Junior Loppet - Summer
- Date
- June 23 – August 13, 2026
- Distance
- Junior Loppet - Summer
From the Organizer
Junior Loppet is a year-round, after-school program designed to empower middle school students in Minneapolis through a variety of outdoor activities, such as cross-country skiing, mountain biking, trail running, orienteering, paddling, camping, and nature exploration. The program targets schools where the majority of students qualify for free and reduced lunch. Junior Loppet fosters key outcomes of experience, healing, belonging, and empowerment. The program meets 2-3 days per week during the school year and runs throughout the summer, offering a combination of training, events, races, and weekend camping trips.
Through these outdoor adventures, students develop healthy habits, enhance their social and emotional skills, and build meaningful connections that set them on a path to success. Junior Loppet creates a supportive environment where youth can grow, thrive, and build resilience through physical activity, teamwork, and personal achievement.
Junior Loppet Summer programming will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Participants can look forward to paddling, hiking, orienteering, nature connection, team building, archery, gardening, outdoor play, biking, and mountain biking.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lower St Anthony Falls, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Minneapolis, MN
Population
426,845
as of 2023
Elevation
820 ft
Nearest Airport
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 8 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Junior Loppet - Summer, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
15
Days to train
- Race
- Junior Loppet - Summer
- Date
- June 23 – August 13, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Junior Loppet - Summer?
- Junior Loppet - Summer is a running race held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 23, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Junior Loppet - Summer?
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Junior Loppet - Summer?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Junior Loppet - Summer
Jun 23, 2026