Festival Events
The City of Lakes Loppet is a festival of cross country skiing for the whole family.
Saturday Events
Sunday Events
SW Journal Snow Sculpture ContestSculpting: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Judging: 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Teams of sculptors have 5 hours to turn a large block of snow into a work of art.
REI Tour9:00 a.m.
A 10k non-competitive ski tour starting at Theodore Wirth Park and finishing in Uptown.
Loppet Kubb TournamentCheck-in: 9:00 a.m.
Throwing Starts: 10:00 a.m. on Lake Calhoun
Teams of 2-6 players compete in this Swedish lawn game in a 64 team Round Robin/Knockout tournament.
Hoigaard’s Classic9:20 a.m.
A 25k classic/diagonal stride race starting at Theodore Wirth Park and finishing in Uptown.
Penn Ice-Cycle LoppetHeats start: 12:00 p.m.
Finals: 1:30 p.m.
An exciting bike race on a short track of ice.
City of Lakes Freestyle Loppet10:30 a.m.
A 33k urban ski race starting at Theodore Wirth Park and finishing in Uptown.
Surly Beer and Vendor Village12:00 noon – 7:00 p.m.
Visit for Surly Beer, outdoor and fitness vendors, and more.
Chuck & Don’s Skijoring Loppet and Subaru National Skijoring ChampionshipRace Start: 1:00 p.m.
Two-dog skijor teams at Theodore Wirth Park.
Ski-O Loppet – Orienteering on SkisAthlete Bus Departure: 11:30am – Lake Street side of Calhoun Square
Start: 12:30am (Remote Location)
Navigate one of two different courses (available based on difficulty and length) on skis using a map and compass.
Surly Beer and Vendor Village9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Visit for Surly Beer, outdoor and fitness vendors, and more.
Chuck & Don’s Skijoring Loppet and Subaru National Skijoring ChampionshipRace Start: 1:30 p.m.
7K one-dog national championship event, 5K and 3K events – Lake of the Isles to Uptown.
Minnesota Youth Ski League SuperCarnival11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Ski games for children 12 and under, on the Lagoon between Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles.
Minnesota Youth Ski League SuperCarnival1:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Ski games for children 12 and under, on the Lagoon between Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles.
Penn Cycle Fat Tire Loppet
Rossignol Junior Loppet2:30 p.m.
A 1.5k, 3.5k or 5k race around Lake of the Isles with an Uptown finish for anyone age 19 or younger.
Cook County Minne-Loppet3:30 p.m.
A free and non-competitive event for kids ages 12 and under. All kids receive medals, cookies and hot cider.
Finn Sisu Sprints10 a.m. Preliminary heats at Wirth (if necessary). 4:30 p.m. finals.
2 minute heats in the heart of Uptown. Youth, Citizen and Paralympic Divisions.
Park Nicollet Luminary Loppet6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
A beautiful night-time ski around Lake of the Isles, lit up with thousands of ice luminaries.