To provide a community supported, nationally recognized, high quality running event which attracts athletes of all ages and abilities and promotes health and fitness.

Description:
The Earth Day Half Marathon, Inc., a non-profit corporation organizes and directs the annual St. Cloud Half Marathon and related events as a community service for the St. Cloud/Central Minnesota area.

History:
The Earth Day Half Marathon was started in April, 2000, as a celebration of Earth Day through community family events and a Half Marathon. The Half Marathon has quickly grown to include over 1,100 runners, a 5K run along the scenic Mississippi River, a 1K Junior Run, a Fitness Expo with over 2,500 spectators, an entertainment stage with various performers and speakers, a Kidz Korner with creative activities for the entire family, a Pasta Feed and a St. Cloud Music and Art's Festival.

Contact people:

Brad Pickle, Executive Director, (email) Chris Haukos, Committee Director, (email) Will Hurst, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

St. Cloud State Univerity, Campus Recreation Office St. Cloud, MN 56301 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.earthdayhalfmarathon.org

Directions:

St. Cloud State University is located off of 10th Street by the Mississippi bridge. Proceed to the Hockey arena, and enter the doors for the building next to the arena: Halenbeck Hall. The recreation office is located inside. . . (more)