Loppet Sport programming is under way with 2021 Spring and Summer registration
The weather is warming up, which means it is time to pull out those running shoes and dust off your bike tires so you can get outside and enjoy Theodore Wirth Park.
This is the Loppet Foundation’s busiest time of the year when it comes to training programs, and we have opportunities for those interested in biking, skiing, and running. Check out the compiled list below of all our spring (and some summer) training opportunities available to you through our many Loppet Sport programs. We hope to see you and your family participating in one of our training programs, camps, or events!
Due to the lingering shadow of COVID-19 and the popular urge to enjoy the sunshine, our training programs are filling much quicker than usual, so please plan accordingly and register soon. COVID-19 safety updates will continue to be made on our website. If a program still has openings after the program starts, you can register after that start date, and we will pro-rate your fee to make up for the sessions you missed!
Be sure to also check out our new Trailhead studio offerings, which include yoga, strength, and movement classes for adults.
Community Round-Up & Reflections
- LNR High Performance Team member Renae Anderson qualified for and raced in the Junior FIS Cross Country World Championships in Finland.
- LR365 Competition Team member Alden Keller placed 11th in the USATF Cross-Country Junior Olympics Nationals in Kentucky.
- Loppet Nordic Racing alum and former TRAIL KIDS coach Jake Brown placed 12th in the men’s sprint at the IBU Biathlon World Championships in Slovenia.
Sports Stories
- The inaugural ski invitational for all Junior Loppet teams was made even more special by Clay Diggins (Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins’s dad) sharing posters, medals, and bibs from Jessie.
- TRAIL KIDS Family of the Month honor goes to the Whitaker family.
- Girls rule the slopes with Cool Meets Cause program.
- Reflections on the Successes of Loppet Run 365
- Northside Adventure Program continues to bring outdoor adventures to North Minneapolis Youth
- Check in with the Anwatin Junior Loppet Team
Upcoming Events
- Sitka Salmon Shares CityTrail Loppet. May 22 – 23.
- Wirth on Wednesdays (WOW) presented by Ziegler Cat. June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11.
Upcoming Programs
Spring program registrations are now open. See the below for a list of every program offered by each area of Loppet Sport.
Loppet Adventure Camp
Seasonal day camps for youth ages 7-13. All equipment provided, no prior experience necessary!
- Summer Adventure Camp: June 14 – 18
- Summer Adventure Camp: June 21 – 25
- Summer Adventure Camp: July 5 – 9
- Summer Adventure Camp: July 12 – 16
- Summer Adventure Camp: July 19 – 23
- Summer Adventure Camp: July 26 – 30 (Girls Only)
- Summer Adventure Camp: August 2 – 6
- Summer Adventure Camp: August 9 – 13
Trailhead Studio Classes – Adults
- Spring Strength for Endurance Athletes. April 12 – June 10.
- Intermediate Spring Yoga. March 17 – May 26. Pro-rated discount if you register after start.
- High Performance Movement Project. March 29 – May 6. Pro-rated discount if you register after start.
Loppet Nordic Racing – Adults
Nordic ski training for skiers 18+ years old interested becoming better racers.
- LNR TOAST. Training for skiers in their 20s. Registration coming soon. May 4 – September 16.
- Spring & Summer LNR High-Performance and Collegiate Team Training. May 15 – August 15.
- Women’s Spring Brick Training. Biking & Running. Session 1: May 5-26. Session 2: June 2-23.
Loppet Nordic Racing – Juniors
Nordic ski training for skiers 14-18 years old interested in becoming better racers.
- LNR Juniors Devo Team Spring Training
- LNR Juniors Devo Team Spring AND Summer Training
- LNR Juniors Devo Team 3-Day Summer Training
- LNR Juniors Devo Team Full Summer Training
- LNR Juniors Devo Team June Camp
- LNR Juniors Devo Team July Camp
- LNR Juniors Comp Team Spring Training
- LNR Juniors Comp Team Spring AND Summer Training
- LNR Juniors Comp Team Full Summer Training
- LNR Juniors Comp Team June Camp
- Spring & Summer LNR High-Performance and Collegiate Team Training. May 15 – August 15.
Loppet Cycle Works – Adults
Mountain bike training for bikers 18+ years old.
- LCW TRAIL ADULTS Session II. Program registration opens May 15.
- LCW Adults Clinics: Fundamentals. May – August offerings.
- LCW Adults Clinics: Fundamentals (Women Only). May – August offerings.
- LCW Adults Clinics: Progressions I. May – August offerings.
- Women’s Spring Brick Training. Biking & Running. Session 1: May 5-26. Session 2: June 2-23.
Loppet Cycle Works – Juniors
Mountain bike training for bikers 14-18 years old.
- LCW Juniors Adventures Session I. April 20 – May 27.
- LCW Juniors YO-DEVO Session I. April 19 – May 28.
Loppet Run 365 – Adults
- Spring Adult Run Club. April 3 – June 26.
- Summer Adult Run Club. July 10 – August 21.
- Women’s Spring Brick Training. Running & Biking. Session 1: May 5-26. Session 2: June 2-23.
- Spring Adult Run Club (taught in Somali language). April 2 – June 27.
- Summer Adult Run Club (taught in Somali language). July 2 – August 22.
- Cedar Riverside Senior Adult Women’s Fitness (taught in Somali language). May 5 – August 25.
Loppet Run 365 – Juniors
- Spring Devo Team Training. April 12 – June 11.
- Summer Devo Team Training. June 14 – August 20.
- Spring Comp Team Training. April 2 – June 11.
- Summer Comp Team Training. June 13 – August 13.
- Spring Mini Devo Team Training (taught in Somali language). April 12 – June 11.
- Summer Mini Devo Team Training (taught in Somali language). June 14 – August 20.
- Spring Devo Team Training (taught in Somali language). April 12 – June 11.
- Summer Devo Team Training (taught in Somali language). June 14 – August 20.
- Spring Comp Team Training (taught in Somali language). April 2 – June 11.
- Summer Comp Team Training (taught in Somali language). June 13 – August 13.
Loppet TRAIL KIDS
Nordic skiing, mountain biking, and running/orienteering programs for youth 7-13 years old.
- TRAIL KIDS Run/Orienteering Session I. May 4 – June 10.
- TRAIL KIDS Run/Orienteering Session II. June 15 – July 22.
- TRAIL KIDS MTB Session II Theodore Wirth Park. June 28 – August 5.
- TRAIL KIDS MTB Session II (Girls Only) Theodore Wirth Park. June 28 – August 5.
- TRAIL KIDS MTB Session II Lebanon Hills. July 6 – August 12.
- TRAIL KIDS MTB Session II Elm Creek. July 5 – August 11.
- TRAIL KIDS MTB Session II Monarch (Carver Park). July 20 – August 26.
- Beginner Mountain Bike Clinics. Theodore Wirth Park.
- July Intermediate /Advanced Mountain Bike Camps. July 19 – July 23.
- August Intermediate /Advanced Mountain Bike Camps. August 2 – August 6.
- August Intermediate /Advanced Mountain Bike Camps. August 9 – August 13.
- LCW TRAIL ADULTS Session II. Program registration opens May 15.