Earth Day Run - St. Cloud

APR
17-18
2026
The CentraCare Earth Day Run offers a weekend of racing in St. Cloud, from a free kids' run to a half marathon. Runners will enjoy scenic routes along the Mississippi River before a festive downtown finish. The event also includes a fitness festival and a tree planting initiative.
17-18 Apr 2026
Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The CentraCare Earth Day Run is a multi-event race series in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It takes place over two days in mid-April.

Distances and Events

The event includes several different races:

  • Free Kids' 1K
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 5K Team Challenge
  • Half Marathon
  • Half Marathon Relay

A Health & Fitness Festival is also part of the event weekend.

Course and Location

The race courses provide views of the Mississippi River and include rustic trails. All races finish in downtown St. Cloud on historic St. Germain Street. The primary event location is the River’s Edge Convention Center at 10 4th Avenue South in St. Cloud, which is also where packet pickup and race day registration occur.

Other Information

The event organizer is a non-profit focused on promoting active lifestyles. As part of the Earth Day theme, a tree-planting initiative is connected to the event. For every dollar donated and for every child in the free kids' run, a tree is planted in Minnesota. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
5 km
Free Kids' 1k