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SUMMARY:Skijor Loppet Presented by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Skijor Loppet 10K\, 5K\, and 3K options for people and dogs of all kinds\nRegister Volunteer\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Skijor Loppet\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Saturday\, February 6 \nSki with your best friend… your dog! 10K\, 5K\, and 3K courses on the Loppet ski trails (which skijorers are not normally allowed on) makes the Skijor Loppet a participant and fan favorite event. You will see all sizes and shapes of doggos out for adventure with their human pals. \nCheck This Out \n\nSkijoring Loppet Featured on CNN\nThe Loppet Foundation appreciates our partnership with K9 Powered Sports for their assistance and guidance in our skijor events and activities. To see what they are about and for more information about skijoring visit www.K9powered.org\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nGALLERY \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n	\n    10K Skijor\n    Presented by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota   \n  \n  \n    $42\n    Register\n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n	\n    5K/3K Skijor\n    Presented by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota   \n  \n  \n    $36\n    Register\n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Proceeds from the Skijor Loppet benefit the Loppet Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation’s mission\, vision\, and values. \nRegistration 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. \nA Note About the Data We Collect \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Schedule & Packet Pickup\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Schedule subject to change based on snow/trail conditions \nThursday\, Feb 4: 4pm-8pm: Packet pick up at Pryes Brewing (1401 West River Rd N\, Minneapolis\, MN 55411) \nFriday\, Feb 5: 4pm-8pm: Packet pick up at The Trailhead \nSaturday\, Feb 6: \n\n7:00am – 1:30pm: Packet Pickup\, The Trailhead\nTBD: Skijor 10K Presented by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Begins (starts at Trailhead – 2 lap course)\nTBD: Skijor 5K Presented by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Begins (starts at Trailhead)\nTBD: Skijor 3K Presented by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Begins (starts at Trailhead)\n10:00am – 3:00pm: Pryes Brewing Beer Garden and Festival Village\n10:00am – 3:00pm: Changing Area in Trailhead locker rooms (showers not available)\n10:00am – 3:00pm: Finisher food inside the Trailhead – hot Captain Ken’s Chili is waiting for you!\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course & Map\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2026 Saturday Course Map – click the link \nThe all races are on the snowmaking trails at the Trailhead where dogs are usually not allowed.  The 10K race will be 2 laps. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Markings\nThe courses are marked with colored arrows on sandwich boards located at trail junctions. Course marshals may also be present at critical junctions to guide and cheer you on. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Race Rules & Safety\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Rules & Dog Notes\n\nReactive dogs or dogs with a history of biting are not allowed\nPlease view the Skijor Race Rules PDF. Participants are responsible for reading\, understanding and complying with published race rules prior to the event.\nSafety is our top concern and many of the rules are in place to protect participants\, spectators AND your dogs.\nPulks\, sleds\, or other carriers are NOT permitted. Sit Skiers ARE permitted.\nIt is greatly appreciated if you can take the time to walk your dogs in the morning before coming to the race venue. After all\, just like their people\, it probably feels way better to take care of this business before the race!\nIt is required that racers pick up after their dogs!! At least leave the bag on the side of the trail if you don’t have a means to pack it out.\nYou may bring your dog inside to get your packet. Outside of packet pickup (pre or post race)\, doggos will be allowed into the front part of the Trailhead (near the ticket office) for warming up. Please do not hang out in the Great Hall or near The Trailhead Cafe in deference to food safety rules.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Seeding\n\nTeams will be seeded based on prior Skijoring Loppet results as well as registration self-seeding information.\nRequests for seeding by Skijorers with no prior race history must be sent to info@k9powered.org by January 18\, to be considered for this event. Request must include links to publicly available skijoring race results.\n10k Skijoring teams will be seeded based on recent K9 Powered Sports Midwest Race Series Race results. Registration is required by end of online registration on January 22 to be included in the seeding for this event.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Handlers\n\nOne handler will be allowed per team.\nAll dog handlers must stand on the left side of the team they are assisting and must remain in place until all teams have passed. Do not attempt to move out of the way.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Transportation\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				We understand that your furry friends require an extra effort when you are managing them as well your ski gear. Here are some notes to help make it easier for everyone on race day. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Special Parking & Race Options\n\nNote: Dogs are not allowed on the shuttle buses. But skijorers have some of the best parking options of any Festival participants. Check it out.\nSpecial Parking on Saturday!\n\nWe will do our best to provide the closest parking possible to our skijor teams. Watch your email for permits to park in areas not available to other Festival participants.