Loppet Field Day

Kids Fun Run & Outdoor Activities

Construction Alert on Highway 55: The intersection at Hwy 55 & Theodore Wirth Parkway to get to The Trailhead is only accessible from the East. People coming from the West must drive up to Penn and turn around to approach from the East, or take Penn Ave to Plymouth Ave.

September 20, 2025

Kids Fun Run & Outdoor Activities

The day will start with an untimed 1 mile and 0.5 mile trail run, before concluding with a variety of fun “trail and field” games and challenges!

Activities & Video:

Outdoor Activities:

Shoe kick
Potato sack races
Key Log Rolling (bring a towel!)
Temporary tattoos & bubbles
Bean bag toss
Strider bike course
Balance challenge
Rubber duck toss
Ski erg challenge
Agility course
Kubb
Girl Scouts activities

Indoor Activities:

Phyllis the Forest &
Magic Crafts
Drawing/coloring tables
Touchable things
Scavenger hunt
Nature cart
Nature craft
Storytime with blankets

GALLERY

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2026 registration opens on January 1, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Youth Events

(1M or Half Mile) and Adventure Challenges

$13.72

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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.

A Note About the Data We Collect

Proceeds from the Loppet Field Day & Utepils Trail Loppet benefit the Loppet Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.

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Schedule

Saturday Schedule

8:00am-11:30am Packet Pickup (at the Trailhead)

9:00am-12:00pm Field Day Activities (come when you want!)

9:00am First 1-Mile/Half Mile Runs

10:00am Second 1-Mile/Half Mile Runs

11:00am Third 1-Mile/HalfMile Runs

Transportation

Getting to Wirth, Parking and Drop offs

Bike (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.

Take the bus(!): The Number 7 route stops right at the Trailhead! Check www.metrotransit.org for info and route planning.

Dropoffs: Pull-through drop-offs may be done in front of The Trailhead.

Parking: Lots of parking at Mortenson Parking Lot! We expect the Trailhead lot to fill quickly. It is a short walk or jog from the Mortenson parking lot to the start area. Please do not park in any reserved spaces at Mortenson.

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