Awards Ceremonies
The Loppet Awards Ceremony will take place at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 2 at The Trailhead. There will be door prizes, including entries for the Sitka Salmon Shares CityTrail Loppet in May, the Tri-Loppet and Du-Loppet in July, and grand prizes Loppet Challenge and Hoigaard’s Challenge entries.
NOTE: Some events will have awards ceremonies at the finish area podium directly after the event and will not be featured at Sunday’s Award Ceremony. Please read below for details on your event.
Awards Booth
All age-class award medals for the Classic/Skate Marathons and Puoli Loppets need to be picked up at the awards area in the ticket booth at the front of The Trailhead building – they will not be presented at the awards ceremonies.
Hours to pick up awards are Saturday, February 1 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm and on Sunday, February 3 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Awards will also be available for pick up after the event. Email in advance to arrange a time: info@loppet.org
Friday Events
Freewheel Fat Tire Sprint Relays
- Locally crafted awards to the first three male & female sprint teams in the Open and Masters categories.
- Cash Awards for Teams in the Open category:
- 1st Place: $250
- 2nd Place: $100
- 3rd Place: $50
- Cash Awards for Teams in the Open category:
- Awards ceremony for this event will take place at the finish line podium on Friday after the sprint finals. Must be present to receive cash awards.
Skate Ski Sprints
- Locally crafted awards to the first three male & female skiers in the Open and Masters categories.
- Cash Awards for the Open category:
- 1st Place: $250
- 2nd Place: $100
- 3rd Place: $50
- Cash Awards for the Open category:
- Awards ceremony for this event will take place at the finish line podium on Friday after the sprint finals. Must be present to receive cash awards.
Chuck & Don’s Skijor Sprints
- Awards for first three overall finishers.
- 1st Place: $150 Chuck & Don’s Gift Card
- 2nd Place: $100 Chuck & Don’s Gift Card
- 3rd Place: $50 Chuck & Don’s Gift Card
Saturday Events
Classic Ski Tour
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
Classic Ski Puoli Loppet
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
- Locally crafted awards to the first three male and female finishers.
- Award medals for male & female 10-year age categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39 . . . 80+. (These may be picked up at the Awards Table as soon as results are posted.)
The Flower Ceremony for the first three male and female finishers will happen at the finish line podium immediately after the race. Top finishers should report to the podium within 5 minutes of finishing. Locally crafted awards will be given at Sunday’s Awards Ceremony at 2:00 pm.
Classic Ski Loppet
- Commemorative medals for first-year finishers, commemorative pins for multiple-time finishers.
- Locally crafted awards for first three male and female finishers.
- Award medals for male and female 5-year age categories 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29 . . . 80+. (These may be picked up at the Awards Table as soon as results are posted.)
The Flower Ceremony for the first three male and female finishers will happen at the finish line podium immediately after the race. Top finishers should report to the podium within 5 minutes of finishing. Locally crafted awards will be given at the Loppet Awards Ceremony at 2:00 pm on Sunday.
SW Journal Snow Sculpture Contest
- Award medals to the top three teams.
- Cash Awards:
- 1st place: $500
- 2nd place: $200
- 3rd place: $100
- Cash Awards:
Awards ceremony for this event will take place at the finish area podium at 3:45 pm. Must be present to receive cash awards.
Captain Ken’s Kubb Tournament
- Championship Bracket
- 1st Place: $250, King of the Loppet Award, Tournament Medals, & Official Loppet Bib
- 2nd Place: $100, Tournament Medals, Official Loppet Bib
- 3rd Place: $50, Tournament Medals, Official Loppet Bib
- Recreational Bracket
- Tournament medals to the 1st-3rd place teams.
Awards ceremony for this event will take place in the Kubb competition area immediately after the tournament is over. Must be present to receive cash awards.
Ski-O Loppet
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
- Long Category
- Locally crafted awards for the first three male and female finishers.
- Short Category
- Award medals for the first three finishers.
Awards ceremony for this event will take place at the finish area podium as soon as results are posted.
Chuck & Don’s Skijoring Loppet and National Skijoring Championship
- 10k Race
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
- Awards for first three overall finishers.
- 1st Place: $150, Award Medal
- 2nd Place: $100, Award Medal
- 3rd Place: $50, Award Medal
- 5k Race
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
- Awards for first three overall finishers.
- 1st Place: $100 Gift Card to Chuck & Don’s, Award Medal
- 2nd Place: $50 Gift Card to Chuck & Don’s, Award Medal
- 3rd Place: $25 Gift Card to Chuck & Don’s, Award Medal
- 3k Race
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
- Awards for first three overall finishers.
- 1st Place: $100 Gift Card to Chuck & Don’s, Award Medal
- 2nd Place: $50 Gift Card to Chuck & Don’s, Award Medal
- 3rd Place: $25 Gift Card to Chuck & Don’s, Award Medal
Awards ceremony for this event will take place at the finish area podium at approximately as soon as results are posted. Must be present to receive cash awards.
Minne-Loppet
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
Junior Loppet
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
- Ribbons for top three male and female in age categories U12, U14, U16, U18, U20.
Awards ceremony for this event will take place at the finish area podium at approximately 3:50 pm, or as soon as results are posted.
