BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Loppet - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://loppet.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Loppet REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000 DTSTAMP:20260923T165711Z CREATED:20260917T223717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T165711Z UID:10002503-1791021600-1791028800@loppet.org SUMMARY:Phyllis of the Forest Book Release Event DESCRIPTION:Phyllis of the Forest Book Launch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPhyllis the Fairy is coming back to the Trailhead to promote the magical release of the recently published book\, “Phyllis of the Forest”!\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, October 3rd for nature activities with Phyllis the Fairy\, a scavenger hunt\, face painting\, storytime + author Q&A\, Forest inspired arts and crafts\, and a story-making workshop!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is FREE to attend – we hope to see you there!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Community \n \n \n \n \n \n Support the Loppet Foundation\n \n \n \n \n \n The Loppet depends on our community to support our mission through donations\, membership and volunteering. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donate\n \n \n \n \n \n Donations are critical to the Loppet in providing inclusive opportunities to connect in the outdoors for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Member\n \n \n \n \n \n Membership at the Loppet directly supports our mission and gets you added benefits to enjoy! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n We depend on volunteers to ensure our programs and events offer the best experience. Lend your time at the Loppet! URL:https://loppet.org/event/phyllis-of-the-forest-book-release-event/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loppet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Fall-Fest-flyer_updated-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T190000 DTSTAMP:20260911T175650Z CREATED:20250423T214736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T175650Z UID:10000027-1791478800-1791486000@loppet.org SUMMARY:Loppet Community Celebration DESCRIPTION:Loppet Community CelebrationRSVP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8\, 2026 \n5 – 7 p.m. | The Trailhead \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for the 2026 Loppet Community Celebration!\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at the Annual Loppet Community Celebration on Thursday\, October 8 from 5 – 7 p.m.! Our community is special because of all the participants\, volunteers\, members\, donors who support our mission and there’s no better way to honor all of your roles than with a good old fashioned fall evening of fun at The Trailhead. \nYou can look forward to: \n\nHayrides through Theodore Wirth Park \nS’mores \nLearning more about\, and signing up for\, winter programs\, ski passes and events \nArt activities \nObstacle course\nFood available for purchase\nAnnual report to the community at 6pm\nMore! \n\nPlease RSVP and take the opportunity to introduce someone new to the Loppet! Free admission. Suggested donation of $10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Celebration RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGALLERY \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Loppet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Loppet Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit semper dalar elementum tempus hac tellus libero. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Phyllis of the Forest Book Release EventThursday\, October 8\, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Loppet Community CelebrationSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet LoppetTuesday\, October 20\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Run Your Pace\, Understand Your Base: Empowering Female Runners Through Pelvic Floor AwarenessMonday\, November 2\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Roundtable: Snø Racing Program Update and Masters Racing DiscussionThursday\, November 12\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Theodore Wirth – An inside look at the man\, the park\, and his legacyMonday\, November 16\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Heart Health and Endurance SportFriday\, December 4\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Senior Social\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Community \n \n \n \n \n \n Support The Loppet Foundation\n \n \n \n \n \n The Loppet depends on our community to support our mission through donations\, membership and volunteering. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donate\n \n \n \n \n \n Support our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Member\n \n \n \n \n \n Membership at the Loppet directly supports our mission and gets you added benefits to enjoy! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n We depend on volunteers to ensure our programs and events offer the best experience. Lend your time at the Loppet! URL:https://loppet.org/event/loppet-community-celebration/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loppet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1920x1080-_0043_cc_header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T070000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260930T200542Z CREATED:20250423T203224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T200542Z UID:10000009-1792220400-1792263600@loppet.org SUMMARY:Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet DESCRIPTION:Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet Celebrate Dakota people\, land\, and traditions along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Basset Creek) with a 6 or 12 hour trail hike or run as an individual or with a relay!