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SUMMARY:Wirth on Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Wirth on Wednesdays\n\n\n\n\nMountain Bike Race Series\nRegister\nVolunteer\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				JUNE | JULY | AUGUST \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Wirth on Wednesdays\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A spotlight shines bright on the Loppet Foundation-managed singletrack trails at Theodore Wirth Park with the return of the popular spring and summer mountain bike race series. Meet us at The Trailhead for the Wirth on Wednesdays (WOW) events. \nThe Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park has some of the most accessible trails around\, including the popular Conundrum\, Area 36\, 45 North singletrack loops\, all linked by the amazing paved trail network composed of the Grand Rounds\, Theodore Wirth Parkway\, and Luce Line trails. \nSaddle up and get ready to ride in this fun race series that will surely WOW you! \n2026 Event Dates and Race Hosts\n\nWednesday\, June 10 hosted by Stoke MTB\nWednesday\, June 24 hosted by\nWednesday\, July 8 hosted by Handup Racing\nWednesday\, July 22 Women & Non-Binary Week hosted by Unruly Women (Races this week are for those who identify as: Women\, Non-Binary\, Trans Women & Gender Expansive. *The kids races will remain open to all children*. ALL are welcome to celebrate\, support and volunteer!)\n\n\nWednesday\, August 5 hosted by Loppet Cycle Works\nWednesday\, August 19 hosted by Versus Race Team\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\n\n2026 registration opens on April 7\, 2026 at 9 a.m. \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\nAdults\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$25\n\n\n Register\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\nYouth (17 and under)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$15\n\n\n Register\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\nYouth (8 and under)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree\n\n\n Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Proceeds from the Wirth on Wednesdays 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\nThe loop consist of our Area 36 trails that start at The Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Park. Each lap is a little over 3 miles. Click here for Google Course Map. \n\n4:15pm-7:00pm Packet Pickup/Registration\n5:15PM 2 Lap Race: 30-50 minutes\n5:19PM 1 Lap Race: 15-25 minutes (mostly 8-18 year old participants)\n6:00PM 4 Lap Race: 50-70 minutes\n6:10PM Popsicle Kids Race (free!):\n\nPedal (6:10pm) & Strider (6:15pm) waves\, both on the skills loop\, usually ride for about 5 min (all kids are welcome\, 8 and under)\n\n\n7:00PM 3 Lap Race: 40-50 minutes\n\nFormat for the series is mass start. \nFat bikes & single speeds are welcome\, though there is no separate category. No e-bikes. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course\nThe loops consist of variations of our Area 36 trails at The Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Park. Each lap is a little over 3 miles. Click here for Google Course Map. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Checkin and Start Area\n\nRegistration and check in will be in the ticket booth in The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy)\nThe start area is just north of the Trailhead near the back patio. Follow the small gravel path near The Trailhead entrance.\nThe race course for all races is on and around the Area 36 trail (closed to the public during the races)\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				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Parking & Transportation\nWe encourage biking from your house if you are able. For those who must drive\, we encourage carpooling. All participants and spectators who drive should park in the nearby Mortenson parking lot. It is a short bike ride from there using the Grand Rounds Bike Trail (along Theodore Wirth Parkway) to the start area.\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				Awards\nThe top 3 male\, female and non-binary finishers in each of the 1\, 2\, 3\, and 4 lap races will be awarded a WOW winners sticker. \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 Foundation needs help in all capacities supporting the athletes as they take to the trails! \nPlease sign up to volunteer by clicking the button below. 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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				\nEmail 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.\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				\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 Foundation\n1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway\nMinneapolis\, MN 55422\nevents@loppet.org\n612-604-5330\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				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2025 Results & Photos\n\nWeek 1 – June 18th Results\nWeek 1 Photos – Lawrence Pry\nWeek 2 – cancelled due to rain\nWeek 3 – July 9th Results\nWeek 3 Photos – Ben Weidt\nWeek 3 Photos – Lawrence Pry\nWeek 4 Results\nWeek 4 Photos – Todd Bauer\nWeek 5 Results\nWeek 5 Photos – Todd Bauer\nWeek 5 Photos – Lawrence Pry\nWeek 5 Photos – Matthew Bradford\nWeek 6 Results\nWeek 6 Photos – Lawrence Pry\n\n2024 Results & Photos\n\nWeek 1 Results\nWeek 2 Results\nWeek 3 Results\nWeek 4 Results\nWeek 4 Photos by David Samuels\nWeek 5 Photos by Lawrence Pry\nWeek 6 Photos by Ben Weidt\n\n2023 Results & Photos\n\nAll race results can be found on the Wirth on Wednesday Results Landing Page here\nWeek 1 Photos by Sofie Edevold\nWeek 2 Photos by Lawrence Pry\nWeek 4 Photos by Willie Nordstrom\nWeek 4 Photos by David Samuels\nWeek 4 Photos by Lawrence Pry\nWeek 6 Photos by Cary Johnson\n\n2022 Results\n\nFor all races\, go to the Wirth on Wednesday Results Landing Page\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				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 - 4:15 pm - 8:00 pm Wirth on WednesdaysWednesday\, June 17\, 2026 - 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Stories of Connection Indoor Art ExhibitSaturday\, June 20\, 2026 - 7:30 am - 11:00 am Juneteenth Fun RunThursday\, July 16\, 2026 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Stories of Connection Indoor Art ExhibitFriday\, August 7\, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Stories of Connection Indoor Art ExhibitFriday\, September 4\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Senior SocialSaturday\, September 19\, 2026 - 7:00 am - 1:00 pm Trail LoppetSunday\, September 20\, 2026 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Loppet Field Day\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!
