Spectator Information

For specific information regarding Festival events please visit the individual event pages.

Park at Mortenson: 700 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Take the shuttle (with your skier/snowshoer. Catch the start and then get back on the shuttle to Mortenson. Shuttle times 7:30am-11:00am
Walk to the Trailhead … or take the Mortenson-Trailhead shuttle (running every 15 minutes)

Cedar Lake Beach, 2501 Cedar Lake Pkwy
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway)
- Saturday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (the fast dogs will be in early, skiers about 10:30am)
- Bike or bus service (Loppet or Metro Transit) advised as there will be no car parking available at the finish.
- Note: You can walk across the street, through the south parking lot and down the little hill to see the action near the “Trestle” aid station.
- Or hang out in Lower Stadium to see the skiers both “lap” through the stadium and finish.

Kenilworth Channel – the bridges and narrow channel make this a great place to watch and cheer
- Saturday: 9:15 am – 11:00am
- Sunday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Isles Skating Rink – Skate at the historic Isles skating rink while cheering on participants
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm