Lake Placid Loppet

New Year, New Loppet! The Lake Placid Loppet returns this year to Mt Van Hoevenberg. Join us on February 26, 2023, for this annual event open to everyone. Thousands of skiers have participated in this distinctive Nordic race held for over 30 years at MVH. Take on this demanding course, which runs on a slightly modified version of the 50k course constructed for the 1980 Winter Olympics, making it one of the most challenging citizen races in the world. Take on this 50k course in classic or skate disciplines, or if you are not ready for the entire length, we have a Kort 25k. Citizens Series more you speed? Our Citizens Series last race of the season is in the afternoon, register for 12K, 6K or 3K. Fun for the whole family, experience all MVH has to offer with trails, entertainment, and a BBQ. This end of season event is a not to miss staple of our cross country season. This challenging race is a yearly tradition for skiers from near and far. Start your training now. The Loppet should be on everyone’s 2023 list. Saturday, Feb 25 | Nordic | Mt Van Hoevenberg MVH 4:00 – 7:00 am | Bib Pick Up | MVH Sunday, Feb 26 | Nordic | 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