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City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival

Sat January 31 - Sun February 1, 2026 Minneapolis, MN 55422 US

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Packet Pickup - Trailhead Medium Priority

January 30, 2026

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Help distribute packets to participants.

Location

The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis)

Course Marshals

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Assist and direct participants on course and road crossings. Your start time may vary based on your place on course or a road crossing. The event course marshal lead will reach out prior to the event with final destinations and timeline. This is an outside position. Please dress accordingly.

Location

Varies depending on position

Parking - Mortenson's/MN United High Priority

February 1, 2026

Details

Assist and support the traffic and parking logistics at the event.

Location

Mortenson's/MN United Parking Lots

Specialty Areas

Parking- Trailhead Area

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Assist and support the traffic and parking logistics at the event. Interested groups should contact Bryan Soto, soto@loppet.org. A donation may be possible to a team or organization for covering this unique task.

Location

Locations include the Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Mpls), Chalet Lot, and Mortenson Lot.

Bag Claim Support- Trailhead

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Assist race logistic with returning race participant clothing bags at the finish line area tent.

Location

The Trailhead- 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis

Medical

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Provide medical assistance on the course and start/finish areas. Medical volunteers are approved and scheduled by the Loppet Medical Director. A range of medical training and backgrounds are acceptable and helpful including MD, RN, EMT, AT, Residents and ski/bike patrols. Please answer the medical question during volunteer signup.
Note: The Saturday, 2/2, 5:30pm-10pm shift, is for the Luminary Loppet on Lake of the Isles. All other shifts are for Festival races from Cedar Lake to The Trailhead.

Communications (HAM Radio Operators)

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Assist with communications to medical team (based primarily at aid stations and other critical areas). If interested, please connect with the Communications Director, Erik Westgard, ewestgard@att.net

Announcer (Trailhead)

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Help at our start lines or announce finishers as they cross the line! Provide instruction to participants in the stadium, make sponsor statements, and help create a fun and exciting vibe. Staff will prepare script and notes. Experience and comfort on a microphone and audio equipment is a plus. Sign up is to identify your interest. Announcers are scheduled and approved by event staff.

Location

Trailhead

Snowmobile

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Driver for medical support, must be familiar with snowmobiles and the Wirth ski trails. Final Sunday shift to include some course tear down. For more information on this specialty position, please contact events@loppet.org.

Photographer

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Looking for an enthusiast photographer to capture pictures of the event. You can use any device you may have as we do not have one to provide. After the event to submit to marketing team for Loppet Foundation use. Hours flexible based on events.

Volunteer Check In and Hospitality

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Help Check In volunteers as they arrive for their shifts
Keep snack table stocked, may involve brewing coffee

Location

Lower Stadium and Trailhead building

Beer Garden

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

ID Check, beer ticket sales, beer distribution, beer garden monitoring. Volunteers need to be age 21 or older.

Location

The Trailhead- 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis

Next Generation Race Support

January 31, 2026

Details

Help support elementary school students before and during the Next Generation Loppet race. No experience necessary. Tasks include things like greeting buses of kids, helping them put on skis and poles, and helping as needed along the course and at the finish line.

Location

The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis)- Lower Stadium

Skijoring Support Crew

January 31, 2026

Details

Support Loppet Skijor Events (XC skiing with dogs ) as needed - announcers, starters, chute marshals, course marshals, start & finish line marshals, organize heats, dog handlers, etc. During the pre-event meeting tasks will be assigned by event leaders.

Green Team

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Monitor recycling, compost and garbage bins to ensure proper sorting of waste. Help with disposal throughout and at event tear down.

Location

The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis) & Lower Stadium Areas

Awards help

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Kubb Tournament Support

January 31, 2026

Details

Assist lead with managing brackets and pitch set up at the worlds largest winter Kubb tournament!

Kubb Tournament Set Up

January 30, 2026

Details

Help set up the Kubb site and pitches.

Kubb Beer Garden

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

January 31, 2026

Details

ID Check, beer distribution, and beer garden monitoring. Volunteers need to be age 21 or older.

Course Support

Setup - Trailhead/Lower Stadium

January 29, 2026

January 30, 2026

Details

Help set up the Cedar Lake start area and Trailhead/Lower Stadium. We will communicate the location where help is needed most. Assist with setting up fencing, flags, tents and organizing supplies.
Note: Friday is scheduled as a backup day. We will communicate Thur eve on whether additional help is needed for tasks on Friday.

Location

Lower Stadium (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis)/Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis)

Trailhead Start/Finish Team

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Depending on shift and time of day.
*Help setup and manage Lower Stadium area and vendor village.
*Organize and help manage the starts.
*Assist with the finish line duties- pass out participant medals and pins, collect bibs
*stock finish line and/or aid station food/drink
*help pick up the stadium after the races.
This is an outside job. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions.

Location

Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis)/Lower Stadium

Course Checking

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Skiing a section of the course to make sure all course markers are still in place and pointing the correct direction. Helpful to carry a stapler and a few arrows. Have phone number of Race Ops team members or course markers available in questions or concerns on the course. Also report via WhatsApp any concerns and to confirm the course is ready. Communication and review of course with Loppet Ops team before the race.

Course Marking

January 29, 2026

January 30, 2026

Details

Help setup signs, arrows and pine boughs for the race courses. May work by snowmobile so please dress warmly. Course Marking Event Leader will reach out prior to the event for job details. Need to be familiar with Wirth Park trail system and comfortable driving or riding on snowmobiles.

