Wirth Lake reLoppet

Come ski the Theo Wirth trail system from Wirth Lake to the world class snowmaking trails at The Trailhead. Full COVID-19 mitigation protocols will be in place with seeded and distanced starts.

Race Details

• The reLoppet is a timed event for those skiers who were unable to participate in person on February 6th or 7th
• The race will be your choice of style-classic or skate. Assuming conditions hold for the natural snow trails, a classic track will be groomed on the right. The snowmaking trails guarantee a classic track.
• Bag drop, if needed, will be available near the boat ramp and portapotties on the east side of the lake. Please be sure to label your bag with your race number BEFORE you arrive. Place your bag in the designated vehicle or on the nearby tarps.
• Results will be available at www.mtecresults.com

COVID-19 Safety

• Please review the MN Department of Health (MDH) Health Screening Form before you come to the race.
• Stay home if you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days or if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, chills, shortness of breath, a new cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, or loss of smell or taste.
• Masks are required before and after your event, in the start and finish areas, and must be carried with you during the race.

Packet Pickup

• Drive-through Packet Pickup will be 3-6pm on Friday, Feb. 19th at the Trailhead
  
• Race Day Packet Pickup will be at the Start Line near Wirth Lake (see map) starting at 2:00pm

Start Protocol

• Please KNOW YOUR START TIME: Start times will be available HERE (noon, Fri, Feb 19)
• Expect pods of 8-12 skiers to start every three minutes. The first pod will start at 3:00pm
• There wlll be two corrals: the “Even Time” corral is for even start times (e.g. 3:00, 3:06, etc) and the “Odd Time” corral for add start times (3:03, 3:09, etc).
• Within each pod, one skier will start every 10 seconds.
• Please do not arrive at the start corrals earlier than 5 minutes before your start time.
• Please stay away from the front of the start area before your race start as your chip will be read by the timing sensors.

Course

• Course map and route to/from parking is HERE
• Please be aware that there may be some public skiers on the course (first section to N Wirth). Please be courteous and remember that this year is much more about participation and the joy of being active outdoors than competition.
• You will get a cloth bib to commemorate the event, the bib will have your timing chip attached!
• Please plan on being self-sufficient (water, fuel) as aid stations are not provided
• There will be NO post-race party or awards ceremony

Parking

Centralized parking at Mortenson is available and is just a short walk or ski to the start area. From the finish at the Trailhead, it is a short walk back to your car at Mortenson. Please do not park in any reserved spots.