Loppet Goes Marathon Distance!

Loppet skiers, look out. Thanks to a new agreement with the Minikahda Club, this year’s City of Lakes Loppet is expanding to 42 kilometers – or 26.2 miles. That’s right. A marathon. Skiing through a venerable golf club means that those extra four kilometers...

2013 Recap

Perfect temperatures greeted the record crowds who turned out for the 8th running of the Surly Brewing Co. Trail Loppet. After a little hiccup with registration (sorry, people – we will do better next time . . .) the events went off without a hitch. Runners...

The 3rd Annual Surly-est Runner Contest!

Did you get bumped around a bit on the trail? Or really roughed up? Let us be the judge. The one we deem most scratched, scraped and scrubby will be crowned the 2013 Surly-est Runner, rewarded with bragging rights and SurlyFest tickets! Contest Info: Timing: The...

Pre-Race Greetings from the Race Director

Preparations continue for Saturday’s Surly Trail Loppet in Theodore Wirth Park. The course is in great shape as we’re wrapping up the final trail work, and the high-near-70 weather forecast is perfect for running. All three race distances filled in early August this...