Active Central MN

12/22/2025

Who else is excited for Earth Day registration to open?! 🤩 Here are the races that will be available to register for on Jan 1:

FREE Kids’ 1K
5K Run/Walk
5K Corporate Challenge
Half Marathon
Half Marathon Relay

Mark your calendars and send this to a friend you want to go with! 🙌🏻

12/19/2025

We’re excited to announce the official race dates for the 2026 CentraCare Earth Day Run and the Graniteman Triathlon series! Whether you’re returning to challenge yourself again or gearing up for your very first event, we can’t wait to welcome you to another year of movement, community, and fun.

🌎 CentraCare Earth Day Run
Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18, 2026
FREE Kids' 1K • 5K • Half Marathon • Half Relay

⭐ Buffalo Graniteman Triathlon
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Sprint and Olympic Distances • Relay

⭐ Big Lake Graniteman Triathlon
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Sprint and Olympic Distances • Relay

Watch your inbox on the morning of January 1 and signup! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for another incredible year with Active Central MN. Thank you for being part of this community. We can’t wait to see you at the start line.

12/18/2025

❄️ We hope your holiday season is off to a good start. ❄️

Don’t forget to move every day, even when it’s cold outside!

A few ways to stay active:
🥾 Go for a walk
🧘🏾‍♀️ Incorporate stretch breaks
🏊🏻‍♀️ Get a gym membership
🎿 Try cross country skiing or snowshoeing.

12/15/2025

Don’t forget to get outside and get some fresh air and sunshine! A nice walk in the snow will feel so good - just make sure to layer up properly.

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

12/13/2025

Earth Day registration opens on Jan. 1! Here are the races that will be available to register for:

FREE Kids’ 1K
5K Run/Walk
5K Corporate Challenge
Half Marathon
Half Marathon Relay

Mark your calendars and spread the word. We can’t wait to see you at the start line!

08/07/2025

08/04/2025

THANK YOU to everyone who was part of the Big Lake Graniteman Triathlon! We couldn’t do this without you!

08/01/2025

Swipe left for a full event schedule for this Saturday! Don’t forget to stick around for awards and doorprizes at 11:30am. 🎁

Learn more about race day at: activecentralmn.org/events/big-lake-graniteman-triathlon/

07/31/2025

2025 Graniteman Big Lake Triathlon Race Day Racer Briefing is here! Looking forward to an amazing event on Saturday! See you all there! https://app.robly.com/archive?id=09fe5dc8ebdcfedd7019fda9fb14feff&v=true

07/31/2025

2025 Big Lake Graniteman Triathlon Racer Briefing

07/31/2025

Packet pick-up and race day registration opens at 5:30 am, and closes at 7:15am on August 2. ⏰

Learn more about race day at: activecentralmn.org/events/big-lake-graniteman-triathlon/