MINNESOTA'S GREEN RACE The Urban Wildland prides itself for being a green race and has become an opportunity to demonstrate environmentally-friendly practices. Most materials used for the race are either recyclable, reusable, or compostable and every aspect of the race has been considered in an effort to leave a gentle footprint on the environment.
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VIRTUAL RUNNER BAGS Each runner receives an email with links to sponsor deals made available only to our registrants.
WATER We use water from fire hydrants, sparing the use of thousands of plastic water bottles and jugs per year.
FOOD Healthy race snacks are offered with minimal or no plastic packaging. All leftover food is donated to a local charity.
SHOE RECYCLING Bring your lightly worn sneakers to the race. We will have mailers available to send them to Sneakers 4 Funds, an organization that will send them to developing nations for micro-entrepreneurs to resell. Shoes too worn to sell are recycled to make new products like insulation, furniture stuffing, etc. For more information, visit www.sneakers4funds.com.
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SOLAR POWER The UWHM5K is off-the-grid. All electricity required at the finish line (chip timing and music) is generated with solar power, thanks to Powerfully Green.
PAPERLESS REGISTRATION Registration is completely paperless (by phone, walk-in, or online). Click here for registration information.
COMPOST, REUSE, RECYCLE Most race materials are either compostable, reusable, or recyclable. Water stop cups are made of compostable sugar cane material, finish line water is served in cups made of compostable corn material, and other plastic and paper products are recycled. Race medals are made of natural materials (in 2020, the medals will be made of wood and leather). Leftover race shirts are donated. MEDALS We are proud that our finisher's race medals are made from wood, hand cut, sanded, drilled and stamped with the Urban Wildland's logo in efforts towards sustainability, reduce waste, and keep costs low so that 100% of the profits can benefit Richfield students' environmental education.
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