Trail Kids Mountain Bike Programs are part of the Loppet Foundation’s Trail Kids year-round programming.
Trail Kids offers six-week mountain bike sessions for novice to advanced riders. Participants ages 7-13 will explore the paved & single-track trails in and around Theodore Wirth Park while gaining skills they can use for a lifetime! (for programming for 13 and older, check out LCW Juniors programs)! The focus of the mountain bike sessions is to develop skills, meet new friends, and have fun while building confidence riding single track trails.
Female-identifying, trans, and nonbinary youth are welcome to join any offering in which they feel most comfortable: Girls Rock or Co-ed
Ability Level Guide: For those who have NO experience mountain biking on singletrack trails it is highly recommended that they take one of our Beginner Mountain Bike Clinics before joining the six-week evening sessions. When registering your child make sure to indicate their ability level as described in the Trail Kids MTB Skill Level Guide.
Ages: Ages 7 – 13, beginner to advanced abilities welcome; we split into different coaching groups based on ability, pacing, and age. We do not have programs for kids 6 years of age and under, so please do not register them until they turn seven years old.
Equipment Needed: All participants will need their own mountain bike, helmet, and water carrier (no bottle cage on handlebars - CamelBaks are a great option too!). Mountain bikes need to have both front and back wheel brakes on the handle bars (no peddle brakes). No kickstands are allowed. Tires must have tread and be wide enough to ride safely on mountain bike trails. For more on mountain bike equipment, view the Trail Kids MTB Equipment Guide.
*Please note that rental bikes are not available for our 6-Week offerings.
Swag: Trail Kids T-shirt and water bottle for all participants available at no additional cost. In an effort to reduce waste, TK Swag is now listed as an optional “add-on” during your registration. If you’d like your participant to receive this swag please ensure it is selected.
Friend Requests: For safety and equity reasons, Trail Kids does not offer friend requests as part of registration. The mass quantity of friend requests made it impossible to accommodate them all and greatly impacted safety and group dynamics. We would love to allow everyone to practice with their friends, but if we cannot accommodate all friend requests, we cannot offer them to everyone. We encourage riders to embrace the opportunity to form new friendships through our programs!
Trail Kids MTB Race: As part of our Trail Kids program all participants will have the opportunity to participate in our Adventure MTB Race which is included with the Loppet Trail Kids MTB Program registration fee. The goal of the race is to introduce youth to trail racing, as well as to provide some competition for more experienced participants. There will be one race scheduled during a normally scheduled practice.
Weather Cancellations: While Trail Kids embraces the belief that the outdoors can be enjoyed in any weather, there are some weather circumstances, including high temperatures, thunderstorms, etc. that can create unsafe or wildly unpleasant experiences for our coaches and participants. We will occasionally cancel or shorten practices due to extreme weather. We make weather calls the day of, 90 minutes before the start of practice. We will contact you via email and/or Team App about adjustments to practices; please do not ask in advance. Assume practice is always running unless you have received an email or a Team App notification otherwise (be sure that you can receive Team App notifications and do not unsubscribe from RunSignUp). Due to the lack of adequate indoor space and additional programs utilizing it already, Trail Kids is unable to shift practices inside on days where we have inclement weather/AQI. In instances where practice is canceled due to inclement weather, we do not offer
refunds or make up practices.
Financial Assistance: To apply please fill out the Loppet Financial Assistance Application. We will follow up with you with instructions on how to register at a price that is manageable for your family. Applications for programs that start two weeks or less from the date of submission will not be approved. *Limitations apply, please see the application form for rules and restrictions. In most instances there will be a $500 financial assistance cap per person/per year.
Sibling Discount: For those families who have three or more kids in the Trail Kids offering we can provide a fifteen percent discount code. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Refund Policy: The Loppet will issue a full refund of the program fee minus the original processing fee up until 6 weeks before the program starts. Between 6 weeks and 4 weeks from the program start date, a 50% refund will be issued. Between 4 and 3 weeks from the program start date, a 25% refund will be issued. There are no refunds for any cancellations within less than 3 weeks of the start of a program. During the program, if your child has a medical issue that makes it impossible to participate, please contact the TK Admin team email at [email protected]. If the Loppet cancels a program, a full refund will be issued. For instructions on how to request a refund, click here.
Junior Loppet Littles is an exciting extension of the Junior Loppet program, designed to offer the same empowering outdoor experiences to younger children starting at age 5. By introducing youth to outdoor activities at an earlier age, we believe we can have an even greater impact on their development.
This program provides young participants with the opportunity to build healthy habits, develop social skills, and foster a love for outdoor adventure—all while having fun and learning new skills. Junior Loppet Littles is a foundational step in nurturing resilience, confidence, and a lifelong connection to the outdoors.
Junior Loppet Littles 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.
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.
Welcome to the Best Buy Run and Walk FIN's main event, now being held in the summer at the same great location during Charity Classic week. The in-person event is this event is open to all employees, vendors and community members and will be held on Wednesday, June 25th, at Donaldson Park, a short walk from Best Buy’s campus in Richfield. This event includes a 5K run or 1 mile walk option and is held in support of the Best Buy Foundation® Charity Classic to raise funds for Best Buy Teen Tech Centers™.
Key Registration Dates:
03/21/2025 - Early Access Registration.
04/07/2025 - Registration open for everyone.
05/28/2025 - Race shirts are no longer guaranteed after this date.
