Lace up and vibe out—Thursday Night Trail Jams is where the trail meets the turn-up!
We’re talkin’ fresh air, good people, and big energy for the whole fam. Join us at Theodore Wirth Park for a 5K run or hike through the trails, or let the little ones shine in the 1-mile youth run. And you know we couldn’t forget the dancin’ – our high-energy kids dance-off is all about joy, movement, and showing out!
Stick around as the sun goes down – local legends Tyte Phitt Band (Aug 28) and Nur-D (Sept 11) are bringing the beats live.
Come for the run, stay for the vibe. Let’s move, groove, and build community – one stride at a time.
Schedule:
4:30-6:00pm Packet Pickup at The Trailhead
5:30pm Kids Fun Run
5:50pm Kids Dance Off
6:00pm 5K Run/Halk start
Aug 28th 7:00pm – 8:30pm Outdoor Concert with Tyte Phitt Band
Sept 11th 7:00pm – 8pm Outdoor Concert with Nur-D (DJ set)
Volunteer
The Loppet Foundation needs help in all capacities supporting the athletes as they take to the trails! Please sign up to volunteer by clicking the button below. If you have any questions, please email volunteer@loppet.org.
Register
| Starting 5/18/25 | |
|---|---|
| 5K Run + Concert | $30 |
| Concert Only | $10 |
| Kids Fun Run | Free |
Proceeds from the Trail Jams 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.
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Packet Pick Up
- 4:30-6:00pm Packet Pickup at The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy)
Logistics
Course and Timing
Hit the ski trails in Theodore Wirth Park as a runner! The 5K and kids 1 mile will kick off in the lower stadium before taking you on a trail adventure around The Trailhead. See the interactive Google Course Map.
The kids 1 mile run will be untimed – we’ll start the older kids first then down to the younger ones (parents are welcome to run with their littles if they want). The 5K race will be timed with all abilities welcome and hiking or running encouraged.
Please note: Dogs are not permitted to take part in Trail Jams.
Parking
This event will take place at The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55422) and participants can park in The Trailhead lots, walk, take the bus or bike. Overflow parking is at Mortenson Construction (700 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN 55422) if needed.
Additional Fun
- Outdoor concert!
- Exclusive Trail Jams sticker
- Kids dance off
- Food trucks
- N/A, THC and alcoholic beverages available for purchase inside Trailhead, to be consumed on Trailhead patio
Fundraiser Concert in the Park
Trail Jams will feature amazing local artists Tyte Phitt Band on Thursday, August 28 and Nur-D on September 11. Outdoor concert will take place in the lower stadium in Theodore Wirth Park. All run/hike participants will receive concert access with their registration, while those not participating in the run can purchase a concert-only wristband for $10. Must have a race bib or concert wristband to enter the lower-stadium music area.
Kids registration will come with two adult wristbands.
- Tyte Phitt will play from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
- Nur-D (DJ set) will play from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The Thursday Night Trail Jams will directly support The Loppet’s mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community.
Contact
The Loppet Foundation
1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55422
info@loppet.org
612-604-5330
Registration:
registration@loppet.org
Sponsorship:
sponsorship@loppet.org