For over 30 years, runners of all abilities have flocked to the St. Croix Valley to support the Carpenter Nature Center. What better way to celebrate spring than a day at CNC running, walking and supporting environmental education. This family friendly race has a distance and speed for everyone. Beginning …
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For over 30 years, runners of all abilities have flocked to the St. Croix Valley to support the Carpenter Nature Center. What better way to celebrate spring than a day at CNC running, walking and supporting environmental education. This family friendly race has a distance and speed for everyone.
Beginning at 8:00 a.m. the half marathon is a challenging and hilly route past many of the St. Croix Valley apple orchards. The 10K follows CNC’s savannah trails. There is a 5K run/walk straight down St. Croix Trail.
All races start at the St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, 3 miles north of the Nature Center on County Road 21. Arrive early, park and register at Carpenter Nature Center then enjoy a chauffeured ride to the starting line. Water, portable toilets, route maps, starting instructions and complimentary clothing check available at the start.
All races finish in front of the Nature Center’s interpretive center. Water and split-timers will be plentiful on each course.
Bring your kids for the FREE 2K Fun Run following the other races at approximately 11 a.m.
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Head winds & Hills
This was a nice small community half (with 5k & 10k) through farm country and apple orchards. It seemed that no matter where we turned, we had a head wind. … MORE
This was a nice small community half (with 5k & 10k) through farm country and apple orchards. It seemed that no matter where we turned, we had a head wind. The hills were intense with stairs effects without much declines to recover.
Rural & scenic no blooms
This race was through the local apple orchard and a country run. Minimal cheering crowds, but a small nice group still. We had a late winter so the trees weren’t … MORE
This race was through the local apple orchard and a country run. Minimal cheering crowds, but a small nice group still. We had a late winter so the trees weren’t blooming the year I did it but still a peaceful run.