\nRegister\nVolunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet\n \n \n \n \n \n Loopet Loppet is deepening your connection with the outdoors! \nWe’re celebrating Dakota people\, land\, and traditions along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ\, the Dakota name for Bassett Creek. \nJoin the Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet and run or walk a 6-hour or 12-hour experience that connects you with the earth in new ways. Come solo or as a team of 4 to run or walk as many 5-mile loops as possible. \nWe’ll also have a Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Little Loopet for kids to walk\, run\, and romp! \nThe Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ 1 Loop Fun Run/Walk! This untimed event is perfect for running or walking along the creek\, either solo or with friends. \nPartners will be on-site to help us practice saying Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ\, the creek’s Dakota name that loosely translates as “Falls Creek.” You can learn more in this 2-minute YouTube video\, “How to Pronounce Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ\,” by filmmaker Tiana LaPointe (Sicangu Lakota). \nFor more Native viewpoints about the West Metro\, please enjoy the Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ / Bassett Creek Oral History Podcast. It’s available on Spotify\, YouTube\, or wherever you get your podcasts. By sharing these stories widely\, this event aims to help to reframe the suburbs as Indigenous places and amplify contemporary Native voices. \nMany thanks to our close collaborators\, including Cultural Advisors Darlene St. Clair (Dakota)\, Jim Rock (Dakota)\, Roxanne Gould (Anishinaabe)\, and Bradley Blackhawk (Ho-Chunk). Support is also provided by Hennepin History Museum\, St Anthony Falls Heritage Board\, Niniijaanis One of Ones\, Four Sisters Farmers Market\, Blue Hummingbird Woman\, Rising Hearts\, ReNew Earth Running and Native Women Run. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGALLERY \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Individual - 12 Hour\n Next Price Increase Oct 13: $110\n \n \n $92\n Register\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Individual - 6 Hour\n Next Price Increase Oct 13: $100\n \n \n $99\n Register\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relay\n Next Price Increase Oct 13: $79\n \n \n $60\n Register\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1 Loop Fun Run/Walk\n Next Price Increase Oct 13: $46\n \n \n $38\n Register\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kids Little Loopet\n \n \n \n $5\n Register\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \nA Note About the Data We Collect \nProceeds from the Loopet Loppet benefit the Loppet Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation’s mission\, vision\, and values. \nAll 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule & Packet Pickup\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\nFriday\, October 16th: \n\n4:00pm – 7:00pm Bib Pickup (Trailhead)\n\nSaturday\, October 17th: \n\n 6:00am – 1:00pm Bib Pickup (Race start/finish area behind the Trailhead)\n7 a.m. – 7 p.m. 12 hour Loopet Start\n9 a.m. – 1 Loop Fun Run/Walk Start (untimed)\n10:30 a.m. – Little Loopet – Fun Run for all kids\, pre registration required online or at the event. The loop will be about a half mile and kids can run it as many times as they’d like.\n11:00am – Story time (book – Loaf The Cat Goes To The Powwow)\n1 p.m. – 7 p.m. 6 hour Loopet Start\n\nFinish the maximum amount of miles as possible in 12 hours. \n\n5 mile loop open 7 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.\n1 mile loop open 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.\n\nTo count a lap on either loop it must be completed prior to 7 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course\n \n \n \n \n \n All events start and finish at the Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park.  Click here for Google Map of the course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aid Stations\nA full ultramarathon aid station will be available between loops that will highlight Dakota foods (cookies by Owamni & wild rice blueberry muffins by Powwow Grounds). Tail Wind Endurance will be available at the Trailhead station as the electrolyte beverage.  A self-serve water only aid station will be available at mile 3 of the 5 mile loop.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Pacers and Relay Teams\nPacers will be allowed after 1:00 pm. Pacers age 18 and under can accompany runners after 9:00 am. Each runner may only have a single pacer at a time. \nRelay teams can rotate runners however they wish\, but can only exchange runners between loops. \n \n \n \n \n \n Adult Run Clubs: \n\n\nNeed some company while you train on the trails? Tuesday Night Trails run club\, hosted by Performance Running Gym\, meets at 6pm every Tuesday night at the corner of Xerxes and Glenwood near the Wirth Picnic Area. Theo Loopers is a free trail running group that meets weekly at 8am Saturday at The Trailhead. \n\n\n4Winds Running Club is a free Native lead run group for all paces that meets Wednesdays.  Visit Instagram @4windsrunningsclub for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nPlease park at Mortenson Parking Lot (700 Meadow Ln N) where there are plenty of spaces. It is an easy .6mile walk or warmup jog to the Trailhead. There will be some limited parking space at the Trailhead.  