Sunday Events
Skate Ski Tour
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
Skate Ski Puoli Loppet
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
- Locally crafted awards for the first three male and female finishers.
- Award medals for male & female 10-year age categories 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39 . . . 80+. (These may be picked up at the Awards Booth as soon as results are posted.)
The Flower Ceremony for the first three male and female finishers will happen at the finish line podium immediately after the race. Top finishers should report to the podium within 5 minutes of finishing. The locally crafted awards will be given at Sunday’s Awards Ceremony at 2:00 pm.
Skate Ski Loppet
- Overall Male and Female race winners will receive a complimentary “Wild Feast” dinner for 8-14 people from our sponsor Sitka Salmon Shares. They will bring the fish, groceries, entertainment and chef!
- Commemorative medals for first-year finishers, commemorative pins for multiple-time finishers.
- Locally crafted awards for 1st-3rd place male and female finishers.
- Award medals for male and female 5-year age categories 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29 . . . 80+. (These may be picked up at the Awards Booth as soon as results are posted.)
The Flower Ceremony for the first three male and female finishers will happen at the finish line podium immediately after the race. Top finishers should report to the podium within 5 minutes of finishing. Locally crafted awards will be given at the Loppet Awards Ceremony at 2:00 pm on Sunday.
Askov Finlayson Snowshoe Loppet
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
- Awards to the first three male and female snowshoers.
- 1st Place: $100, Locally crafted awards
- 2nd Place: $50, Locally crafted awards
- 3rd Place: $25, Locally crafted awards
Awards ceremony for this event will take place at the finish area podium as soon as results are posted. Must be present to receive cash awards.
Chuck & Don’s Point-to-Point Skijoring Loppet and National Skijoring Championship
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
- Awards for first three male and female finishers.
- 1st Place: $150, Award Medal
- 2nd Place: $100, Award Medal
- 3rd Place: $50, Award Medal
Awards ceremony for this championship will take place at the finish area podium as soon as results are posted. Must be present to receive cash awards.
Freewheel Fat Tire Loppet
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
- Locally crafted awards for the first three male and female finishers.
Awards ceremony for this event will take place at the Loppet Awards Ceremony at The Trailhead at 2:00 pm. Must be present to receive cash awards.
Freewheel Puoli Fat Tire Loppet
- Commemorative medals for all finishers.
- Locally crafted awards to the first three male and female finishers.
Awards ceremony for this event will take place at the Loppet Awards Ceremony at The Trailhead at 2:00 pm.
Combined Events
Loppet Challenge
Classic Marathon + Skate Marathon
- Commemorative pint glass and Surly beer ticket to all finishers.
- Locally crafted awards to the top three male & female skiers in each 5-year age category: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29 . . . 80+
Awards ceremony for the Loppet Challenge Top 3 Overall Male and Female Finishers will take place at the Loppet Awards Ceremony at 2:00 pm Sunday, February 3 at The Trailhead. Age Group Awards and Pint glasses may be picked up at the Awards Booth in the Trailhead building once the results are available.
Minne Tour
Sprints + Classic Marathon + Skate Marathon
- $6,000 purse! Male & female skiers with the top cumulative times win cash:
- 1st place: $1500
- 2nd place: $800
- 3rd place: $400
- 4th place: $200
- 5th place: $100
Awards ceremony for the Minne Tour will take place at the Loppet Awards Ceremony at 2:00 pm Sunday, February 2 in The Trailhead Building. Must be present to receive cash awards.
National Skijoring Champions
Saturday 10k Race + Sunday Point-to-Point Race
- Awards for the first three male and female teams.
- 1st Place: $100 Cash, $100 Gift Card to Chuck & Don’s, Locally crafted awards
- 2nd Place: $50 Cash, $50 Gift Card to Chuck & Don’s, Locally crafted awards
- 3rd Place: $25 Cash, $25 Gift Card to Chuck & Don’s, Locally crafted awards
Awards ceremony for this championship will take place at the finish area following Sunday’s event. Must be present to receive cash awards.
Double-Loppet Award
City of Lakes Loppet + Mora Vasaloppet
Ski the City of Lakes Loppet and the Mora Vasaloppet in the same year and receive the “Double-Loppet” award. This participation pin goes to all skiers who complete a 25 kilometer or longer event at both the City of Lakes Loppet and the Mora Vasaloppet in the same year.
The Double-Loppet Award will be handed out at the Mora Vasaloppet.
Hoigaard’s Challenge
City of Lakes Loppet + Sitka Salmon Shares CityTrail Loppet + Tri-Loppet and Du-Loppet + Surly Brewing Co. Trail Loppet
The Hoigaard’s Challenge begins in the winter with the City of Lakes Loppet, continues in the spring with the Sitka Salmon Shares CityTrail Loppet, in the summer with the Tri-Loppet and Du-Loppet and finishes in the fall with the Surly Trail Loppet. Participants who compete in all four events receive commemorative pins and age class recognition at the annual Hoigaard’s Challenge Party. Male and Female winners and one lucky party attendee are awarded a trip to Bearskin Lodge. More information: https://www.loppet.org/events/series/challenge