Photo courtesy New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority

Lake Placid Loppet

Don’t miss your chance to ski like a champion at Mt Van Hoevenberg

Are you ready to conquer one of the world's most challenging citizen Nordic races in the world? Then you'll want to be at Mt Van Hoevenberg on February 26, 2023, for this year's Lake Placid Loppet.

This beloved event ("Loppet" means "race" in Norwegian) is held annually against the stunning backdrop of Lake Placid Olympic history on a slightly modified version of the 50k course constructed for the 1980 Winter Games. A citizen’s race means those of us who don’t dwell in the stratosphere amongst Olympic-caliber athletes to get a chance to race on the same courses as these magnificent world-class competitors.

Equally thrilling and demanding, the Loppet can be completed as classic or skate disciplines - if that seems too daunting, opt into the Kort 25K option instead.

The Citizens Series includes 3K, 6K and 12K events if that's more your speed. Those races will occur later in the day, followed by some delicious BBQ fun and live entertainment, making your visit unforgettable. Bring the whole family for a day of late winter fun.

Schedule

Saturday, Feb 25 | Nordic | Mt Van Hoevenberg MVH

• 4:00 am – 7:00 pm | Bib Pick Up | MVH

Sunday, Feb 26 | Nordic | Mt Van Hoevenberg MVH

• 7:00-8:00 am | Bib pick up

• 9:00 am | Indoor Activities

• 9:00 am | 50km Classic

• 9:15 am | 25km Classic Kort

• 10:00 am | 50km Free

• 10:15 am | 25km Free Kort

• 11:30 am-4:00 pm | Live Music and BBQ

• 1:00 pm | 12km Ski Challenge

• 1:00 pm | 6km Ski Challenge

• 1:15 pm | 3km Ski Challenge

For more information and to register, visit the Mt. Van Hoevenberg website.
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