2024 Loppet Cup

Cross country skiers from across the world will gather at Minneapolis' Theodore Park over Presidents Day Weekend to compete in the first world cup race to be held on U.S. soil in twenty years!

This year's event is already sold out, so if you were lucky enough to score tickets, we've put together a guide to help you make the most out your time in Minneapolis. And if you don't have tickets, you can still be part of the action too! Check all the other events and activities happening during the Loppet Cup weekend.

Loppet Cup Featured Events

Loppet Cup Schedule of Events

February 17 - 18, 2024

Sprint Races:
10:00am – Women’s Sprint Qualification
10:30am – Men’s Sprint Qualification
12:30pm – Women’s Sprint Final
1:00pm – Men’s Sprint Final

Distance Races:
10:30am – Men’s 10K Individual Start
12:45pm – Women’s 10K Individual Start

Loppet Cup Playday

February 19, 2024

Come revel in the best that winter has to offer at Theodore Wirth Park this Presidents Day. Delight in fun outdoor activities like skiing, snowshoeing, giant puppets, vendor villages, a family fun zone and more! Warm up in the giant heated tent where you’ll find arts & crafts, community partners, giveaways, music, dancing and more! This Event is Free! RSVP for a chance to win fun raffle prizes!

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Loppet Cup Citizens Challenge

February 19 | 8 am-10:30 am

Sign up for your chance to ski the same Saturday World Cup sprint course used by the world’s best skiers! Do it by yourself or with your friends. Don’t miss the photo ops at the start, finish, podium and in the grandstands (open to the public on Monday)!

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Events Around Minneapolis

Hockey tournaments on frozen lakes. Broadway shows and vintage markets. Timberwolves NBA games. See what else is happening in the city!

Theodore Wirth Park Area

Explore what else there is to do in the park and in the nearby neighborhoods.

Winter Fun

You won't find us hibernating this winter! Check out all our favorite winter activities.

Minneapolis Essentials

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Getting Around Minneapolis

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