Thursday Night Trail Jams

August 28 & September 11, 2025

Thursday Night Trail Jams

Name: Thursday Night Trail Jams
Start: 2025-08-28T16:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-08-28T20:30:00+00:00

Lace up and vibe out—Thursday Night Trail Jams is where the trail meets the turn-up!
We’re talkin’ fresh air, good people, and big energy for the whole fam. Join us at Theodore Wirth Park for a 5K run or hike through the trails, or let the little ones shine in the 1/2-mile youth run. And you know we couldn’t forget the dancin’ – our high-energy kids dance-off is all about joy, movement, and showing out!

Stick around as the sun goes down – local legends Tyte Phitt Band (Aug 28) and Nur-D (Sept 11) are bringing the beats live.

Come for the run, stay for the vibe. Let’s move, groove, and build community – one stride at a time.

Additional Fun

Outdoor concert!
Exclusive Trail Jams sticker
Kids dance off
Food available for purchase from Mill Valley Market
N/A, THC and alcoholic beverages available for purchase inside Trailhead, to be consumed on Trailhead patio

Register

5K Run & Concert

Starting 5/18/25

$30

Register

Concert Only

Starting 5/18/25

$10

Register

Kids Race

Starting 5/18/25

Free

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Proceeds from the Trail Jams benefit the Loppet Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.

Registration and transaction fees are non-refundable, including in the event of delay, rescheduling, or cancellation of an event or program. An event or program registration is not transferable to another person or another event for any reason, including injury. Participating under another person’s name will result in disqualification.

A Note About the Data We Collect

All pricing listed on RunSignUp reflects the processing fees per Minnesota’s “Hidden Fees Statute,” SB 478. RunSignup charges a variable processing fee of $1 per transaction plus 6% as our standard price.

Schedule & Packet Pickup

Schedule

4:30-6:00pm Packet Pickup at The Trailhead
5:30pm Kids Fun Run
5:50pm Kids Dance Off
6:00pm 5K Run/Walk start
Aug 28th 7:00pm – 8:30pm Outdoor Concert with Tyte Phitt Band
Sept 11th 7:00pm – 8pm Outdoor Concert with Nur-D (DJ set)

Packet Pickup

4:30-6:00pm Packet Pickup at The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy)

Course & Map

Check out the interactive Google Map here.

Course

Hit the ski trails in Theodore Wirth Park as a runner! The 5K and kids 1/2 mile will kick off in the lower stadium before taking you on a trail adventure around The Trailhead. See the interactive Google Course Map.

The kids 1/2 mile run will be untimed – we’ll start the older kids first then down to the younger ones (parents are welcome to run with their littles if they want). The 5K race will be timed with all experience levels welcome – hiking/walking encouraged and running.

Please note: Dogs are not permitted to take part in Trail Jams.

Transportation

Parking

Parking: If you are parking, we recommend parking at Mortenson Parking Lot where there are plenty of spaces. It is an easy walk or warmup jog to the Trailhead. There will be some limited parking space at the Trailhead.

Alternative Transportation

Bike (the best!): We encourage participants and spectators to bike, walk, or jog on race morning. There will be extra bike racks at the Trailhead (parking lot) where you can lock your bike.

Take the bus(!): The Number 7 route typically stops right at the Trailhead, but because of the event it will stop at Xerxes and Plymouth. Check www.metrotransit.org for info and route planning.

Dropoffs: Pull-through drop-offs may be done in the north Trailhead parking lot, though the full turnaround itself will be closed.

Fundraiser Concert in the Park

Trail Jams will feature amazing local artists Tyte Phitt Band on Thursday, August 28 and Nur-D on September 11. Outdoor concert will take place in the lower stadium in Theodore Wirth Park. All run/walk/hike participants will receive concert access with their registration, while those not participating in the run can purchase a concert-only wristband for $10. Must have a race bib or concert wristband to enter the lower-stadium music area.

Kids registration will come with two adult wristbands.

Tyte Phitt will play from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Nur-D (DJ set) will play from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

CONCERT

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FAQ

Can I change my race distance or transfer my entry to a friend?

The deadline to make race distance changes is 4:00pm on the Friday a week before the race. After that, a registrant wishing to change to a shorter distance will need to register and pay the full fee for the new race distance.
You can change which event you registered for through RunSignUp. Click here for a video on how to switch your registration and instructions to help with troubleshooting. Event transfers can be made up until 11:59 p.m. on May 13.

Is this a Trail Sisters approved race?

Yes! Here are the standards we meet: All Loppet run events meet Trail Sisters Approval Standards which include:
- Equal awards for men & women (The Loppet also has equal awards for non-binary participants)
- Women’s specific apparel & swag
- Menstrual products at aid stations
- Women on the starting line
- Pregnancy & postpartum policy: registered participants who become pregnant or are <6 months postpartum can reach out to events@loppet.org a month prior for their event entry to be deferred by 1 year

What does my entry fee go towards?

Entry fees go towards the production of the event and The Loppet mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community!

When will the participant guide be published?

Typically we send it out to registered participants and post it on the event website about 1 week ahead of the event.

Are there any special group discounts?

Email events@loppet.org if you’re part of a run club to see if there’s a way for us to partner with each other.
As a way to recognize the Dakota land we run with and steward, all Indigenous people can participate in any Loppet event for free by emailing events@loppet.org and requesting a discount code

Are dogs allowed at this event?

While we love your furry friends please leave them at home for these large Loppet events.

Are strollers allowed?

The Juneteenth Fun Run is fully on pavement and is our stroller friendly course. All other event courses are not conducive to strollers (CityTrail Loppet, Utepils Trail Loppet, City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival, Luminary Loppet). Spectators are welcome to have strollers around the venue though.

Who do I contact about the race if I have a question?

The Loppet Foundation
1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55422
events@loppet.org
612-604-5330
Registration: registration@loppet.org
Sponsorship: sponsorship@loppet.org

I have special accessibility requirements, who can I talk to about this?

Reach out to events@loppet.org and we can talk about how we can support you.

Do people ever take walking breaks during the race?

Yes! This is your race, take the breaks you need to feel good during your event. All Loppet races have course cut off times, check the participant guide for the course cut off time that you have to be finished by.

I’m a spectator, where should I watch or what do I need to know?

Check the Mtec app to see if there’s live tracking for the event.
Check the course and transportation sections of the website for details
Loud cheering, fun signs, cowbells, noise makers, music are all highly encouraged. Please keep cheers and signs positive and respectful.
Food & beverages are available for purchase at the finish line (best to bring your credit card!)

Will you have merchandise available for sale?

Yes! Come check out our awesome merch in the adventure shop at the Trailhead or at the finish line.

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Thursday Night Trail Jams