Loppet Junior Qualifier & Super Tour

Salomon CXC Junior Cup – Midwest & Great Lakes Divisions Register Volunteer Join the event Whatsapp Group for race week notifications from Event Organizers. REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER HERE! CXC livestream link – click here Saturday start lists & results Sunday start lists & results February 20-21, 2027 Saturday, February 20th Freestyle Sprint Sunday, February 21st Classic Mass Start: U14 5km, U16 7.5km, U18/U20 10km, SuperTour 20km The Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour is a U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned event where athletes have the opportunity to compete at a high level under professional standards. Races take place at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, MN hosted by The Loppet. With over 7K of snowmaking trails and 40K of natural snow, The Loppet’s Trail Crew is second to none! Athletes with memberships and/or licenses have the ability to score points (see FAQ below for details). No membership is required for athletes 14 and under – these kids are competing to earn a spot at Dream Camp (top 5 on the Divisional Ranking List). For details on the Para Races, see FAQs below for the different category descriptions. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard SuperTour presented by the National Nordic Foundation is recognized by FIS as the Continental Cup for the United States—the highest level of competition in the country. Top racers compete head-to-head in a variety of disciplines across the country, with World Cup start spots and funding on the line. GALLERY REGISTER HERE (for CXC Youth Cup, CXC Junior Qualifier and USSS SuperTour) * Online Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Feb 9, 2027 at 10:00 PM CT ABSOLUTELY NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED   Registration and transaction fees are non-refundable, including in the event of delay, rescheduling, or cancellation of an event or program. An event or program registration is not transferable to another person or another event for any reason, including injury. Participating under another person’s name will result in disqualification. A Note About the Data We Collect 2027 Course Maps Coming Soon Click here for 2026 course maps Schedule 2027 Schedule Coming Soon! Entry & Start Lists will be linked here. The official entry list will be available Friday evening the week of the event. Athletes are responsible for ensuring they have been registered for the proper event and that all their information is accurate. Start lists will be posted when available from Superior Timing. Parking Parking for athletes, coaches, and families will be at the Mortenson parking lots ( 700 Meadow Lane ). Note: the shortcut over the rail road tracks is closed due to construction Trailhead parking lot is by permit only. Permits will be given out in person on Friday during training hours to coaches and wax support. SpringHill Suites Minneapolis West/St. Louis Park Book your group rate for Super Tour 2026 Family & Fans Super Tour 2026 Family & Fans Start Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 End Date: Monday, February 16, 2026 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Minneapolis West/St. Louis Park for 115.00 USD – 135.00 USD per night Last Day to Book : Saturday, January 31, 2026 Book your group rate for Super Tour 2026 Family & Fans All fluorinated ski wax products are banned from Loppet-managed ski trails and events (and per FIS and US Ski and Snowboard for this race). Usage during Loppet events will result in disqualification. All athletes & coaches are responsible for knowing and following FIS waxing Rules. Space for teams and ski equipment suppliers will be made available at no charge throughout the event beginning at 8:00 A.M. Friday, February 13, 2026. Two waxing location options are available as detailed below. Teams may register for either, both, or none of the options below: Click Here to register your team/business/organization for waxing space by February 10. Actual space assignments will be made by the Loppet and will be communicated to teams prior to the event. Trailhead Parking Lot Wax Stations The North Trailhead Parking Lot next to the stadium will be reserved for waxing space. Space will be available for teams to set up tents, small trucks, or trailers as needed (within space limitations). Teams must supply their own tables, power cords, and any other needed supplies. Electricity for waxing is limited in the area and will be given to those who register for space earliest. Trailhead Parking Lot space will be available by advanced reservation only. On-Snow Wax Stations There will be space available on the assigned side of the start/finish stadium. Space will be available for teams to set up tents as desired. Electrical service will be provided for those that register ahead of time, no generators will be allowed on snow. Teams must supply their own tables, tents, extension cords and any other needed supplies. If you plan to set up on the snow in the stadium, please register from the link above. Branded Tents and Flutter Flags Ski teams are welcome to have branded tents and flags at their assigned waxing stations as part of their complimentary waxing space. Any ski race suppliers, ski shops, and waxing support services are welcome to support the event through a Loppet partnership! Contact sponsorship@loppet.org for more information or visit our sponsorship page . Those choosing not to support in an official capacity are welcome to assigned waxing