Citytrail Loppet
Minneapolis, United States • 17 May 2026
Event overview
CityTrail Loppet is an annual urban trail run held in May. The event offers three distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10 Mile
All races finish at the Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis. Course surfaces include a mix of ski trail, singletrack, and asphalt. The 5K starts near Theo Wirth Parkway and Highway 55, while the 10K and 10 Mile start at the Trailhead in Wirth Park. The event is point-to-point and uses wave starts to spread runners on the trails.
Logistics and services
Packet pickup is available the day before and on race day at the Trailhead. Shuttle buses run from the Parade Stadium parking area to the Trailhead before the races; there are no post-race shuttles. Aid stations on course will offer water, Gatorade, and Gu gels. All races provide a bag drop with bag claim at the Sculpture Garden finish. Live athlete tracking and results are available through the Mtec Results app.
Registrations completed in early May include a CityTrail t-shirt. The finish area includes a post-race party with food, beverage options including a complimentary beer for participants 21+, and music. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers in male, female, and non-binary categories for each distance; age group results are posted online in five-year groups. Proceeds benefit the Loppet Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.