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Fall Colors Trip – Paddle the St. Croix
No better way to see fall colors than in the middle of the St. Croix. Come join the MCA (Minnesota Canoe Association) and the Loppet community on Saturday October 6th for a view of the St. Croix River in its fall splendor. Route: Minnesota Interstate...
Artful Awards – Locally Made Trail Loppet Prizes
This year, winners of the Surly Trail Loppet will be taking home unique home-made prizes that have been made right here in the Twin Cities. The awards and trophies that will be handed out on Saturday have been made by local artists and will certainly add...
Artful Awards – Locally Made Trail Loppet Prizes
Get out and Practice – Trail Loppet Course is Mowed and Marked!
If you feel so inclined to take a trot on the Trail Loppet race course before the event, now is your chance. The Trail Loppet Chiefs of course have been busy marking the trails attempting to give runners a sneak peak at what they will be up against on...
Hoigaard’s Challenge and Volunteer Awards Banquet – Sept 26
Few choose to embark on the journey... fewer still finish... but all who do have a flippin' fun time! Join us for an evening of recognizing those who have completed the Hoigaard's Challenge (individulas who have competed in all three Loppet events...
Dryland Ski Clinic with Garrott Kuzzy
Dryland Ski Clinic with Garrott Kuzzy – Sept 20
Join the Loppet Foundation and former 2010 Olympian Garrott Kuzzy for a Dry-land Cross Country Ski Clinic. Thursday, Septmeber 20, 6:00pm-7:30pm Meet in front of the Theodore Wirth Park Chalet The session will focus on coordination, balance, and fitness...
2012 Surly Trail Loppet – Quick Reference Guide
With the big day coming up soon, runners have questions on their minds . . . This quick reference guide is meant to provide some answers . . . Course - The 2012 course is set and the map is up on the website. For those who have run in the past, note...
Mountain Bike to Mountain Bike – Urban Trail Adventure
Converging in the misty dawn last Sunday morning, a group of eleven cyclists were about to embark on a new recreational concept: mountain bike to mountain bike. Deciding to make the journey part of the activity, a Loppet Outing was organized to bike to...