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Enjoy the great outdoors, enhance your physical and mental health, and take part in our vibrant Central Minnesota community. Active Central MN is a St.

Active Central MN is proud to help you find, participate in, and promote active lifestyle and fitness experiences. Cloud-based nonprofit organization that promotes wellbeing and healthy, active lives. Celebrating the seasons and scenery of Minnesota, Active Central MN engages community stakeholders and hosts local events centered around physical activity. The nonprofit currently manages CentraCare Earth Day Run, Apple
Duathlon, and a series of three Graniteman Triathlons in Buffalo, Clearwater, and Big Lake. Learn more at activecentralmn.org.

02/20/2026

Join us at CentraCare Earth Day Run! Show up for yourself by moving your body and spending time with community.

There’s something for everyone:

👧 FREE Kids’ 1K – for the little ones!
🏃‍♂️ 5K Run/Walk – a perfect challenge for all levels!
🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 5K Team Challenge – run with 5-10 friends or colleagues!
🏅Half Marathon – go the distance and push your limits!
🥇 Half Marathon Relay – team up and conquer together!
🎉 Health & Fitness Festival – an event full of energy and fun, deals and prizes!

Sign up online: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StCloud/EarthDayRun

02/14/2026

Not only is exercise just good for you, but it can reduce stress hormones that can put an extra burden on the heart. Show your heart some love by exercising in a way that feels good and is fun!

Try a free training resource like Nike Run Club and follow a plan, especially if you want to run a longer distance than you’re used to.

Sign up for CentraCare Earth Day Run: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StCloud/EarthDayRun

02/08/2026

🌎🏃 Register young ones (ages 12 and younger) for the FREE Kids’ 1K, inspiring kids to embrace outdoor fun and fitness and make lasting memories. CentraCare Earth Day Run race events kick off with this family-friendly run made possible by Coborn's and empowered by Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota on Friday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m.

Sign up ➡️ https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StCloud/EarthDayRun

🌳 For Earth Day, we're planting one TREE for every kid! For every kid participating in the FREE Kid’s 1K (and for every $1 donated during any Earth Day Run registration), Active Central MN and Great River Greening will plant one tree in Central or Greater Minnesota within a year of Earth Day 2026. In 2025, 330 participating kids catalyzed 330 trees planted. In 2026, we're planning for even more kids and trees!

02/03/2026

CentraCare Earth Day Run weekend has something for everyone!

👧 FREE Kids’ 1K – for the little ones!
🏃‍♂️ 5K Run/Walk – a perfect challenge for all levels!
🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 5K Team Challenge – run with 5-10 friends or colleagues!
🏅Half Marathon – go the distance and push your limits!
🥇 Half Marathon Relay – team up and conquer together!
🎉 Health & Fitness Festival – an event full of energy and fun, deals and prizes!

Sign up online: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StCloud/EarthDayRun

01/29/2026

Sign up for CentraCare Earth Day Run and save with early bird pricing by January 31, 2026!

Join thousands of runners, walkers, families, friends, and volunteers at CentraCare Earth Day Run in St. Cloud on April 17-18, 2026.

Weekend events include the FREE Kids' 1K, 5K Run/Walk, 5K Team Challenge, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, and Health & Fitness Festival.

Sign up online: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StCloud/EarthDayRun

01/27/2026

Secure your spot soon! Prices increase this Sunday, February 1.

Join thousands of runners, walkers, families, friends, and volunteers at CentraCare Earth Day Run in St. Cloud on April 17–18, 2026! Weekend events include the FREE Kids’ 1K, 5K Run/Walk, 5K Team Challenge, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, and 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.

Sign up by 11:59 p.m. this Saturday, January 31, 2026, to receive the best early bird pricing! https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StCloud/EarthDayRun

01/26/2026

Sign up now for early bird pricing through January 31, 2026!

Join thousands of runners, walkers, families, friends, and volunteers at CentraCare Earth Day Run in St. Cloud on April 17-18, 2026. Weekend events include the FREE Kids’ 1K, 5K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk Team Challenge, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, and Health & Fitness Festival.

Sign up online: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StCloud/EarthDayRun

01/23/2026

What motivates you? Is it feeling stronger? Enjoying a favorite activity? Being part of a group commitment to show up and stay active? Find what moves you!

Looking for a fitness goal? Sign up for the Earth Day Run online: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StCloud/EarthDayRun

01/19/2026

Trail highlight: Quarry Park Multi Use Winter Trail. 🌲

1.3 miles
42 ft elevation gain
0.5 - 1 hr average time

When Ski Trails are groomed, the park is open for Cross Country Skiing until 10 pm.

Sign up for the Earth Day Run so you’ll have a goal to focus on this spring: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StCloud/EarthDayRun

01/17/2026

Start training and join us for the main event! CentraCare Earth Day Run's half marathon, made possible by Bernick's and empowered by the St. Cloud River Runners, has inspired the Central Minnesota community to celebrate fitness, wellbeing, and Earth Day stewardship for decades.

Join thousands of runners, walkers, families, friends, and volunteers at CentraCare Earth Day Run in St. Cloud on April 17-18, 2026! Other weekend events include the FREE Kids' 1K, 5K Run/Walk, 5K Team Challenge, Half Marathon Relay, and Health & Fitness Festival.

Sign up to run or relay with friends! https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StCloud/EarthDayRun

01/14/2026

Whether it’s skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, running, swimming, or something else, the best way to stay consistent on your fitness journey is to find movement you love.

Another great way is to sign up for a race so you have something to work towards!

Sign up for the Earth Day Run: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StCloud/EarthDayRun

01/12/2026

Trail highlight: Sand Prairie Loop. ❄️

3.6 miles
26 ft elevation gain
1-1.5 hr average time

Great for cross country skiing!

Consider joining a free app like Strava to keep track of your progress and cheer on your friends. 🙌🏻

Set a goal to stay motivated on your fitness journey! Sign up for the Earth Day Run online: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StCloud/EarthDayRun

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P. O. Box 458
Waite Park, MN
56387

Website

https://activecentralmn.org/

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