\n\nSaturday: Trailhead South Parking Lot or the Chalet Lot\n\n\nNote that access to the Trailhead will be closed at Hwy 55. You will need to approach the both the Chalet and Trailhead via Plymouth Ave from the east or Golden Valley Rd from the north.\nWatch your email. Permits will be emailed on the Thursday or Friday prior to Festival weekend.\nPlease be respectful of your parking privileges and do not duplicate or share your parking permit with others. Your pass is intended for one vehicle only.\nYou will need to print out your permit to show to the parking attendants- please have it ready on your dash before you get to the checkpoint. Do not plan to show it on your phone. It is too slow and hard to view for our parking volunteers who often have a line of cars to manage.\nPlease note that spectators coming to Theodore Wirth Park should plan to park at the Mortenson Lots (700 Meadow Lane and 4100 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley). \n\n\nOther Race Day Transportation Options\n\nMost common is to bring a friend who drops you off and picks you up. This person can double as your handler!\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dropoff/Pickup\n\nAt the Trailhead: Chalet Lot Drop Off Zone. Shows the location in the Chalet Lot where dropoffs and pickups at the Trailhead will be allowed (if you are not using the special skijor parking permits).\n\nDropoff/Pickup is not available at the Trailhead.\nPlease note that access to the Trailhead/Chalet area will be closed at Hwy 55. You will need to approach the Chalet via Plymouth Ave from the east or Golden Valley Rd from the north.\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Road Closures\n\nTheodore Wirth Pkwy will be closed to all traffic from Hwy 55 to Plymouth Ave: Saturday 7am-1:30pm & Sunday 7am-12pm\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Festival Village & Post-Race Party\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Refreshments! All skiers get one free Pryes Brewing beer (21+) or NA beer or soda at the finish party inside the Trailhead! Please have ID available. Additional beer may be purchased on site by participants or spectators. \nChili! For years\, the Loppet has served Captain Ken’s Chili at the finish line. Just what a tired skier needs to start the recovery process! \nSponsors! Be sure to visit our Presenting Sponsor booth\, Animal Emergency & Referral Center of MN (AERC)! \n“The Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) was established in 1980 by a group of veterinarians who wanted to provide their clients with quality veterinary care during non-business hours. We’re proud to be the largest locally-owned emergency and specialty hospital for pets in the state of Minnesota.” \nOur sponsors help make everything happen and better! Please visit all of them and thank them for their support. We are sure you will have some fun with them\, too! \nIndoor Changing Area – Trailhead locker rooms. Showers not available. \nRace Bibs: In an effort to reduce the waste generated by thousands of bibs\, the Loppet will collect all bibs at the finish. We wash and reuse the bibs from year to year. Please return your bib after the race. Thank you for helping us reduce waste and move toward greener events! \nSauna–Unwind and recharge after the race! Book a seat on the bench with 612 Sauna Cooperative. Located just outside the Trailhead with good heat\, good vibes and room for every body! Use code FESTIVAL5 for an exclusive discount on your seat. \nLearn more about member-owned 612 Sauna Cooperative at: www.612saunasociety.com \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nFESTIVAL VILLAGE \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Awards\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Award Ceremonies\nAwards ceremonies will take place at the finish area podium as soon as results are posted. Must be present to receive cash award packet. \nSaturday Awards\n\n10k Skijor Presented by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota\n\nAwards for first three overall male\, female and non-binary category finishers.\n\n1st Place: $150 Cash Prize\, Award Medal\n2nd Place: $100 Cash Prize\, Award Medal\n3rd Place: $50 Cash Prize\,  Award Medal\n\n\n\n\n5k Skijor Presented by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota\n\nAwards for first three overall male\, female\, and non-binary category finishers.\n\n1st Place: Award Medal\n2nd Place: Award Medal\n3rd Place: Award Medal\n\n\n\n\n3k Skijor Presented by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota\n\nAwards for first three overall finishers.\n\n1st Place: Award Medal\n2nd Place: Award Medal\n3rd Place: Award Medal\n\n\n\n\n\nDouble Loppet Award \nChallenge yourself\, and double your fun by participating in two winter festivals! Skijor in any of the City of Lakes Loppet Skijor events Presented by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota and skijor in the Vasaloppet More Skijor\, and earn your Double Loppet Award. Since the Vasa is first on the calendar this year\, Double Loppet skijorers pick up their Double Loppet award at the City of Lakes Loppet. Get your medal at a table near the finish line. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Volunteer\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Loppet needs help in all capacities supporting the participants during the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival. \nAll Festival volunteers will receive an exclusive winter volunteer hat! \n \nPlease sign up to volunteer by clicking the button below. If you have any questions\, please email volunteer@loppet.org. \n			\n				Volunteer Signup\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nVOLUNEER \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				PRESENTING SPONSOR \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				EVENT SPONSORS \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Become an Event Sponsor\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				FAQ\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Does the Loppet offer financial assistance?