PHOTOS: Richfield Holds Annual Urban Wildland Half Marathon, 5K

Hundreds of runners made a trip to Richfield Saturday morning to compete in the annual event.

Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Rain and drizzle didn't stop more than 1,100 runners from taking their mark at Richfield's annual Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K Saturday morning. Brian Sames of Shakopee took top honors in the half marathon finishing the 13.1-mile run at 1:14:30, while Sean Fox of Northfield took first in the 5K with a time of 18:32. This year marked the 10-year anniversary of the race and all proceeds help fund the partnership between Richfield Public Schools and Wood Lake Nature Center. All Richfield school children get the opportunity to learn about the environment by visiting the center throughout the year. Click here to see all the results. *** If …

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LAST CHANCE: To Register For Richfield's Urban Wildland 5K, Half Marathon

The event is Aug. 4 and registration ends tonight.

Registration for Richfield's Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K race will close Monday, July 30 at 11:59 p.m. or anytime before that if registration is full. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the race and all proceeds help fund the partnership between Richfield Public Schools and Wood Lake Nature Center. All Richfield school children get the opportunity to learn about the environment by visiting the center throughout the year. The cost for the half marathon is $50 and the 5K is $30. The race is Saturday, Aug. 4 beginning at Veterans Memorial Park. To register for the race online, go to urbanwildland.com. For more information, call the Richfield Community Center at 612-861-9395.

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LAST CHANCE: For Early Bird Urban Wildland Race Registration

The half marathon and 5K registration price will go up after today.

Registration for Richfield's Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K race is now open, however, if you want to get the early bird price, you must register by midnight tonight. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the race and all proceeds help fund the partnership between Richfield Public Schools and Wood Lake Nature Center. All Richfield school children get the opportunity to learn about the environment by visiting the center throughout the year. The cost for the half marathon is $45 and the 5K is $25. After midnight Sunday, both race fees will go up $5. The race is Saturday, Aug. 4 beginning at Veterans Memorial Park. To register for the race online, go to urbanwildland.com. For more information, call the Richfield Community Center at …

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Richfield's Urban Wildland Race Opens Registration

The 10-year-old event is now taking accepting runner registration.

Registration for Richfield's 10th Annual Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K officially opened Feb. 1. This year's event will take place Aug. 4 with the half marathon beginning at 7 a.m. and the 5K at 7:15 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. The 2011 event saw more than 1,200 athletes participate, with a handful of Richfield runners placing in the top 11 of the 5K race. To register for the event, go to urbanwildland-efbevent.eventbrite.com.

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Richfield Photo Hunt Winner: Kate Ryan

This week's Richfield Photo Hunt winner is announced.

Congratulations to this week's Richfield Photo Hunt winner Kate Ryan. Ryan is a communications and community relations specialist at Richfield's Minnesota School of Business campus and was quick to confirm the mystery photo as the entrance gate to Wood Lake Nature Center. Fun Fact: Ryan is an identical twin. Her sister, Molly, is pictured with her in the photo box of this article. Ryan, along with her sister, recently volunteered at a water stop at Richfield's Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K event. Thank you to all who participated in this week's photo hunt. Stay tuned for another photo Monday.

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PHOTOS: Richfield Urban Wildland Races See More Than 1,200 Athletes

The Saturday event drew more than 1,200 runners to Richfield.

Known as Minnesota's only "green race," Saturday's Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K races together attracted 1,233 runners, according to Mtec Results, the timing services provider. The annual race promotes enviornmentally-friendly practices and all proceeds benefit Wood Lake Nature Center's educational programs for Richfield Public Schools. Both races began and finished behind the Richfield Ice Arena at Veterans Memorial Park. Runners passed through shaded residential streets and neigborhoods, while also taking in the sights of Richfield Lake and Wood Lake Nature Center. Results The overall top spot for the half marathon went to 25-year-old Shakopee resident Brian Sames, who ran the 13.1-mile race in just under and hour and 15 minutes (…

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Weekend Planner: Outdoor Activities In and Near Richfield

Five great activities and events happening around Richfield and the surrounding cities this weekend.

Need to Get Out this weekend? Richfield Patch has five great ideas for you to do just that: 1) Richfield Farmers Market Food Demonstrations When / Where: 4-6 p.m. Friday at Assumption Catholic Church; 10 a.m. to noon at Veterans Memorial Park. Why Go: Richfield residents are demonstrating how to make healthy Mexican and Vietnamese dishes using items found at the market. Attendees also have a chance to win the ingredients to make the meals at home. Price: Free 2) Kenny Summerfest Where: Kenny Park and Neighborhood Center When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday Why Go: Enjoy live music by The Buzz, Famous Dave's BBQ and other fair fare, kid friendly games and entertainment, camaraderie and more. Price: Free general admission 3) Gypsie Mania Hot Club …

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