CityTrail Loppet
About this race
Annual urban trail adventure with the epic finish at the Sculpture Garden! Join us on Sunday, May 17, 2026! Three distances to choose from – 5K, 10K and 10 Mile. All finish together at the Sculpture Garden. The 5K is a great option for those that want a shorter distance or want to walk/hike the course! Participants can look forward to:
- A unique urban adventure trail run with a mix of ski trail, singletrack and asphalt.
- A distance for everyone: 10 Mile for those who are ready to go long (not as hilly as Trail Loppet), 10K with all the trails and a taste of tough, and a fairly flat but adventurous 5K for anyone (speedy folks and walkers alike are welcome!).
- Start at the community-hub Trailhead (the 5K start is a short walk away at Hwy 55) in Wirth Park and finish right at the Sculpture Garden with the famous Cherry and Spoon (and the Purple Chicken if that is your favorite .. or is it blue?)
- A free Pryes Brewing beer at the finish (21+) or N/A drinks.
- Finish line munchie food.
- Start line bag drop service for all races!
- Finish line tunes
- Live athlete tracking & results through the Mtec Results app
- Register before May 1st and get a special event tee shirt!
Ready to test your limits? The CityTrail Loppet brings a highly anticipated 5K, 10K, 11.3K to Minneapolis on May 22, 2021. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Minnesota.
Pick your distance
Running
Hybrid 5K
We want everyone to be able to participate in whatever way works better based on your own health and safety situation. The 5K Hybrid Version is a great option for those looking to maintain maximum social distancing yet still enjoy the official course. The 5K course will be well-marked. You may also choose to use the Google map and .gpx course map files (on your smart device) that we will provide. Beyond that, participants are responsible for knowing where to go. In addition, you need to plan on being self-reliant as there will be no volunteers, course marshals, or aid stations. You will need to carry your food and fuel, and we suggest you carry a phone as well. Hybrid participants will be able to run the course from: * 8am-7pm on Saturday, May 22nd * 12pm-7pm on Sunday, May 23rd * Results submissions will be open from May 22nd-25th
10K (In Person)
5K (In Person)
Trail running
10K (8:30 Start)
This is a Timed event!
5K (8:30 Start)
This is a Timed event!
10K (10:00 Start)
This is a Timed event!
5K (10:00 Start)
This is a Timed event!
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Minneapolis in 2021, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Minneapolis
CityTrail Loppet takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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