GALLERY Parking Parking: If you are parking, we recommend parking in the North or South parking lots at Theodore Wirth Park. 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. […]
The Urban Trail Run and Festival
Half Marathon · Half-Half · 5K
Fun Run & Field Day on September 19
Phyllis the Fairy is coming back to the Trailhead to promote the magical release of the recently published book, "Phyllis of the Forest"! Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for nature activities with Phyllis the Fairy, a scavenger hunt, face painting, storytime + author Q&A, Forest inspired arts and crafts, and a story-making workshop! This […]
RSVPThursday, October 8, 2026 5 - 7 p.m. | The TrailheadJoin us at the Annual Loppet Community Celebration on Thursday, October 8 from 5 - 7 p.m.! Our community is special because of all the participants, volunteers, members, donors who support our mission and there’s no better way to honor all of your roles than […]
Celebrate Dakota people, land, and traditions along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek) with a 6 or 12 hour trail hike or run as an individual or with a relay!
Free presentation series at the Theodore Wirth TrailheadRun Your Pace, Understand Your Base: Empowering Female Runners Through Pelvic Floor Awareness Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 | 6: 00 - 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead Presenter: Dr. Bethany Brausen (Kozak) (she/her), PT, DPT, OCS, Run Coach Founder | Tempo Physical Therapy & Running Performance This evidence-based course […]
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Free presentation series at the Theodore Wirth Trailhead Theodore Wirth - An inside look at the man, the park, and his legacy Thursday, November 12th, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead Presenters: Dana Wirth Sparks, Mark Raderstorf Building on the presentation by Mark Raderstorf from last April, this presentation will do a […]
Free presentation series at the Theodore Wirth Trailhead Palpitations, Flutters & Flops: When Should Athletes Worry? Monday, November 16th, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead Presenters: Darrell B. Newman, M.D. Dr. Darrell Newman is a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic with expertise in cardiovascular imaging, particularly echocardiography, and the diagnosis and management of […]
GALLERY Parking Parking: If you are parking, we recommend parking in the North or South parking lots at Theodore Wirth Park. 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. […]
Minneapolis’ Iconic Celebration of Winter Register VolunteerConnecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community.February 6-7th, 2027Growing from a once humble cross-country ski race in 2002, the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival has come to be the staple event of winter in the North. The City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival is a […]
