Laddies Loppet

Minnesota Mountain Bike Series

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family Friendly
🪅 Festival
⛰️ Scenic
Event Date

Aug 31, 2025

Location

Callaway, MN

Discipline

Mountain Bike

About

Conquer rugged trails and legendary climbs in Minnesota’s oldest MTB challenge.

Held every Labor Day weekend, Laddies Loppet is one of the Midwest’s most iconic mountain bike events, taking place at Maplelag Resort in Minnesota. As part of the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series, this race welcomes riders of all skill levels, featuring technical singletrack, punchy climbs, and scenic lakeside stretches. With categories ranging from kids comp to elite, and festive amenities including onsite camping, Laddies Loppet promises both serious competition and a memorable family weekend in its 35th running.

COURSE DETAILS

Multiple race distances: Marathon (48 miles), Elite Men (20 miles), Elite Women (16 miles), Sport (12 miles), Comp (16 miles), Kids Comp (3 miles). The course features technical singletrack, punchy climbs, lakeside drops, and well-known segments like 'Moorhead' and 'Bjorps Bump.'

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • One of the longest-running MTB races in the Midwest (since 1990 / 35th year in 2025)
  • Family-friendly categories from kids to elite
  • Technical and scenic singletrack course with notable sections
  • Camping at Maplelag Resort for a festive race weekend

RIDE TYPES

XC-CrossCountry
Single Speed

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

3 miles (Kids Comp), 12 miles (Sport), 16 miles (Comp/Elite Women), 20 miles (Elite Men), 48 miles (Marathon)

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Elevation not specified in sources

Terrain

Technical singletrack with punchy climbs, varied woodland and lakeshore trails.

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