Community Corner
Urban Wildland Half-Marathon Kicks Off Saturday
What do to in Richfield this weekend, Aug. 3-4.
The start of school may be only a few short weeks away, but this weekend is jam-packed with activities for Richfield residents.
1) The Urban Wildland Half-Marathon and 5K
The race, which starts at Veteran's Memorial Park, takes runners all over eastern Richfield, including a swing through Woodlake Nature Center. Want to dodge the race, or cheer on runners? Check out the course map. The main race, a half-marathon, begins at 7 a.m., while the 5K begins at 7:15 a.m. Roads will be re-opened to traffic after around three and a half hours, once the bulk of runners have passed by. Results will be posted on the race website.
2) Farmers Market
The regular Richfield Farmers Market takes place Saturday—also at Veteran's Park. The market runs from 7 a.m. to noon. This week's produce, according to the market's Facebook page, will include:
- Tomatoes
- Large purple potatoes & red and purple fingerling potatoes
- Banana peppers & bell peppers
- Red cabbage
- Japanese eggplant (its light purple)
- Long beans
- Orange beets
- Dino kale
- Swiss chard
- Walla Walla Sweet onions
Richfield United Methodist Church is holding their annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday. Regular worship will be held at 9 a.m., with the animal-specific service taking place at 10:30 a.m.
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