Lnr Adults - Winter Programs at Hyland
About this race
Loppet Nordic Racing (LNR) for adults is designed for anyone 20 years of age and older who is interested in improving their ski technique, 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!
Financial Assistance: 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
Hyland: Beginner/Intermediate Skate - Friday Mornings
Dates: December 18 – February 19 Day/Time: Friday mornings 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Location: Hyland Park Reserve Equipment: Skate skiing equipment
Hyland: Beginner Gung Ho Skate - Monday Evenings
Dates: December 21 – February 22 Day/Time: Monday evenings 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Hyland Park Reserve
Hyland: Intermediate Skate - Tuesday Mornings
Dates: December 22 – February 23 Day/Time: Tuesday mornings 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Hyland Park Reserve Equipment: Skate skiing equipment
Hyland: Intermediate Skate - Tuesday Evenings
Dates: December 22 – February 23 Day/Time: Tuesday evenings 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Hyland Park Reserve Equipment: Skate skiing equipment
Hyland: Intermediate Skate - Wednesday Mornings
Dates: December 23 – February 24 Day/Time: Wednesday mornings 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Location: Hyland Lake Park Reserve Equipment: Skate skiing equipment
Hyland: Intermediate Classic - Wednesday Evenings
Dates: December 23 – February 24 Day/Time: Wednesday evenings 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Hyland Lake Park Reserve Equipment: Classic skiing equipment
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Minneapolis, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:46 AM and sets at 4:33 PM local time (CST) in Minneapolis on December 18, 2026 — 8h 46m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 65 Minneapolis events
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