Ski-Orienteering

January 31, 2026

Details

Password needed for this task. Help set up course for Ski Orienteering Course under the direction of the Ski-O Event Lead.
8am-11am: Course setup and prep
11am-2pm: Race support and tear down
These are outside positions. Please dress accordingly.

Location

Theodore Wirth Park- near Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis)

Aid Station 4: Par 3

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Work right on the race course supporting racers! Mix energy drinks, serve drinks and snacks, keep race aid stations clean for all participants. Pick-up area at the end of the race. Groups and teams welcome! Times may vary by location and change if course changes have to be made. Position is outside. Please dress appropriately and bring your own water bottle and snacks. Shifts are approx 4-5 hours long depending on day and location.

Finish Line Food Prep and Service

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Help prepare and serve chili, snacks, energy drink, and water to the participants. This position should be prepared to be outside - please dress warmly.

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis

Course and Venue Tear Down/Clean Up

February 2, 2026

Details

Cleanup course signage and venues. Maybe be working via snowmobile or specific locations. This is an outside position. Please dress accordingly.

Support Vehicle Driver (SAG)

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Assist with transport of food/drinks/supplies for volunteers and transporting inured or tired participants. Other transportation tasks as needed. By invite only.

Location

Course

Course Sweeps

Course Sweep - Classic Ski Loppet 37K

January 31, 2026

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweep - Classic Ski Puoli 20K

January 31, 2026

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweep - Classic Ski Tour 10K

January 31, 2026

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweep - Skijor 10K / 5K

January 31, 2026

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Course Sweep - Skijor 3K

January 31, 2026

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Course Sweep - Ski 5K

January 31, 2026

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Course Sweep/Ambassadors Sit Ski Loppet- 1.5K

January 31, 2026

Details

Ski with sit skiers leaders to keep on course or ski behind the final participant. Guide on course or assist as needed. Sweeper to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Course Sweep - Next Generation Ski

January 31, 2026

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Course Sweep - Skate Ski Loppet 37K

February 1, 2026

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweep - Skate Ski Puoli 20K

February 1, 2026

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweep - Skate Ski Tour 10K

February 1, 2026

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweep - Fat Bike Loppet 33K

February 1, 2026

Details

Bike behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweep - Fat Bike Puoli 20K

February 1, 2026

Details

Bike behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweep - Fat Bike Tour 10K

February 1, 2026

Details

Bike behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweep - Snowshoe

February 1, 2026

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Trailhead - 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55422

Groups

Minnetonka Nordic Ski Team

January 31, 2026

Details

Assist and support the traffic and parking logistics at the event.

Location

Locations include the Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Mpls), Chalet Lot, and Mortenson Lot.

Armstrong Cross Country Team Team

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

This sign up is specifically for the Armstrong HS Cross Country Team.

Location

Locations include the Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Mpls), Chalet Lot, and Mortenson Lot.

Registration

Packet Prep

January 26, 2026

January 27, 2026

January 28, 2026

Details

Help prepare cloth and Tyvek for festival participants- Task involves labeling enveloping, stamping bibs and sorting, folding bibs into envelopes and sorting envelopes into bins.

Location

The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis)

Packet Pickup - Utepils

January 29, 2026

Details

Help distribute packets to participants at Utepils

Location

Utepils Brewing- 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Other Tasks

Aid Station 3: Trestle

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Work right on the race course supporting racers! Mix energy drinks, serve drinks and snacks, keep race aid stations clean for all participants. Pick-up area at the end of the race. Groups and teams welcome! Times may vary by location and change if course changes have to be made. Position is outside. Please dress appropriately and bring your own water bottle and snacks. Shifts are approx 4-5 hours long depending on day and location.

Aid Station 1: 394

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Work right on the race course supporting racers! Mix energy drinks, serve drinks and snacks, keep race aid stations clean for all participants. Pick-up area at the end of the race. Groups and teams welcome! Times may vary by location and change if course changes have to be made. Position is outside. Please dress appropriately and bring your own water bottle and snacks. Shifts are approx 4-5 hours long depending on day and location.

Aid Station 2: Glenwood

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Details

Work right on the race course supporting racers! Mix energy drinks, serve drinks and snacks, keep race aid stations clean for all participants. Pick-up area at the end of the race. Groups and teams welcome! Times may vary by location and change if course changes have to be made. Position is outside. Please dress appropriately and bring your own water bottle and snacks. Shifts are approx 4-5 hours long depending on day and location.

Announcer (Cedar Lake)

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Anwatin Jr Loppet

January 31, 2026

Bag Drop - Cedar Lake Start

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Course Marshals - Fat Bike

February 1, 2026

Packet Pick Up - Cedar Lake Start Line

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Parking - Cedar Lake

January 31, 2026

Sag Driver

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Start Team - Cedar Lake

January 31, 2026

February 1, 2026

Sponsorship Set Up

January 31, 2026

Details

Assist Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator:
-Meet Anika by the Fireplace at 7:00am
-Measuring out spots and marking them with cones, setting up sponsor banners
-Greeting sponsors and helping them bring their stuff to their spot / get set up (preassigned - they will have spot assignments)
-Directing sponsors to their reserved parking spots

This position is reserved and password protected.

Location

The Trailhead - 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55422

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