Is it Low-pet or Law-pet? We invite you to pick a side to race with for how you pronounce Loppet! The Low-pet Law-pet Challenge, formerly known as Pre-Loppet, this event includes both ski races and fat bike events. With all races starting and ending in the lower Stadium, athletes will get a great tune up race before the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival. Ski races will be a 5K and 10K skate options and fat bike will be around a 15K option. We’ll see which team takes the trophy this year by scoring each team’s average time to settle it once and for all – are you team Low-pet? Or are you team Law-pet?
And don’t forget about the kids ski events – 3K, 1K! Also offered is a Sit Ski option of 500 meters!
I double dog dare you to do both the 10K ski AND the 15K fat bike! If you’re up of the Double Dare Challenge register for both events for discounted pricing.
Event Updates
- Registration opens October 1, 2024!
Low-pet Law-pet Challenge Events
- 5K & 10K Ski Freestyle (classic track will be groomed on snowmaking trail section and on the natural snow trails if conditions allow)
- Participate in the 10K race and earn points for the Tour de Finn. Learn more here.
- 15K Fat Bike
- Double Dare Pre Challenge (do both the 10K ski and 15K fat bike!)
- Kids 3K & 1K Freestyle Ski (skate or classic) all on snowmaking trails, classic track on right. Suggested for kids under 12 years old
- 500 meter Sit Ski
A Word on Bikes
- To preserve the trails, participants must use only fat bikes defined as bikes with 3.8” tires or more and less than 10 psi tire pressure.
- Tandem fat bikes are allowed and welcome, but are not eligible for awards. Each tandem rider must register and contact registration@loppet.org to ensure the proper results are shown.
Register
| Registration Open: 10/1 | Starting 1/6/26 | Starting 1/12/25 (Race Day) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Freestyle Ski | $40 | $55 | $65 |
| 10K Freestyle Ski (youth) | $22 | $30 | $40 |
| 15K Fat Bike | $44 | $60 | $80 |
| 15K Fat Bike (youth) | $22 | $30 | $45 |
| Double Dare Pre-Challenge | $75 | $95 | $120 |
| 5K Freestyle Ski | $22 | $30 | $35 |
| 3K Freestyle Ski | $16 | $20 | $25 |
| 1K Freestyle Ski | $12 | $20 | $25 |
| Sit Ski (500M) | $12 | $20 | $25 |
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
Proceeds from the Pre-Loppet benefit the Loppet Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation's mission, vision, and values.
Schedule and Packet Info
Packet Pickup
Sun, Jan 12, 7am-11am, Trailhead
Please note we only have packet pickup the day of the race and you will be receiving race chips so plan on some extra time to pick those up!
Race Day Schedule
Below are tentative plans for general planning purposes. Start times may need to adjusted according to weather and trail conditions.
Lower Stadium Starts:
- 8:30am: 5K Ski
- 8:35am: Kids 1K & 3K
- 9:15am: 10K Course Ski
- 10:15am: 15K Fat Bike
Race Day Info
Skier Race Bibs
Skiers: Every year the Loppet was spending thousands of dollars on bibs and the vast majority become waste or end up in a box in a closet. We now use reusable bibs at as many of our winter events as possible. Please plan to remove the bib at the finish and place it in the collection tubs. Thank you for helping us reduce waste and move toward greener events!
The Double Dare Challenge
Double your fun and do both the 10K ski AND 15K fat bike. Our race schedule should allow enough time for most skiers to finish the ski and make it to the start of the fat bike. Finish the ski, drop your bib, and make your way back to the bike race start. It is up to you if you want to leave your bike stuff with your vehicle or stage it near the start before the ski race – bike racks will be available for your convenience near the start. We will combine the times of both races and have a separate Double Dare results category (you will still be listed and considered a participant in each individual race as well).
Aid Stations
We will have a basic aid station (water & electrolytes) for the 10K skiers and bikers. And the usual post-race goodies at the finish for all participants.
Spectators
We love having fans cheer on the sidelines! Please respect the participants by staying out of the start and finish areas.
Course
Course Map
Course map will be posted early winter, dependent on snow conditions
Logistics & Transportation
Parking
We encourage participants to bike, bus, or walk on race morning.
If you choose to drive and are unfamiliar with the area, please refer to our Loppet Parking Map.
- Trailhead: Lot will be available and we expect it to fill
- Chalet: Available, please do not park any other cars in if there are snowy conditions and parking lines are covered.
- Mortenson, Neighborhood, or Overflow: Available if Trailhead and Chalet lots are both full. Overflow lot may be closed if it is too warm.
Awards
- Awards for first three overall male, female and non-binary category finishers in the 5K & 10K Ski Course, Fat Bike, and Sit Ski races
- Double Dare Challenge (10K ski+fat bike): Separate results category but Doublers are also still considered a regular participant in both the ski and bike events (both results and awards). No awards plan for the Double at this time, but stay tuned in case that changes!
- 3K, 1K:
- Youth 16 and under will receive Finisher Medals.
- Overall time results will be listed with age noted.
Volunteer
If you still have questions, please email volunteer@loppet.org
Sponsors
Join the Adventure!
Detailed sponsorship opportunities and packages are available.
Please contact the Loppet Foundation Sponsorship Manager:
sponsorship@loppet.org
Results & Photos
2024 Results & Photos
2023 Results & Photos
Results
- 2023 Results
- Sit Ski, Long Ski and Fat Bike Photos – Todd Bauer
- Finish Line Photos – The Loppet Foundation
- 2023 Photos – Josh Gorton
2022 Results & Photos
Results
2021 Results & Photos
Results
- 15K Fat Bike In-Person Results
- 15K Fat Bike In-Person Tandem Results
- 15K Fat Bike Virtual Results
- 15K Freestyle In-Person Results
- 15K Freestyle Virtual Results
- 5K Freestyle In-Person Results
- 5K Freestyle Virtual Results
Photos
- Photos from SkinnySki
- 15K Freestyle Photos from TMB Images
- 15K Fat Bike Photos from TMB Images
- Photos from Victor Chin, Mel Muller, and Heidi Ledermann
2020 Results
2019 Results
2018 Results
2017 Results
2016 Results
2015 Results
2014 Results
2013 Results
2012 Results
Contact
Address:
The Loppet Foundation
1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55422
info@loppet.org
612-604-5330
Registration
registration@loppet.org
Sponsorship
sponsorship@loppet.org