River View Loppet
River View Loppet - It's On for Saturday, March 8th, 2025!!
Cross -Country Ski Races for youths and adults in the classic and skate styles. In-Person events on Jan. 18, 2025. Bib pickup, 8:30AM to 10AM and 24K skate race at 10 AM with the 24K classic race beginning ten minutes later at 10:10 AM. The 12K classic and 12K skate events will follow. The races are all run as wave starts, by Gender. There is no limit to the number of racers this year. This race is sponsored jointly by the Brule Valley Ski Club, the Brule River State Forest, and the Brule Lions Club. For info see our Brochure.
The 18 k classic race is part of this year’s Tour de Finn Ski Series. For more information on the Tour de Finn Ski Series, see this link.
Registration
Registration and Schedule
All registration is on line at SkiReg. Registrations begin on December 1st, 2024. Day of event registration on line, but $20 price increase.
Day of race 8:30 to 10AM bib pick-up and silent auction at the New Ski Hut at After Hours Trail. Silent Auction items will be given out at 12:30.
Racers who win overall race awards for first place will receive them at the finish line shortly after they finish the race. Awards for age categories will be given out at the chalet as results become available. Results will also be posted at Brulexcski.com and at Skinnyski.com.
Due to weather and/or course conditions, the start may be delayed, race distances changed, or the event postponed or canceled. Sorry, there are no refunds of entry fees except if race is cancelled or at the Race Director’s discretion.
Races
Classic & Freestyle
For age divisions 15 and under, 16-18, 19-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, and 66-70, and 71+. There are 12K and 24K classic and 12K and 24K freestyle events.
All races start and finish at the After Hours Ski Trail ski hut. Classic and skate lanes are provided throughout the course. For more information, call: Al-715-364-2664 or Greg at 218-590-3051.
Start / Timing / Results
All ski races are wave start by gender.
Results will be posted at the After Hours Trail head. Results will also be posted at http://www.duluthtimingandevents.com and www.skinnyski.com and www.brulexcski.com
Race Sponsors
Brule Valley Ski Club, Inc.
Brule River State Forest
Brule Lions Club
Contributing Businesses
Cragin machine Shop – Superior, WI
Continental Ski and Bike – Duluth, MN
New Moon Ski & Bike – Hayward, WI
Northwest Outlet– Superior, WI
Outdoor North – Superior, WI
Ski Hut – Duluth, MN
Start Line Inn – Bike and XC Ski Service Center – Cable, WI