Sunday, February 2, 2025

Snowshoe Loppet

10K point-to-point snowshoe run / walk.

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City of Lakes Snowshoe Loppet

Sunday, February 2: 11:00am

The Snowshoe Loppet is typically a point-to-point course from Cedar Lake back to The Trailhead via woods and groomed ski trails (where snowshoers are not normally allowed) – but due to low snow coverage this year (2025) it will be all on the snowmaking trails at Wirth Park. This snowshoe run / walk follows the same course as the 10K Classic/ Skate Ski Tours (skipping the two biggest hills). Whether you race it or tour it, the Snowshoe Loppet is a perfect event to explore the beautiful woods of Theodore Wirth Park in a unique way!

Start & Finish Location: All races start & finish at The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis MN 55422

Parking and Transportation: Please see notes below. Our point to point participants use a variety of methods including shuttle bus, metro bus, skiing or walking to the start, dropoffs/pickups by friends, etc.

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StatusStarting 9AM, 10/1/24Starting 11/15/24Starting 12/18/24Starting 1/15/25Starting 1/30/25
Snowshoe LoppetOpen$40$44$52$60$65

Proceeds from the Snowshoe Loppet benefit the Loppet Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation's mission, vision, and values.

Registration and transaction fees are non-refundable, including in the event of delay, rescheduling, or cancellation of an event or program. An event or program registration is not transferable to another person or another event for any reason, including injury. Participating under another person's name will result in disqualification.

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Registration Policies

If you wish to change events (e.g. changing race distance), please follow these instructions: RunSignup Event Transfer Instructions.

Registration and transaction fees are nonrefundable, including in the event of cancellation. Registration is not transferable to another person or another event for any reason, including injury. Participating under another person’s name will result in disqualification.

All pricing listed on RunSignUp reflects the processing fees per Minnesota’s “Hidden Fees Statute,” SB 478. RunSignup charges a variable processing fee of $1 per transaction plus 6% as our standard price.

For other questions about registration, please email registration@loppet.org.

Packet Pick Up

Race bibs will be available for pickup at the following times and locations::

  • Thursday, Jan 30: Utepils Brewing (225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, MN), 4pm-8pm
    • Bring your own cribbage board to join Utepils in their weekly Cribbage Night!
  • Friday, Jan 31: The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy), 4pm-8pm
  • Saturday, Feb 1: The Trailhead, 7am-2pm
  • Sunday, Feb 2: The Trailhead, 7am-12pm

Sunday Map

2025 Course Map

Course Markings

The courses are marked with colored arrows on sandwich boards located at trail junctions. Course marshals may also be present at critical junctions to guide and cheer you on.

Aid Stations

The aid station will be located at the Par 3 and will be stocked with water, electrolyte drink (Gatorade), and some energy gels (aid stations later in the race for longer races). See the google map above for aid station locations.

Thursday

  • 4pm-8pm: Packet pick up at Utepils Brewing

Friday

  • 4pm-8pm: Packet pick up at The Trailhead

Saturday

  • 7:00am-2:00pm: The Trailhead, Packet Pick up

Sunday

  • 7:00am-12:00pm: The Trailhead, Packet Pick up
  • 11:00am: Snowshoe Loppet Begins
  • 10:00am – 3:00pm: Utepils Brewing Beer Garden and Festival Village
  • 8:00am – 2:00pm: Bag Drop
  • 10:00am – 3:00pm: Changing Area in Trailhead locker rooms (showers not available)
  • 10:00am – 3:00pm: Finisher food inside the Trailhead
  • 10:00am – 3:00pm: Shuttle Bus runs between The Trailhead and Mortenson

Bus: Please consider taking the bus (Metro Transit)!

Race Day Parking

Point to Point participants (including Sunday Snowshoe Loppet) should park in the Mortenson Parking Lot and take the shuttle bus to the start.

Dropoffs and Pickups

  • Pickup in Theodore Wirth Park: Dropoffs and pickups will be allowed at the Chalet (1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy), approx 1/4-mile walk from the finish at the Trailhead. Please note that access to the Trailhead will be closed at Hwy 55. You will need to approach the Chalet via Plymouth Ave from the east or Golden Valley Rd from the north. The Trailhead is unavailable for pickups. Your fans are also welcome to park at Mortenson Parking Lot and you may walk (approx half mile) from the finish to their vehicle or take the Trailhead-Mortenson shuttle bus. We recommend that you consider putting dry walking shoes and socks in your race bag.

Road Closures

For your information on getting around race morning (and for your spectator race fans to know). Note the road sections and closure times below.

  • Theodore Wirth Pkwy from Hwy 55 to Plymouth Ave: Saturday (7am-2:30), Sunday (7am-12pm)
  • Bag Claim is located near the finish area at the Trailhead
  • Indoor Changing Area – Trailhead locker rooms. Showers not available.

Utepils Beer! All skiers get one free drink ticket (beer or soda) to use at the finish inside the Trailhead! Please have ID available if you’re wanting a beer. Additional beer may be purchased on site by participants or spectators.

Chili! For years, the Loppet has served Captain Ken’s Chili at the finish line and we hope to do the same in 2024. Get your bowl of chili in the Trailhead after your race! Just what a tired Shoer needs to start the recovery process!

Sponsors! Our sponsors help make everything happen and better! Please visit and thank them for their support. We are sure you will have some fun with them, too!

Race Bibs: In an effort to reduce the waste generated by thousands of bibs, the Loppet will collect all bibs at the finish. We wash and reuse the bibs from year to year. Please return your bib after the race. Thank you for helping us reduce waste and move toward greener events!

  • Awards ceremony for this event will take place at the finish area podium as soon as results are posted. Must be present to receive cash awards packet.
  • Awards to the top three male, female and non-binary overall snowshoers.
    • 1st Place: $150, Hand-crafted awards
    • 2nd Place: $100, Hand-crafted awards
    • 3rd Place: $50, Hand-crafted awards