtual to in-person (or vice versa) at any time by logging in to RunSignUp and following the procedure for transferring events. If the event to which you are transferring is more expensive, you will be prompted to pay the difference. You will not receive a partial refund for switching to a less expensive race. 

You may be unable to transfer into an event if the capacity is full or the deadline is passed (the option to include a race shirt has a deadline two weeks prior to the in-person races).

For more help questions, please contact jevans@richfieldmn.gov

There is free parking at Richfield Ice Arena parking lot close to the start/finish line of the races. Participants can park along side streets. Parking is not allowed in the lot on the west side of Veterans Park; the Richfield Farmers Market is held there on Saturday mornings and uses the lot. Please do not park in any private business lots including the Legion parking lot.

There are no minimum age requirements to run the half marathon and 5K races.

Volunteers are crucial to the success of Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K races. If you would like to lend a helping hand during, please call us at 612-861-9342 or email us at SRamsay@richfieldmn.gov. 

Yes. We are committed to providing the safest and most positive race day experience possible. Our time limits are set to ensure that runners are protected from vehicular traffic and have the aid station support they need to successfully complete the race. Once the course time limit has been reached, course support, signage, and timing is no longer guaranteed for participants. 

Urban Wildland Half Marathon = 3.5 hours
Urban Wildland 5K = 1.5 hour

We are excited to have the Midwest Pacers at our in-person Half Marathon race on July 30th. They will be providing 11 pacers for the finishing times below: (times are subject to change).
1:30
1:35
1:40
1:45
1:50
1:55
2:00
2:10
2:15
2:20
2:30

Urban Wildland Half-Marathon Aid/Water Stations will be located about every 2 miles along the race course with both water and Gatorade available in compostable cups. 

The 5K will have one water stop available at Taft Lake.

There will be water and Gatorade available at the finish line.  Porta-Potties are available at the start/finish area and along the course at most water stop locations.

We encourage all runners to carry their own water vessels to help reduce waste.

Dogs/pets and strollers are not allowed on the Half Marathon or 5K course for the safety of all runners/participants. 

Headphones are allowed on both the Half Marathon and 5K courses. 

The Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K race dates are held on the last Saturday in July.

July 30, 2022
July 29, 2023
July 27, 2024
July 26, 2025

Any updates will be posted on our website and communicated via all channels possible.