Lnr Adults - Fall Programs
About this race
Loppet Nordic Racing for adults is designed for anyone 20 years of age and older who is interested in improving their ski technique, skiing physical fitness, and learning the finer points of xc ski RACING. LNR Adult training groups are designed to prepare adult athletes for winter race events- whether it your very first 5km, or if you are working to qualify for the Elite wave at the Loppet or Birkie!
The Loppet provides financial assistance for those in need. To apply, please fill out this Financial Assistance form. Our staff will be in touch with you with next steps once your application has been submitted. Limitations apply, please see the application form for rules and restrictions.
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Running
Advanced High Intensity Strength - Monday Morning
When: Mondays, 8/31 through 11/16 Where: The Trailhead Studio When: 6:30am - 7:45am
Strength For Endurance Athletes - Monday Evening
When: Monday evenings, 8/31 through 11/16 Where: The Trailhead Studio When: 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Dryland Training - Wirth Beach - Tuesday Evening
When: Tuesdays, 9/8 through 11/10 Where: Wirth Beach When: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Dryland - Minnehaha Falls: Strength & Mobility
When: Tuesdays, 9/8 through 11/3 Where: Minnehaha Falls, Wabun Picnic Area When: 6:30 am - 7:30 am
Beginner/Intermediate Rollerski - Bush Lake Beach
When: Tuesdays, 9/8 through 11/3 Where: W. Bush Lake Beach, Blommington When: 7 – 8:15am
Intermediate Rollerski - French Regional Park - Tuesday Morning
When: Tuesdays, 9/8 through 11/3 Where: French Regional Park, Plymouth When: 8 – 9:30am
Strength For Endurance Athletes - Tuesday Morning
When: Tuesdays, 9/8 through 11/17 Where: The Trailhead Studio When: 6:30am - 7:45am
Strength For Endurance Athletes - Tuesday Evening
When: Tuesdays, 9/8 through 11/17 Where: The Trailhead Studio When: 6:15pm- 7:30pm
Fall Yoga - Wednesday
When: Wednesdays, 9/9 through 11/18 Where: The Trailhead When: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Women's Dryland Training - Wednesday Morning
When: Wednesdays, 9/9 through 11/18 Where: The Trailhead and sorrounding area When: 10:00am - 11:30am
Strength For Endurance Athletes - Wednesday Morning
When: Wednesdays, 9/9 through 11/18 Where: The Trailhead Studio When: 6:30am - 7:45am
Beginner/Intermediate Strength for Endurance Athletes - Wednesday Evening
When: Wednesdays, 9/9 through 11/18 Where: The Trailhead Studio When: 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Wave 1 Rollerskiing - W. River Road - Thursday Morning
When: Thursdays, 9/10 through 11/5 Where: Annie Young Meadow, W. River Rd When: 7:00 am - 8:30 am
Intermediate Rollerski - W. River Road - Thursday Evening
\When: Thursdays, 9/10 through 11/5 Where: Annie Young Meadow, W. River Rd When: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Strength For Endurance Athletes - Thursday Morning
When: Thursdays, 9/10 through 11/19 Where: The Trailhead Studio When: 6:30am - 7:45am
Strength For Endurance Athletes - Getting Started with Strength - Thursday Evening
When: Thursdays, 9/10 through 11/19 Where: The Trailhead Studio When: 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Dryland Training - Minnehaha Falls: Intensity & Plyometrics
When: Fridays, 9/11 through 11/6 Where: Minnehaha Falls, Wabun Picnic Area When: 6:45 am - 8:15 am
Ski Lab: Advanced Strength and Skierg Training - Friday 7 AM
When: Fridays, 9/11 through 11/20 Where: The Trailhead Studio When: 7:00 am - 8:15 am
Ski Lab: Advanced Strength and Skierg Training - Friday 8:30 AM
When: Fridays, 9/11 through 11/20 Where: The Trailhead Studio When: 8:30 am - 9:45 am
Strength for Endurance Athletes - Saturday
When: Saturdays, 9/12 through 11/21 Where: The Trailhead Studio When: 8:00am - 9:15am
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Minneapolis, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 7:52 PM local time (CDT) in Minneapolis on August 31, 2026 — 13h 17m of daylight.
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