Lnr Adults - Winter Programs at Wirth
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
Strength for Endurance Athletes - Monday Mornings
Day/Time: Monday mornings 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park
Strength for Endurance Athletes - Monday Evenings
Day/Time: Monday evenings 6:15 – 7:30 a.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park
Strength for Endurance Athletes - Tuesday Mornings
Day/Time: Tuesday mornings 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park
Strength for Endurance Athletes - Wednesday Mornings
Day/Time: Wednesday mornings 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park
Strength for Endurance Athletes - Wednesday Evenings
Day/Time: Wednesday evenings 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park
Strength for Endurance Athletes - Thursday Mornings
Day/Time: Thursday mornings 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park
Strength for Endurance Athletes - Saturday Mornings
Day/Time: Saturday mornings 8:00 – 9:15 a.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park
Virtual Strength
Virtual strength sessions. Each session will be 50-75 min long and they will be sent out weekly on Sundays for 12 weeks.
Beginner/Intermediate Skate - Tuesday Mornings
Day/Time: Tuesday mornings 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Location: The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Skate skiing equipment
Advanced Classic - Tuesday Mornings
Day/Time: Tuesday mornings 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Classic skiing equipment and a variety of classic waxes.
Women's Technique and Fitness Training - Tuesday Mornings
Day/Time: Tuesday mornings 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Skate and Classic skiing equipment
Gung-Ho Beginners Classic - Wednesday Mornings
Day/Time: Wednesday mornings 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Location: The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Classic Ski Equipment
Intermediate Skate - Wednesday Mornings
Day/Time: Wednesday mornings 9:00 – 10:30 am Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Skate skiing equipment
Women's Intermediate/Advanced Skate and Classic - Wednesday Mornings
Day/Time: Wednesday mornings 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Skate and classic ski equipment Experience required for class: This session is designed for women who have skate ski experience. You should have a basic understanding of all the skate techniques of V1, V2 and V2 alternate. You should also have some basic fitness going into this class (being able to ski 25 km distance easy). If you are a beginner skier then we suggest you sign up for one of the LNR adult beginner winter sessions.
Intermediate Skate - Thursday Mornings
Day/Time: Thursday mornings 10:00 – 11:30 am Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Skate skiing equipment
Intermediate Skate - Thursday Evenings
Day/Time: Thursday evenings 6:00 – 7:30 pm Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Skate skiing equipment
Intermediate Classic - Thursday Mornings
Day/Time: Thursday mornings 8:00 – 9:30 am Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Classic skiing equipment and a variety of classic waxes
Advanced Classic - Thursday Mornings
Day/Time: Thursday mornings 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Classic skiing equipment and a variety of classic waxes.
Gung-Ho Beginners Skate - Monday Evenings
Day/Time: Monday evenings 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Location: The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Skate Ski Equipment
Women's Advanced Skate - Monday Evenings
Day/Time: Monday evenings 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Skate skiing equipment
Gung-Ho Beginners Skate - Tuesday Evenings
Day/Time: Tuesday evenings 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Location: The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Skate Ski Equipment
Beginner/Intermediate Skate - Tuesday Evenings
Day/Time: Tuesday evenings 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Skate skiing equipment
Men's Wave 1 Skate - Tuesday Evenings
Day/Time: Tuesday evenings 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Skate skiing equipment
Intermediate Skate - Wednesday Evenings
Day/Time: Wednesday evenings 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park Equipment: Skate 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 7:30 AM and sets at 4:33 PM local time (CST) in Minneapolis on November 30, 2026 — 9h 03m of daylight.
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