Utepils Brewing Trail Loppet

Minneapolis, United States • 19-20 Sep 2026

Event Overview

The Utepils Brewing Trail Loppet is a two-day running event held in Minneapolis. The primary running events take place on Sunday in Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis's largest regional park.

Sunday: Trail Loppet Races

Three timed trail running races start at the Trailhead and finish at Utepils Brewing. The distances are:

  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K

After the races, there will be music and participants receive a free drink from Utepils.

Saturday: Loppet Field Day

The event weekend begins on Saturday with Loppet Field Day at the Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Park. This is a day focused on youth activities. It starts with untimed trail runs of 1 mile and 0.5 mile, followed by a variety of trail and field games and challenges. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Untimed Youth Runs & Activities
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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