CentraCare Earth Day Run
Race Date
Apr 17, 2026
Location
St. Cloud, MN
Quick facts
- Date
- Friday, April 17, 2026
- Location
- St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 23,429
The Experience
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 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.
Logistics
Race Day
Friday, April 17, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Shirt
Start Location
10 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, 56301
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MN25001MAB · CentraCare Earth Day Run Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8923 years running
~535 finishers a year
growing or steady
29% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 7 photos
runners from 15 states
winner 1:12:29
typical high 49°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
32°
Afternoon (High)
49°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
16 mph
Wind
63%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 23,429 finishers actually crossed the line across 23 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
23,429
Median time
2:04:21
Latest turnout
643
States
49
Turnout by year
2017–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the CentraCare Earth Day Run?
The CentraCare Earth Day Run is held on Friday, April 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the CentraCare Earth Day Run take place?
It takes place in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
What distances does the CentraCare Earth Day Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles.
Is the CentraCare Earth Day Run course flat and good for a PR?
The CentraCare Earth Day Run is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the CentraCare Earth Day Run?
HalfRuns has finish records for 23,429 runners who have completed the CentraCare Earth Day Run.
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