Loppet Field Day and Trail Loppet
The Trail Loppet offers rugged urban trail running in Minneapolis's largest park.
Race Date
Sep 19, 2026
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, Loppet Field Day Events
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Trail Loppet transforms Minneapolis's largest regional park into a rugged urban trail running playground. This popular event, held annually in Theodore Wirth Park, features a half marathon alongside 10K and 5K distances, offering a true trail experience within the city.
Runners navigate the park's natural beauty, enjoying an atmosphere fueled by music and camaraderie. Post-race, participants are welcomed with a complimentary beverage from Utepils Brewing, capping off a day of challenging and scenic trail exploration. The event is part of a larger Loppet Field Day weekend, which includes activities for younger participants.
Race-provided description
Our most popular trail running event of the season, the Trail Loppet on Saturday is a day of rugged, urban trail running in Minneapolis’s largest regional park. The Half Marathon, 10K and 5K races in Theodore Wirth Park are the ultimate urban trail running experience, and all participants will be greeted after the race with music and a free Utepils drink. All Sunday race courses will start at the Trailhead and finish at Utepils Brewing! Loppet Field Day on Sunday is a fun-filled day at the Trailhead in Theo Wirth Park of both competitive and non-competitive events for kids of all abilities and interests. The day will start with an untimed 1 mile and 0.5 mile trail run, before concluding with a variety of fun “trail and field” games and challenges. Great for your little adventures of all ages!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55422
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Park
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 9 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Loppet Field Day and Trail Loppet?
The Loppet Field Day and Trail Loppet is held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Loppet Field Day and Trail Loppet take place?
It takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What distances does the Loppet Field Day and Trail Loppet offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, Loppet Field Day Events.
Is the Loppet Field Day and Trail Loppet course flat and good for a PR?
The Loppet Field Day and Trail Loppet is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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