City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival 2027 — Minneapolis, MN

Date
February 6, 2027
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Venue
Theodore Wirth Park & Lake of the Isles
Start Time
8:30 AM
Sunrise
7:26 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $284.00
Events
30K Classic Ski Loppet, 20K Classic Ski Puoli Loppet, 10K Classic Ski Tour, 30K Skate Ski Loppet, 20K Skate Ski Puoli Loppet, 10K Skate Ski Tour

Entry to the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival costs between $15.00 and $284.00. The event takes place on February 6, 2027, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at Theodore Wirth Park and Lake of the Isles. It features cycling, skiing, and other sports across distances of 1K, 3K, 5K, 10K, 20K, and 30K. The typical start time is 8:30 AM.

From the Race Organizer
Growing from a once humble cross-country ski race in 2002, the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival has come to be the staple event of winter in the North. The City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival is a two-day festival that includes a variety of Cross-Country Ski, Fat Bike, Skijor Loppet, Snowshoe, and Kubb events. The fun continues the following weekend with the Luminary Loppet (the Loppet’s largest fundraiser of the year!) on the second Saturday in February.

Course & Travel Notes

In February, Minneapolis typically experiences average highs of 27°F and lows of 12°F, with measurable precipitation on 20% of days. The City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival takes place at 876 feet elevation, with an 8:30 AM start time occurring after the 7:27 AM sunrise. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is located 7 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 876 ft elevation☀️ Typically 27°F / 12°F · 20% chance of rain✈️ Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) — 7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival 2027 — Minneapolis, MN?

City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival 2027 — Minneapolis, MN takes place on February 6, 2027. The race is held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Where is City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival 2027 — Minneapolis, MN held?

City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival 2027 — Minneapolis, MN is held at Theodore Wirth Park & Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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