\n				At the Loppet\, we are committed to living out our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. We understand that we cannot fulfill our mission of connection and community without acknowledging and addressing the many barriers that exist for some members of our community\, especially our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community. As an outdoor organization that is operating on stolen Dakota land in Minneapolis\, we recognize the importance of honoring both the land and the community in how we operate.  \nIn striving to fulfill our mission and values\, we reserve a number of reduced fee/free entries for those for whom the cost of participation is prohibitive. If you are interested in participating in a Loppet event and this applies to you\, we invite you to apply for financial assistance through the application linked below.  \nLOPPET EVENTS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION \nAs 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I change my race distance or transfer my entry to a friend?\n				\nThe 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.\nYou 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.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What does my entry fee go towards?\n				Entry fees go towards the production of the event and The Loppet mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When will the participant guide be published?\n				Typically we send it out to registered participants and post it on the event website about 1 week ahead of the event.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Are there any special group discounts?\n				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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Are dogs allowed at this event?\n				While we love your furry friends please leave them at home for these large Loppet events. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Are strollers allowed?\n				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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who do I contact about the race if I have a question?\n				\nThe Loppet Foundation1301 Theodore Wirth ParkwayMinneapolis\, MN 55422events@loppet.org612-604-5330\nRegistration: registration@loppet.org\nSponsorship: sponsorship@loppet.org\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				I have special accessibility requirements\, who can I talk to about this?\n				Reach out to events@loppet.org and we can talk about how we can support you. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do people ever take walking breaks during the race?\n				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.   \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				I’m a spectator\, where should I watch or what do I need to know?\n				\nCheck the Mtec app to see if there’s live tracking for the event.\nCheck the course and transportation sections of the website for details\nLoud cheering\, fun signs\, cowbells\, noise makers\, music are all highly encouraged.  Please keep cheers and signs positive and respectful. \nFood & beverages are available for purchase at the finish line (best to bring your credit card!)\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Will you have merchandise available for sale?\n				Yes! Come check out our awesome merch in the adventure shop at the Trailhead or at the finish line. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Results & Photos\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2026\n2026 Photos – Search by name or bib number!  \n2026 Results \n2025\n2025 Results \n2025 Photos: Festival Photos 2025 \n\nSearch by name of bib number\n\nRace results can be found at mtecresults.com \n2024\n2024 Results: Loppet Festival 2024 \n2024 Photos \n\nFestival Photos 2024\n\nSearch by name or bib number!\n\n\n3K Skijor – Martin McKinney\n\n2023 Results\n\nSaturday Skijor Loppet Results\nSunday Skijor Loppet Results\n2023 Photos: Loppet Festival 2023\n\nSearch by name or bib number!\n\n\n\n2022 Results\n\nSaturday Skijor Loppet Results\nSunday Skijor Loppet Results\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Loppet Events\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit semper dalar elementum tempus hac tellus libero. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet LoppetTuesday\, October 20\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Run Your Pace\, Understand Your Base: Empowering Female Runners Through Pelvic Floor AwarenessMonday\, November 2\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Roundtable: Snø Racing Program Update and Masters Racing DiscussionThursday\, November 12\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Theodore Wirth – An inside look at the man\, the park\, and his legacyMonday\, November 16\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Heart Health and Endurance SportFriday\, December 4\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Senior SocialSaturday\, February 6\, 2027 - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm City of Lakes Loppet Winter FestivalSunday\, February 7\, 2027 - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join the Community \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Support The Loppet Foundation\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Loppet depends on our community to support our mission through donations\, membership and volunteering. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Donate\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Support our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Become a Member\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Membership at the Loppet directly supports our mission and gets you added benefits to enjoy! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Volunteer\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				We depend on volunteers to ensure our programs and events offer the best experience. Lend your time at the Loppet!
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