by Charlie | Oct 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Nayeli Hernandez Limas was a shy 6th grader when she joined the Junior Loppet team at Franklin Middle School in North Minneapolis. She was a bit hesitant about trying cross country skiing, mountain biking, trail running and canoeing. But Nayeli’s coaches supported her...
by Alora Jones | Sep 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
While the cooler weather coming in after last weekend’s heatwave provided a certain amount of sweet (sweat?) relief for racers in the Surly Brewing Co. Trail Loppet, this year’s race was by no means a walk in the park! Sunny skies and mild temperatures might have made...
by Charlie | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
We are into a whole new era for Loppet World! With the recent completion of The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park now has an ideal location for the start and finish area of races. On September 22, 2018, the Surly Brewing Co. Trail Loppet will be the first Loppet event to...
by Charlie | Jul 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
We couldn’t have asked for better weather at the 2018 UCare Tri-Loppet. Now in its thirteenth year, this annual off-road triathlon continues to be one of our favorite events! We saw hundreds of participants from under 10 to over 70 years old, of varying athletic...
by Alora Jones | May 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Despite the weather report trying to scare us earlier in the week, racers in the 2018 City Trails Loppet were blessed with cool temps and clear skies in the morning – making for near perfect running conditions Sunday morning. Nearly 800 runners lined up at the...
by Charlie | May 20, 2018 | Uncategorized