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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...

2017 Speedskating Loppet Recap

2017 City of Lakes Loppet Recap

What a great weekend for the 2017 City of Lakes Loppet Festival! We had beautiful weather and a great course made possible by our trail maintenance crew and a huge team of volunteers. We’d like to thank all of the racers, participants, spectators and...