Part of the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival
Saturday, February 4, 2023: Time TBD (2022 start time was 1:50pm)
The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway
Those who use sit-skis, regardless of age or experience, are encouraged to register for this short-distance event for seated Para skiers. Info below for 2022 (to be updated soon for 2023).
Registration & Packet Pickup
| Status | Starting Opening Day | Starting 12/7/21 | Starting 1/11/22 | Starting 2/1/22 | Starting 2/3/22 | Registration Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5K Sit-Ski Loppet | Open | $20 | $20 | $20 | $25 | $30 | N/A |
Proceeds from the Sit-Ski Loppet benefit the Loppet Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation's mission, vision, and values.
Registration 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.
A Note About the Data We Collect
Packet Pickup
2022 City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival packet pickup will be available at the following times and locations:
- Thursday, February 3: The Trailhead, 4pm-8pm
- Friday, February 4: The Trailhead, 4pm-8pm
- Saturday, February 5: The Trailhead, 7am-3pm (note that this is best for day of at Trailhead races. Parking will be limited.)
- Saturday, February 5: Bde Maka Ska, 7am-10am (for Saturday point to point races only)
- Sunday, February 6: Bde Maka Ska, 7am-12pm (for Sunday point to point races only)
Map
Participant Guide
2022 Sit Ski Participant Guide – everything you need to know for race day!
Parking & Transportation
We encourage participants to bike, bus, ski, or walk to the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival events. For those who choose to drive, please read the sections below for information on parking and drop off / pickup.
On Friday, parking is available at Theodore Wirth Park in The Trailhead parking lot and the Theodore Wirth Chalet parking lot.
Friday Packet Pickup
Parking at Theodore Wirth Park
- Trailhead Small North Lot: Closed (venue), Dropoffs/Pickups allowed (no parking)
- Trailhead Large South Lot: Open but may be limited.
- Chalet Lot: Open but may be limited.
- Overflow Lot: Closed
- Mortenson Construction Lot: Participant parking available after 5:00pm (walking distance to Theodore Wirth Trailhead)
Saturday/Sunday Drop off / Pick up
- Chalet Lot Drop Off Zone: Available for participant drop off/pick up on Saturday and Sunday
- No drop off/pick up anywhere but the Chalet Lot Drop Off Zone. Dropoff/Pickup is not available at the Trailhead.
Saturday: Races & Events at Wirth
Road Closures
- Glenwood Ave from Xerxes to Theodore Wirth Pkwy closed 8:00am, Saturday until 2:00pm, Sunday
- Theodore Wirth Pkwy from N Wayzata Blvd to Glenwood closed 8:00am, Saturday until 2:00pm, Sunday
- Theodore Wirth Pkwy from Hwy 55 to Plymouth Ave closed 8:00am-2:30pm, Saturday and 8:00am-12:00pm, Sunday
Parking at Theodore Wirth Park
- Mortenson Lot: Participant parking available. Mortenson is walking distance to the festival.
- Participant parking available on street in nearby neighborhoods.
- There is very limited parking available at any Theodore Wirth Park Parking Lots. It is by Race Permit only (volunteers, staff, certain participant groups with extra considerations). Roads will be closed and monitored for permits.
Drop off / pick up in Theodore Wirth Park
- Dropoffs and pickups will be allowed at the Chalet (1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy). Please note that access to the Trailhead will be closed at Hwy 55. You will need to approach the Chalet via Plymouth Ave from the east or Golden Valley Rd from the north.
Results & Photos
Awards
All participants in the 1.5K Sit Ski event will receive a finisher medal. All events are timed, and results will be listed with the participants name and age.