URL:https://loppet.org/event/wirth-on-wednesdays/
CATEGORIES:Mountain Bike
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CREATED:20260120T020117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T150853Z
UID:10002010-1781697600-1781713800@loppet.org
SUMMARY:Stories of Connection Indoor Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Stories of Connection Indoor Art Exhibit\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				January – August\, 2026 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Stories of Connection Indoor Art Exhibit\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This traveling Art Exhibit features powerful original works by local artists—Charles Caldwell\, Philipo Dyauli\, Jearica Fountain\, Kevin Martinez\, and Asa-Azriel “Ace” Rice—each inspired by stories shared by community members around five central themes of connection\, resilience\, and place. \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				Exhibit Dates\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nThursday\, January 8th (5:00pm – 7:00pm) | NRRC (Northside Residents Redevelopment Council). 1303 Golden Valley Rd. Minneapolis\, MN 55411. *Community Conversations Series*\nWednesday\, February 11th (12:00pm – 5:00pm) | Nina Mae Sudduth Foundation. 651 Nicollet Mall Suite #125\, Minneapolis\, MN 55402\nThursday\, March 12th (5:00 – 7:30 pm) | V3 Sports. 701 Plymouth Ave N. Minneapolis\, MN 55411.\nSaturday\, April 11th (Cocktail Hour) | WBC Gala (West Broadway Business and Area Coalition). International Market Square 275 Market Street. Minneapolis\, MN 55405 (Tickets required to attend. Tickets can be purchased at westbroadway.org)\nTuesday\, May 12th (2:00pm – 7:00pm) | Minneapolis Public Schools – John B. Davis Gallery\, 1250 West Broadway Minneapolis\, MN 55411\nWednesday\, June 17th (12:00pm – 4:30pm) | Cora McCorvey YMCA. 1015 N. 4th Ave. Minneapolis\, MN 55411.\nThursday\, July 16th (4:00pm – 6:00pm) | Wilson’s Image Barbers and Stylists. 328 West Broadway. Minneapolis\, MN 55411  *Community Conversations Series*\nFriday August 7th (5:00pm – 8:00pm) | Project Finale: The Capri Theater. 2027 West Broadway. Minneapolis\, MN 55411.  Documentary viewing will follow after the exhibit\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				\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				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				Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 - 4:15 pm - 8:00 pm Wirth on WednesdaysWednesday\, June 17\, 2026 - 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Stories of Connection Indoor Art ExhibitSaturday\, June 20\, 2026 - 7:30 am - 11:00 am Juneteenth Fun RunThursday\, July 16\, 2026 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Stories of Connection Indoor Art ExhibitFriday\, August 7\, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Stories of Connection Indoor Art ExhibitFriday\, September 4\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Senior SocialSaturday\, September 19\, 2026 - 7:00 am - 1:00 pm Trail LoppetSunday\, September 20\, 2026 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Loppet Field Day\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!
