by Charlie | Feb 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Midwest Junior Championships & Festival event organizers are optimistic for the revival of winter at Theodore Wirth Park for one more weekend of competitive and festival events on March 3-5, 2017 for skiers ages 15 & under. The Loppet Foundation pulled off...
by Charlie | Feb 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
by Charlie | Feb 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 race. A bubbling...
by Charlie | Feb 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 fast! A big...
by Charlie | Feb 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 overall win as...
by Charlie | Feb 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 each masters...