No parking will be available at the Chalet (reserved for golf). \n \n \n \n \n \n Alternative Transportation\nBike (the best!): We encourage participants and spectators to bike\, walk\, or jog on race morning. There will be extra bike racks at the Trailhead (parking lot) where you can lock your bike. \nTake the bus(!): The Number 7 route stops right at the Trailhead! Check www.metrotransit.org for info and route planning. \nDropoffs: Pull-through drop-offs may be done in the north Trailhead parking lot\, though the full turnaround itself will be closed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bag Drop\n Drop bag storage will be available at the aid station.  There is also a field by the start/finish area for participants\, crew\, spectators to set up tents chairs blankets and other hang out set ups.  This area is unmonitored & The Loppet is not responsible for any lost or stollen items. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Awards & Swag\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Awards\nWinners will receive a pumpkin that was decorated during the day by our Little Loopet participants!  \n \n \n \n \n \n Swag\nRegister by October 1st to be guaranteed the special event swag item (dry bag for 2026).  Finisher stickers with artwork designed by Anishinaabe artist Caitlin Newago (Bad River Ojibwe). Find more of her artwork at her Bizaanide’ewin store.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Connect\n \n \n \n \n \n Check out these organization and events: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the Community \n\nWednesday April 22 at 12:30pm – Please join NibiWalk in welcoming Water Walkers to the mouth of the creek on Earth Day. Sharon Day (Anishinaabe) will lead a closing ceremony and celebration at James I. Rice Park (see map on flyer\, or the park is across the street from 730 1/2 North First Street\, Minneapolis\, MN 55401).\nSunday October 4 at 11:00am – Cassandra Roy (Anishinaabe) will share an update about her year-long project to photograph Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ / Bassett Creek in all 4 seasons. Free and open to the public at Valley Community Presbyterian Church\, 3100 Lilac Drive\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422. \nWednesday evenings 6pm – Group Run starting from Owamni lead by The Indian Center (@4Windsrunningclub). The group typically runs 3-5 miles every week.\nReNew Earth Running – last Sunday of every month at 8am from Makwa Coffee (2805 Hamline Ave N Roseville). Routes are 3-4 miles\, everyone is welcome!\nVisit Four Sisters Farmers Market\, open weekly on Thursdays. Located at 1414 E. Franklin Avenue in the Pow Wow Grounds/ All My Relations Arts parking lot from 11 AM to 3 PM- shop local with goods from over a dozen vendors.\nOctober 10-12: Niniijaanis one of ones – Join the celebration for Indigenous People’s Weekend in Saint Paul! This is an open public health event which is now the largest Native-led & executed basketball expo in Minnesota. Indigenous People’s Weekend Basketball Expo\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteers are needed for set up\, help with packet pickup/registration\, mark the course\, course marshal to keep participants safe and on course\, aid stations (a great place to volunteer with friends!)\, finish line assistance\, and clean up! \nRace and Volunteer: Experience the best of both worlds! Help with set up\, packet pickup/registration or clean up. \nAll Volunteers receive a Loppet Swag\, snacks and a big thank you! \nE-mail volunteer@loppet.org with questions. \n \n Volunteer Signup\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nVOLUNTEER \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EVENT SPONSORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COMMUNITY PARTNERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Corporate Partner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Results & Photos\n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Results & Photos\n\n2025 Results (via mtecresults.com)\n2025 Photos – Jason Linn\n2025 Photos – Jason Tintes \n2025 Photos – Jon Metzger \n\n2024 Results & Photos\n\n2024 Results (via mtecresults.com)\n2024 Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet Photos – Kari Bullard\n2024 Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet Photos – Katie Heimer\n2024 Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet Photos – Gabriel Siert\n2024 Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet Photos – Lawrence Pry\n2024 Post Event Survey – all participants are encouraged to take!\n\n2023 Results & Photos\n\n2023 Results (via Mtecresults.com)\n2023 Photos – Barb Saunders\n2023 Photos – Christianne Lind\n\n2022 Results & Photos\n\n2022 Results \n2022 Photos\n2022 Event Recap\n\n2021 Results & Photos\n\n2021 Loopet Loppet Results\n2021 Loopet Loppet Event Recap\n\n2019 Results & Photos\n\n2019 Loopet Loppet Results\n2019 Event Recap\nMinnesota Nice Photography Album\n\n2018 Results & Photos\n\n2018 Loopet Loppet Results\n2018 Race Recap\nPhoto Album\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Loppet Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us at Upcoming Loppet Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Phyllis of the Forest Book Release EventThursday\, October 8\, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Loppet Community CelebrationSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet LoppetTuesday\, October 20\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Run Your Pace\, Understand Your Base: Empowering Female Runners Through Pelvic Floor AwarenessMonday\, November 2\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Roundtable: Snø Racing Program Update and Masters Racing DiscussionThursday\, November 12\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Theodore Wirth – An inside look at the man\, the park\, and his legacyMonday\, November 16\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Heart Health and Endurance SportFriday\, December 4\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Senior Social\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Community \n \n \n \n \n \n Support The Loppet Foundation\n \n \n \n \n \n The Loppet depends on our community to support our mission through donations\, membership and volunteering. