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Utepils Brewing Trail Loppet

Minneapolis, United States • 20 Sep 2026

Utepils Brewing Trail Loppet : Overview

The Utepils Brewing Trail Loppet is an urban trail running event in Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis on September 20, 2026. The event includes a festival atmosphere at the finish at Utepils Brewing, where participants are greeted with music and a free Utepils Brewing drink. Race courses start at the Trailhead and finish at Utepils Brewing. Proceeds benefit the Loppet Foundation.

Details

Packet pickup is available on the days before and the day of the event at the Trailhead; shirts are distributed at packet pickup. A bag drop at the start will transport personal bags to the finish. Fluid stations and portable toilets are on course: the Half Marathon has five fluid stations, with energy gels at the Quaking Bog and Bryn Mawr stations; the 10K and 5K have two fluid stations. Parking is recommended at Mortenson Parking Lot; limited parking is available at the Trailhead and shuttle buses run from the finish back to the Trailhead and Mortenson. Alternative transport options include extra bike racks at the Trailhead and a nearby bus route. Awards are given to the top three overall men, women, and non-binary finishers in each distance. Free training plans are offered for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Distances

  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K
United States Minnesota Minneapolis

Race information

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