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Earth Day Run

April 17 - 18, 2026
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CentraCare Earth Day Run 2026

Earth Day Run

CentraCare Earth Day Run is Central Minnesota’s premier race series. Held in St. Cloud in April, the event includes a Free Kid's 1K, 5K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk Team Challenge, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, and an energizing Health & Fitness Festival. Courses feature great views of the gorgeous Mississippi River, rustic trails, and a celebratory finish line atmosphere in downtown St. Cloud on historic St. Germain Street.

Quick Info

Race Info

CentraCare Earth Day Run
Free kids' 1K, 5K, half marathon, & half relay

Friday April 17 and Saturday April 18, 2026
St. Cloud, MN

Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration

River’s Edge Convention Center
10 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Friday April 17, 2026
3 p.m.-8 p.m.

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Earth Day Run Events

Free Kids' 1K

Price: $0
Date Range: 04/17
Time: 5:30PM CDT
Registration ends April 17, 2026 at 5:30pm CDT
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5K Run/Walk

Price: $30
($20: Ages 13 - 25)
($20: Ages 65 - 100)
Date Range: 04/17
Time: 6:30PM CDT
Price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
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5K Run/Walk Team

Price: $30
($20: Ages 13 - 25)
($20: Ages 65 - 100)
Date Range: 04/17
Time: 6:30PM CDT
Price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
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Half Marathon

Price: $70
($50: Ages 13 - 25)
($50: Ages 65 - 100)
Date Range: 04/18
Time: 8:00AM CDT
Price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
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Half Relay

Price: $40
($30: Ages 13 - 25)
($30: Ages 65 - 100)
Date Range: 04/18
Time: 8:00AM CDT
Price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
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Sponsors

Logo for CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics
Logo for Bernick's
Logo for Coborn's
Logo for Granite Partners
Logo for Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation

Participant Count

70

Participants

$390

Raised of $2,000

$0
$2,000
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For every 1 dollar donated, Active Central MN and Great River Greening will plant 1 tree in Central or Greater Minnesota within a year of Earth Day 2026. Plus, 1 tree will be planted for every kid participating in the Free Kids' 1K. Learn more under "Trees!" in the site menu and at Great River Greening.

Location

River’s Edge Convention Center
10 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301 US View Location on Map

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Questions?

See the Event Details page for more information, including FAQs. Have additional questions or need assistance? Contact us.

Connect with Active Central MN

Active Central MN is a tax exempt, 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Its mission is to promote individual, organizational, and community health and wellbeing through active lifestyles. We help you...be active, Central Minnesota! Learn more at activecentralmn.org. 

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