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donate\n \n \n \n \n \n Support our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Member\n \n \n \n \n \n Membership at the Loppet directly supports our mission and gets you added benefits to enjoy! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n We depend on volunteers to ensure our programs and events offer the best experience. Lend your time at the Loppet! URL:https://loppet.org/event/%c8%9fa%c8%9fa-wakpadan-loopet-loppet/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Run ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loppet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1920x1080-_0045_hwll_header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261020T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261020T193000 DTSTAMP:20261001T191555Z CREATED:20251015T021320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191555Z UID:10001984-1792519200-1792524600@loppet.org SUMMARY:Run Your Pace\, Understand Your Base: Empowering Female Runners Through Pelvic Floor Awareness DESCRIPTION:Loppet Learning SeriesFree presentation series at the Theodore Wirth Trailhead \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loppet Learning Series: Fall 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n Run Your Pace\, Understand Your Base: Empowering Female Runners Through Pelvic Floor Awareness\nTuesday\, October 20th\, 2026 | 6: 00 – 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nPresenter: Dr. Bethany Brausen (Kozak) (she/her)\, PT\, DPT\, OCS\, Run Coach \nFounder | Tempo Physical Therapy & Running Performance \nThis evidence-based course bridges the gap between women’s pelvic health and running. This session will address pelvic floor anatomy\, function\, hormones\, common symptoms\, physical therapy/rehabilitation\, and injury/symptom prevention in the context of running. It is intended for women of all abilities\, backgrounds\, ages\, and running experience. You do not need to have any symptoms to attend; the goal of this course is to inform\, understand when to seek help\, and keep the conversation going around women’s pelvic health and running!  \nPresenter Bio: Dr. Bethany Brausen (Kozak) is passionate about treating runners\, including those with pelvic floor conditions at her practice Tempo Physical Therapy & Running Performance. She is a former Division I track & cross country athlete at the University of South Dakota (USD)\, where she was part of 6x Summit League Champion Teams and continues to run with local teams in the Twin Cities\, MN. She holds a BS and BA in Exercise Science and Spanish from USD\, a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences\, and she is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist after completing her residency at MHealth Fairview. She also has specialty training in pelvic floor treatment from Herman & Wallace\, run coaching certification through UESCA\, and is a REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport)-Informed Provider. Bethany is also an assistant cross country coach for Minnetonka High School Girls Cross Country. \nHaving experienced injuries herself as a runner\, she not only understands the frustrations but also made it her mission to help others reduce injury risk and bridge the gap between rehab and performance. Her individualized\, goal-oriented approach emphasizes injury risk reduction through movement optimization\, hands-on techniques\, and effective loading. Her aim is to help active individuals reach not only the finish line but also future starting lines\, healthy. \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Past Loppet Learning Series Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n Going Ultra – Considerations for Ultra-Distance Athletes from 50k-100 Miles \nMonday\, May 11th | 6: 00 – 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nThinking about your first ultra – or ready to level up from 50K to 100 miles? This one-hour workshop breaks down what actually changes when you step beyond the marathon distance: fueling strategies\, training volume and periodization\, gear selection\, mental frameworks\, and how to build a race-day plan that holds up when things get tough. Whether you’re eyeing a local 50K or dreaming of a hundred-miler\, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of what it takes and a roadmap to get there. \n  \nPresenter:   Aaron Boike is the Owner and Head Coach at Performance Running Gym\, a gym for runners and endurance athletes located in St. Louis Park\, MN\, and the Official Run Coaching Partner of The Loppet. He holds a B.S. in Kinesiology\, is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise\, and holds a running and ultrarunning coach certification through UESCA. Contact him directly at aaron@3clickfitness.com\, follow him on Instagram @trainerontherun\, or learn more about Performance Running Gym at www.performancerungym.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Theodore Wirth – A Visionary and Driving Force Behind the Minneapolis Parks System.  \nTuesday\, April 28th | 6: 00 – 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead \nJoin us for a deep dive into the life of Theodore Wirth\, an immigrant horticulturalist from Switzerland who served 30 years as Minneapolis Park Superintendent. Wirth is credited as the creator of the many Minneapolis parks we now enjoy\, including the Lake Harriet Rose Garden\, the Grand Rounds\, and all those small city parks with playgrounds   \nPresenter: Mark Raderstorf is longtime Loppet community member\, having served on the Loppet Board\, various committees and presently is a coach for the Loppet Adventures program. He is passionately proud of being a 40 year resident of Minneapolis. In addition to being an avid skier and biker\, Mark can be seen giving walking and biking tours of Minneapolis through his tour company\, https://www.youbetchatours.com/. All of the proceeds from his tours are donated to the Loppet Foundation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Exercise as Medicine: How Little is Too Little and How Much is Too Much? \nMonday\, October 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \n \nLearn about Exercise as Medicine with Dr Kathryn Larson of the Mayo Sports Cardiology Clinic. \nBIO:  Kathryn Farni Larson\, M.D.\, is a board-certified non-invasive cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography\, sports cardiology\, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester\, Minnesota. She is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Larson completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard University and obtained her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Mayo Clinic. She completed her subspecialty training in cardiovascular medicine and advanced echocardiography at Mayo Clinic where she served as Chief Fellow. Dr. Larson’s clinical practice focuses on the evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular conditions in athletes and highly active people. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Training Technique: A Visual Guide to Improving Your Skiing \nMonday\, November 3 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead \n \nThrough detailed video analysis\, learn how to recognize and fix fundamental technique issues commonly found in junior and senior level skiers.  \n \nBio: Jake Stiele is the Head Coach for Team Birkie\, the Minneapolis-based professional nordic ski team. Jake is from Prior Lake and is an LNR Alumnus. He raced at St Scholastica College and has coached with LNR Juniors and Adults\, as well as being a certified Strength Coach. As Head Coach of Team Birkie\, he works with both the World Cup athletes\, and Regional athletes. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bound by Nature\, Empowered by Community \nMonday\, November 17 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \n\nA BIPOC women’s journey to wellness\, connection\, and leadership in the outdoors. Listen as participants share their experiences from the Boundary Waters—stories of healing\, growth\, and joy—and learn why holding this space matters. Discover the next opportunity to participate and how you can support or fund future journeys. \nMade possible in partnership with Wilderness Inquiry and Save the Boundary Waters. \n\nBio: DeAnna Smith is a lifelong community builder and current Adventures Director at the Loppet Foundation\, where she guides programming that connects people to nature while promoting healing\, resilience\, and belonging. With more than 25 years of leadership experience\, DeAnna has worked across nonprofit\, education\, and public sectors\, including serving as Executive Director of the YMCA of the North\, where she oversaw the North Community YMCA and YMCA Beacons. \nA proud graduate of Minneapolis North High and Bradley University\, DeAnna has dedicated her career to supporting women\, girls\, families\, and communities through initiatives that bridge equity\, wellness\, and opportunity. She has raised millions in funding to sustain and grow programs\, built strong partnerships across diverse communities\, and mentored countless staff and leaders. At the heart of her work is a belief in the transformative power of connection — to nature\, to self\, and to community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Loppet Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Phyllis of the Forest Book Release EventThursday\, October 8\, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Loppet Community CelebrationSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet LoppetTuesday\, October 20\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Run Your Pace\, Understand Your Base: Empowering Female Runners Through Pelvic Floor AwarenessMonday\, November 2\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Roundtable: Snø Racing Program Update and Masters Racing DiscussionThursday\, November 12\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Theodore Wirth – An inside look at the man\, the park\, and his legacyMonday\, November 16\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Heart Health and Endurance SportFriday\, December 4\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Senior Social\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Community \n \n \n \n \n \n Support The Loppet Foundation\n \n \n \n \n \n The Loppet depends on our community to support our mission through donations\, membership and volunteering. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donate\n \n \n \n \n \n Support our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Member\n \n \n \n \n \n Membership at the Loppet directly supports our mission and gets you added benefits to enjoy! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n We depend on volunteers to ensure our programs and events offer the best experience. Lend your time at the Loppet! URL:https://loppet.org/event/loppet-learning-series/ LOCATION:The Trailhead\, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55422\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loppet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LEARNING-SERIES-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR