River View Loppet
30th Annual
River View Loppet Ski Race
After Hours Ski Trails
Brule River State Forest
Brule WI
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Alternate date in case of cancellation: February 28, 2026
Bib pickup 8:30 AM
28K freestyle race 10:00 AM
18K classic race 10:05 AM
10K freestyle 10:10 AM
10K classic 10:12 AM
Register at www.skireg.com/river-view-loppet-2026 until 5:00 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Or mail 2026 Registration Form from brochure
Fees for youth= $30
Fees for adults = $50 for 10K
Fees for adults = $65 for 18 and 28K races
Late registration after 5:00 PM on Friday and in-person on Saturday is an additional $20.
Courses start and stop at the After Hours Ski Chalet, Brule River State Forest. We have an 18K loop and a 10 K loop, groomed for skate and classic. The 28K skaters complete both the 18K and the 10K race routes. The 28 K skate race is the 5th race of the TourdeFinn ski series, see: www.TourdeFinn.com
There are two water stations, half way at Six Corners and Ski Chalet.
After the race, we’ll gather at Brule Town Hall. Plan to stay for the festivities.
- Hot food and beverages 12:00 for skiers and volunteers.
- Awards Ceremony 1:00 PM.
The winner of each race receives a gift and their name on a plaque in the Ski Chalet.
Top three finishers in each age category receive medals:
Youth: U16 (14-15), U18 (16-17), U20 (18-19)
Adults: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 71+ - Silent Auction will start on the web site (www.brulexcski.com/silentauction2026) and finish at
Brule Town Hall about 1:00 PM. Winners will be announced after the Awards Ceremony.
Winners please be prepared to take your winnings.
Race Changes may occur due to weather or course conditions. The start may be delayed or distances may be changed. If cancelled, race will occur Saturday February 28, 2026. Refunds available only if the race is cancelled.
Thank you to our partners:
Brule River State Forest, Brule River Lions Club and FinnSISU Tour de Finn.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Continental Ski and Bike – Duluth, MN
Cragin machine Shop – Superior, WI
New Moon Ski & Bike – Hayward, WI
Northbay Trading Company – Brule, WI
Ski Hut – Duluth, MN
Start Line Inn – Bike and XC Ski Service Center – Cable, WI
Proceeds support After Hours Trails, including ski, skijoring, snowshoeing and bike trails.
Remember to update your membership – membership form
Volunteers are needed! Contact Al Klein 715-364-2664 or Kathie Culhane-Pera 651-246-0455.
Before race: Volunteer coordinator, Silent Auction donations, trail grooming.
On race day: Drink stations, registration table, silent auction monitoring, race announcer.