URL:https://loppet.org/event/stories-of-connection-indoor-art-exhibit/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth Fun Run5K and Half Mile Fun Run\nRegister \nVolunteer\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				June 20\, 2026\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Juneteenth Fun Run & 5K\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join us for the annual Juneteenth Fun Run on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026! All are welcome to participate in the 5K or half mile run. \nJuneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans\, recognizing the two-and-a-half-year gap between the Emancipation Proclamation and freedom reaching all people. It is a time to honor history\, celebrate freedom\, and work toward a more just future. In partnership with community organizations\, the Loppet Foundation hosts the Annual Juneteenth Fun Run as part of its mission to connect people to the outdoors through inclusive\, year-round activities in Theodore Wirth Park\, providing skiing\, biking\, running\, and outdoor education opportunities for all ages and abilities\, including youth and neighboring communities. \nAbout 2026 Honoree: Vusumuzi Zulu\n \nMr. Vusumuzi Zulu is a revered storyteller\, cultural bearer\, and community activist whose life’s work has been dedicated to the principle of Kujichagulia—the Swahili concept of self-determination. For over four decades\, he has uplifted the power of African people to define themselves\, their history\, and their future through the transformative art of storytelling. \nA 2023 recipient of the McKnight Foundation Culture Bearers Fellowship\, Mr. Zulu embraces the responsibility of transmitting the values\, traditions\, and wisdom of African ancestors to future generations. Through his storytelling\, he channels both the ethos and pathos of the Black experience\, illuminating truth\, resilience\, and the enduring joy of Black identity. \nOriginally from St. Louis\, Missouri\, Mr. Zulu’s early life was shaped by constant movement and economic hardship. As he often reflects\, “we moved every time the rent was due—and we paid rent every two weeks.” These formative experiences deeply inform his storytelling\, grounding his narratives in lived reality while connecting them to broader historical and cultural themes. \nTogether with Ancestor Mother Nothando Zulu\, he co-founded the Black Storytellers Alliance in Minnesota. In 1991\, inspired by his first experience at the National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS) Festival and Conference\, he helped launch the now-renowned “Signifyin’ & Testifyin’” storytelling festival. For more than three decades\, the festival has brought together storytellers from across the globe\, captivating and educating tens of thousands through powerful oral traditions. \nThe Black Storytellers Alliance continues to be a vital partner in community-centered initiatives such as Stories of Connection\, serving as a grounding force that keeps communities connected to the true value of storytelling\, cultural preservation\, and shared history. \n2025 Honoree: Coach Mike “Talley” Tate \n2024 Honoree: Beverly Propes \n2023 Honorees: Bill & Beverly Cottman \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				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2026 registration will open on January 1\, 2026 at 9 a.m. \nWe want everyone to participate! Registration is a sliding scale from free to suggested donations to help cover costs and support the celebration of Juneteenth! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n	\n    5K\n    Free event\, donations encouraged\n  \n  \n    Free\n    Register\n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n	\n    Kids Half Mile\n    Free event\, donations encouraged\n  \n  \n    Free\n    Register\n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Proceeds from the Juneteenth Fun Run 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\n\n7:30am-9:00am Registration and Packet Pickup (at the Trailhead)\n8:50am Honoring 2026 honoree (before races start)\n9:00am Half Mile Fun Run\n9:15am 5K (starts after the Half Mile finishes)\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				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Paved paths of beautiful Wirth Park! Both race courses will be stroller friendly and on flat\, paved paths! Check out the course below – both the 5K Fun Run and Kids Half Mile will start and finish at The Trailhead. Here is a link to a Google map version of the course as well. \nThe Juneteenth events are untimed. However\, we will have a clock running for those that want to chase a goal time! Or establish a base time if this is your first 5K! \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				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Parking\nThis event will take place at The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN 55422) and participants can park in The Trailhead lots\, walk\, take the bus or bike. Overflow parking is at Mortenson Construction (700 Meadow Ln N\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422) if needed. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Alternative Transportation\nBikes: We will have bike racks near the finish (bring your own lock). We encourage everyone to ride their bike to the race! \nBus: The route 7 bus that usually drops off and picks up at The Trailhead building will be dropping off at Plymouth & Xerxes so not to interfere with the run course. \nRideshare: Uber/Lyft options are a great way to avoid parking and shuttling! \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				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				COMMUNITY PARTNERS \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				Juneteenth Fun Run & 5K \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				FAQ\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What does my donation go towards?\n				Entry fees and donations 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				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				Volunteer\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Volunteers are a vital part of a Loppet event! Please sign up to volunteer by clicking the button below.  \nIf 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				\nVOLUNTEER \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				Photos\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2025 Photos \n\n2025 Photos by Devin Sundquist\n\n2024 Photos \n\n2024 Photos by Todd Bauer\n\n2023 Photos \n\n2023 Photos by Lawrence Pry\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				Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 - 4:15 pm - 8:00 pm Wirth on WednesdaysWednesday\, June 17\, 2026 - 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Stories of Connection Indoor Art ExhibitSaturday\, June 20\, 2026 - 7:30 am - 11:00 am Juneteenth Fun RunThursday\, July 16\, 2026 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Stories of Connection Indoor Art ExhibitFriday\, August 7\, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Stories of Connection Indoor Art ExhibitFriday\, September 4\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Senior SocialSaturday\, September 19\, 2026 - 7:00 am - 1:00 pm Trail LoppetSunday\, September 20\, 2026 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Loppet Field Day\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!
URL:https://loppet.org/event/juneteenth-fun-run/
CATEGORIES:Run
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