by Devin Sundquist | Apr 30, 2026 | Blog Post
The Loppet is excited to welcome The Trailhead Cafe powered by Aki’s BreadHaus, beginning May 2026. Led by Aki’s BreadHaus, the café will offer approachable, high-quality fare anchored in fresh bread, complemented by a curated beverage program featuring offerings from...
by Devin Sundquist | Feb 5, 2026 | Blog Post
Legendary coach, Piotr Bednarski, has announced his retirement, effective April 3rd, 2026. Piotr has dedicated his entire career to advancing the sport of Nordic skiing. Beginning as a coach of the Cornell Ski Team in 1988, Piotr has influenced nearly every level of...
by Devin Sundquist | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog Post
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and Loppet Foundation seek a highly qualified concession operator for The Trailhead facility in Theodore Wirth Regional Park. The Loppet Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people to the...
by Devin Sundquist | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog Post
Minneapolis (December 1, 2025) — The Loppet is pleased to announce a new Trailhead Cafe partner, open for winter, starting December 1, 2025. This interim partnership will allow park users to enjoy food and beverages amidst the fun winter activities in Theodore Wirth...
by Anika Hager | Sep 23, 2025 | Blog Post
(Minneapolis September 22, 2025) – The Loppet is honored to announce that they have been awarded the Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) Grant through the Minnesota DNR to support a three-year, $500,000 conservation effort. In alignment with our stewardship value and...
by ahager | Apr 28, 2025 | Blog Post
By Aaron Boike, Co-Owner and Head Coach at Performance Running Gym (the Official Run Coaching Partner of The Loppet) CityTrail is just around the corner, the “hay is in the barn” and now you’re thinking about preparing to execute the best race possible on May...
