Spectator Information

For specific information regarding Festival events please visit the individual event pages.

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For 2024 events – due to deteriorating snow conditions, SPECTATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE.

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Suggested Spectator Viewing Areas

Best Plan:

• Park at Mortenson: 700 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN 55422
• Walk to the Trailhead … or take the Mortenson-Trailhead shuttle (running every 15 minutes)
• More information to come!

Start Area

• To be announced!

Finish Area

• The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway)
  • Saturday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
  • Sunday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (the fast dogs will be in early, skiers about 10:30am)
  • Bike or bus service (Loppet or Metro Transit) advised as there will be no car parking available at the finish.
  • Note: You can walk across the street, through the south parking lot and down the little hill to see the action near the “Trestle” aid station.
  • Or hang out in Lower Stadium to see the skiers and fat bikers both “lap” through the stadium and finish.