Break the Barrier 5K & 1k

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.

The Tiger Prowl 1 Mile & 5k is a fundraiser supporting the Tech Cross Country team.

Event proceeds will be donated to the Tech Cross Country Booster Club!

Run with Tech cross country athletes!

The Tiger Prowl 1 Mile & 5k is an event with two races, both finishing in the Tech Football Stadium.

These are both chip timed races timed by Pickle Events.

7:00am - Packet Pick-up begins

8:00am - 1 Mile race begins

8:30am - 5k race begins

Race Information

These two races are open to runners of all ages and will highlight the beautiful St. Cloud Tech campus.

1 Mile Race Course

Start at the 50 yard line on the Tech football stadium, run a half mile north on the school entrance, turn around and finish where you started!

5k Race Course

Starting from the west entrance to Tech, runners will go south down 74, and into Hidden Acres Circle.

Going counterclockwise in Hidden Acres Circle, runners will get back on 74, go north to 33rd St, run east on the sidewalk back to the Tech entrance and run the last half mile south finishing on the 50 yard line of the football stadium.

Bring your friends and family to this fun, family friendly event to walk or run these courses!

Race registration for both races for athletes 17 and under has special discounted pricing!

Race Shirts are NOT included with your registration fee. They can be purchased during registration.

This year there's two great ways to enjoy the annual Snowflake Shuffle 5K!

About the race: Fast and fun certified course that meanders through St. Joseph, starting and finishing on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict. Or, if you'd rather, a virtual 5K that you can run wherever you are!

​All the fun stuff: Snowflake Shuffle provides one of the coolest long-sleeved race t-shirts in central Minnesota to each finisher. (Technical T-shirts!) If you're running in person, you can pick up your shirt the day of the race. If you're competing virtually, be sure to email Robin your time and a selfie after you finish! (See the link on the registration page.) Plus, once you register, you're eligible for some pretty cool prizes, which will be drawn the day of the race!

Throw on your best Christmas gear, have someone make some hot chocolate for the finish, and start running!

Awards: Prizes for the first overall men and women plus age group awards to: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over