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The Loppet Foundation has partnered with Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC), three elementary schools and the General Mills Foundation on an exciting addition to the Foundation’s Minne-Loppet Programming. CXC is providing innovative ski equipment and the...

Loppet Foundation and Salomon Partner to Launch the CITYTRAIL Loppet, May 2014

Salomon is launching its innovative CITYTRAIL series in the United States in 2014 and the Loppet Foundation is playing a key role in the effort. The first event in the three-part U.S. Series is the Salomon CITYTRAIL Loppet in Minneapolis with the balance...

Loppet Foundation Adds Two New Minne-Loppet Programs

Skinnyski.com Previews the Loppet Marathon Course and the new Minikahda Section

2014 Spectator Guide Now Available

Waffle Loppet: Saturday January 18th, 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Please join the Anwatin Middle School Ski Team on their home turf for some freshly baked waffles this Saturday morning from 9 - noon. The waffles can be found at Anwatin Middle School (256 Upton Ave S, Mpls), which is located adjacent to the Eloise...

Middle School Teams Enjoying the Snow

Second Annual Fittest Fattest Athlete Award Revealed

The Fittest Fattest Athletes are the male and female athletes with the best combined time in the Loppet Skate Marathon and the Penn Cycle Fat Tire Loppet. This year’s winners will have to contend with a bit longer races - a full marathon versus the 33...

Loppet on Record Pace – Events and Waves Filling Fast

Updated January 28, 2014 With over 10,600 registrations already, the 2014 City of Lakes Loppet Festival is on record pace and the Foundation expects several waves and events to fill completely. Waves 1 and 2 of the Loppet Skate Marathon are full. The...