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Minne-Loppet Event Recap
On Saturday afternoon of the City of Lakes Loppet, a distinctive buzz began to build in the Lower Stadium of Theodore Wirth Park as more than 600 elementary-aged kids took to the starting line at the City of Lakes Loppet Festival’s annual Minne-Loppet...
Minne-Loppet Event Recap
Columbia Sportswear Skate Marathon & Puoli Skate – Sunday Recap
The Loppet trail maintenance crew worked hard in the early hours of Sunday to prepare the skate deck for the last day of races of the 2017 City of Lakes Loppet. Their efforts were greatly appreciated because the 5 lap, 30-Kilometer marathon course was...
Hoigaard’s Classic Marathon & Puoli Loppet Classic – Saturday Recap
Blue skies and a crisp breeze greeted skiers at Theodore Wirth Park on Saturday morning of the City of Lakes Loppet. The excitement and buzz built as the skiers toed the starting line at the Hoigaard’s Classical Marathon. Racers were competing for the...
2017 AXCS National Masters Named at City of Lakes Loppet
By: J.D. Downing The 2017 AXCS National Masters held in conjunction with the annual City of Lakes Loppet Festival in Minneapolis, Minnesota wrapped up on Sunday with the naming of the honorary 2017 U.S. Masters XC Ski Team. Based on the top individual in...
Columbia Sportswear Skate Marathon & Puoli Skate – Sunday Recap
Hoigaard’s Classic Marathon & Puoli Loppet Classic – Saturday Recap
2017 AXCS National Masters Named at City of Lakes Loppet
2017 Speedskating Loppet Recap
By Dorothy Bialke Mother Nature decided to withhold the snow in Minneapolis this year but that did not stop the Loppet Winter Sports Festival taking place February 3-5. The bulk of events were relocated to Theodor Wirth Park, but the Speed Skating...