Trail Loppet

Minneapolis, United States • 21 Sep 2025

The Utepils Trail Loppet is a popular urban trail running event held in Minneapolis’s Theodore Wirth Park, the city's largest regional park. It offers three race distances: a Half Marathon, a 10K (half of a half marathon), and a 5K, providing a rugged trail running experience through diverse terrain including paved, ski, and singletrack trails with notable hilly sections in areas like Eloise Butler and Quaking Bog. The race starts at the Trailhead and finishes at Utepils Brewing, where participants enjoy music and a complimentary Utepils drink. The event weekend also features the Loppet Field Day, a family-friendly day of youth trail runs and games. Aid stations, live athlete tracking, and shuttle services enhance the race experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k – Half a Half Marathon
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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