The CentraCare EMPLOYEE Health And Wellness Challenge is held in conjunction with the CentraCare Earth Day Run which is Central Minnesota’s premier race event. Held in St. Cloud in April, the event includes a half marathon, half marathon relay, 5K run/walk, 5K corporate challenge, Free 1K kids’ run, and 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.  Employees of CentraCare receive $35 towards the event of their choice as an employee benefit.