06/02/2025 - $5 increase to registration.
Routes:
5K Route
1 Mile Walk Route
T-Shirts
All in-person Run/Walk registrants will receive a race t-shirt included in their registrations. These t-shirts are designed by a Teen Tech Center teen artist and the selected t-shirt design, as well as details about the artist, will be revealed at a later date.
Shirt and Bib Pickup: T-shirts and Bibs will be available for pick up on prior to the event on campus or at the race tent on the day of the race.
We'd love to connect with you!
Best Buy employees are invited to join our Teams channel.
Want more connection around your activities outside of this event? Get the Strava app for Android or Apple and, if you are a Best Buy employee, join the Run and Walk FIN. Seeing others walking, biking, hiking, running is a great motivator to get out and move!
All proceeds will benefit the Teen Tech Centers. To learn more about Best Buy Teen Tech Centers, visit bestbuyfoundation.org/teentechcenter . To get involved or make a donation, learn more here. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, visit BestBuyCharityClassic.com or reach out to [email protected].
Watch for more details as we update this page.
Ready to take on a challenge at the Lift Bridge run in Stillwater? 😄 Whether you're a dedicated 5K enthusiast or a fan of the half-marathon, this event caters to everyone with its variety of distances: 5K, 10K, 16K, and the half-marathon! 🏃♂️
Come join us at our Annual Circle of Life Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids Fun Run! Our Annual Fundraiser will be held again this year on June 27th, 2026. Come and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the Lake Pepin River Valley. Our course is measured and timed and is great for runners of all ages.
We will have safety protocols in place to help protect our runners and volunteers. Feel free to come out and we'll help everyone to stay safe and healthy.
Thanks again and we will see you soon!. Stay safe and healthy everyone.
Notes: Online Registration ends midnight on June 24th. You can sign up to race on Friday night or Saturday morning prior to the race at Underwood Park but will be Cash or Check only.
There will be a Race Registration table open on Friday, June 26th from 5-7:00 p.m. You can pick up your information if you are preregistered or want to register for the race on Saturday morning. The cost will be $45 for the 5K, $50 for the 10K, and $55 for the Half-Marathon ( 12 & over) and $15 for kids (Note: Cash or Check Only). The registration table opens at 6:00 AM on Saturday.
The 1/2 Marathon race starts at 7:00 AM
The 5K and 10K run starts at 7:30 AM
A Free Kids "Fun Run" will start at 8 AM just behind the registration area.
A high-energy, two-hour workout built around cycling and running - no swimming involved. Loop the lake, hop off for a short run, and repeat the sequence multiple times. Great for building endurance, pacing, and race-day rhythm.
A 5k from Los Campeones Gym in Brunsville, Minnesota to Buck Hill Minnesota. This race will be dedicated to the Wounded Warriors Project.
BE A CHANGE-MAKER & SIGN UP NOW! 💪🏃♂️ Join the Eden Prairie Optimist Club's OK5K and help our amazing Optimist Kids! Sign-up early to take advantage of early bird pricing benefits!🔥 Join us SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 for the 5K Race/Walk and celebrate our incredible "Optimist Kids" with a fun-filled morning of fitness and community spirit. 🏆🏅🏃🏃♀️🏃🏾♀️
✨WHAT MAKES THIS 5K SPECIAL?✨
✅ Support our School Safety Patrol's trip to Valleyfair! 🎢
✅ A family-friendly event with fun for all ages and paces!
✅ Anthem + Music! 🎙️
✅ Awards, GREAT Prizes and connect with your neighbors! 🏡
✨EVENT DETAILS:✨
📅 Date: Saturday, June 27
🕠 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
🌍 Location: Purgatory Creek Park Pavilion (Eden Prairie)
The Eden Prairie Optimist Club's 12th OK 5K walk/run is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie. Major sponsors of the 5k include the Eden Prairie Optimist Club and the city of Eden Prairie. Sponsors also include Brandpoint, HealthSource of Eden Prairie. Proceeds go to the community programs of the Optimists, including the Valleyfair trip for local Elementary School Patrols, Essay and Oratorical contests, Central Middle School Youth Appreciation and more. To learn more about the OK-5K event, visit www.facebook.com/epoptimists. Registration for the 5k race/walk is open now. The Eden Prairie Optimist Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefit and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Visitors are always welcome. Info: [email protected] or www.facebook.com/epoptimists.
On Sunday, June 28, 2026 Bloomington, MN will host the co-ed format for the Midwest Twin Cities Half Marathon Series Event for the 2026 racing season. Each event will offer a Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, and our Kids One Mile Fun Run, finishing in the family-friendly atmosphere of Normandale Lake Park in the heart of Bloomington, Minnesota. Join us for this Midwest Half Marathon Series Event Presented by Hellmuth & Johnson.
Our Half Marathon Series Event is produced by Premier Event Management in conjunction with our host community partner of Bloomington, Minnesota. Our Kids One Mile Fun Run will start and finish from our main finish line structure making the Kids event something extra special on race morning. Children from ages 5 to 15 are encouraged to join us on race morning to begin a lifestyle change at our Kids One Mile Fun Run!
Start here to build strong swim fundamentals. This two-hour class begins on land with key techniques, gear and safety, then moves into shallow water for guided skill work. You’ll practice short distances, build confidence in the lake and finish with a longer swim to bring it all together—plus tips for smooth race-day entry and exit.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.