space at no charge. We respectfully request you do not display branded tent or flags. Thank you for your cooperation. For all event questions please contact Kelly Donahue, Race Director at events@loppet.org A note about Athlete Safety & Youth Sports – click here 2026 Saturday start lists & results 2026 Sunday start lists & results 2025 Start Lists & Results Event did not take place in 2024 due to the Loppet Cup. 2023 Results Starts Lists and Results 2022 Results Start Lists and Results 2021 Results Saturday Sprint Results Sunday Freestyle Distance Results Loppet JQ/SuperTour At the Loppet, we are committed to living out our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. We understand that we cannot fulfill our mission of connection and community without acknowledging and addressing the many barriers that exist for some members of our community, especially our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community. As an outdoor organization that is operating on stolen Dakota land in Minneapolis, we recognize the importance of honoring both the land and the community in how we operate. In striving to fulfill our mission and values, we reserve a number of reduced fee/free entries for those for whom the cost of participation is prohibitive. If you are interested in participating in a Loppet event and this applies to you, we invite you to apply for financial assistance through the application linked below. LOPPET EVENTS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION As a way to recognize the Dakota land we run with and steward, all Indigenous people can participate in any Loppet event for free by emailing events@loppet.org and requesting a discount code. See the CXC membership page for license details – click here FIS Age Classes FIS Class Age FIS Junior Up to 19 years on December 31 of the current competition season FIS Senior All competitors over the age limit for Juniors Sit skier, Standing adaptive skier & Visually impaired (VI) skier There is the option to specify the classification of the adaptive skier in the chosen category based on the International Paralympic Committee’s Paralympic classification system and time factors. Choosing the class will allow the athlete to receive a time factor on their final result time.. All standing and visually impaired skiers will be fully integrated into the main race field with non-adaptive athletes. Visually impaired athletes are allowed to ski with a guide in front of them and have the option of using a voice amplifier. Standing and VI athletes will be seeded based on FIS/U.S. Ski & Snowboard and/or Regional Ranking list. If the athlete does not yet have points, they will start at or near the back of the field. Keep in mind any standing or VI adaptive athlete can register for the race and choose not to register as an adaptive athlete if they wish not to receive a time factor. Sit skiers will compete on a course designed specifically for them and start at their own specified time. Results and awards will be provided for skiers in the three adaptive categories, separated into male and female divisions. In addition, standing and VI athlete results will also be integrated into the overall results. Yes! About a week out from the event there will be a Whatsapp link emailed to registered participants and posted on this website for all event attendees to join for the most up to date information. While we love your furry friends please leave them at home for these large Loppet events. LOC stands for Local Organizing Committee. It is required by US Ski & Snowboard that each sanctioned race has a local team of individuals committee to producing the event at the highest standards. For information on joining the Loppet’s LOC please contact Race Director, Kelly Donahue at events@loppet.org I might be bias, but the Loppet has one of the best LOC’s around! The LOC volunteers are the ones who really championed the effort to bring a World Cup to Minneapolis in 2020/2024. 2026 Loppet LOC Leadership: LOC Co-Chairs – Kelly Donahue & Bill Smeaton Competition Lead – Doug Debold Race Secretary & Admin – Amy Chichanowski Infrastructure Lead – Nick Swanson Volunteer Lead – Tracy Edwardsen For general event questions or questions about the Loppet and volunteering contact, events@loppet.org For questions about the CXC Adaptive/Youth/Junior cup, please contact CXC at info@cxcskiing.org or call (608) 294-0433. They get to race at a higher level of competition that they might not get through their high school program. For kids that don’t have nordic skiing at their high school, these races are great for them to participate in for some fantastic race experiences that surrounds them with other kids. You can learn more here Check the course and transportation sections of the website for details Loud cheering, fun signs, cowbells, noise makers, music are all highly encouraged. Please keep cheers and signs positive and respectful. Food & beverages are available for purchase inside the Trailhead (best to bring your credit card!) Junior Qualifier information here Super Tour information here Connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. About Loppet Load More Sunday, November 8, 2026 - 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Community Events Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Theodore Wirth – An inside look at the man, the park, and his legacy Monday, November 16, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Palpitations, Flutters & Flops: When Should Athletes Worry? 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