Connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community.
FEATURED
The Loppet Foundation partners with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board to provide lessons and learning opportunities at Wirth Park. The Loppet Foundation is a PSIA Certified Ski School. Choose between private, family or group lessons.
Adventure Camp
Give your kids a winter break they’ll never forget! Adventures Winter Camp is a two-day outdoor adventure designed for youth to explore, learn, and play in the snow.
Trail Kids Nordic Ski Sessions
5 or 10 week winter program for youth 7-13 focusing on classic or skate ski.
Loppet Fitness
Loppet Fitness classes offer many weekday and weekend options for strength training and yoga!
Events Coming Up
We hope you will join us for our upcoming events focused on creating community in the outdoors! We have events for all ages, abilities and experience levels – explore them all below:
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The Loppet depends on our community to support our mission through donations, membership and volunteering.
Support our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community.
Membership at the Loppet directly supports our mission and gets you added benefits to enjoy!
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The Loppet Announce News Six-Month Cafe Partner, Beginning Search for Long-Term Tenant
Minneapolis (December 1, 2025) — The Loppet is pleased to announce a new Trailhead Cafe partner, open for winter, starting December 1, 2025. This...
The Loppet Awarded $500,000 Multi-Year Grant For Habitat Conservation
(Minneapolis September 22, 2025) – The Loppet is honored to announce that they have been awarded the Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) Grant...
Trail Racing Success: Fueling, Pacing, and Mindset Tips for Your Best Race at CityTrail
By Aaron Boike, Co-Owner and Head Coach at Performance Running Gym (the Official Run Coaching Partner of The...
The Loppet Announce News Six-Month Cafe Partner, Beginning Search for Long-Term Tenant
Minneapolis (December 1, 2025) — The Loppet is pleased to announce a new Trailhead Cafe partner, open for winter, starting December 1, 2025. This interim partnership will allow park users to enjoy food and beverages amidst the fun winter activities in Theodore Wirth...




