Luminary Loppet

• Luminary Features Preparation
• Luminary Party & Operations
• Luminary Clean Up (Sunday)
• Other Tasks

Luminary Distribution High Priority

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February 7, 2026

9:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help be part of the team that distributes ice luminaries through out Lake of the Isles in preparation for the 2024 Luminary Loppet. We need volunteers to assist in moving the ice luminaries throughout the lake with the assistance of snowmobiles, their drivers, and hauling tubs. This task will take place on the ice so dress accordingly and warmly.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Party: Beer Tent/Sales/ID Check High Priority

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 7, 2026

5:30 pm CST - 9:45 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Serving canned beers. ID’ing and selling beer tickets at the Luminary Party.
Must be willing to interact with guests in a very high volume environment. Shift is fast-paced and high-energy. Will be outside - dress warmly. Must be 21 + years of age.
Report to the volunteer tent at the party.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field). Check-in at the volunteer tent.

Luminary Party: Beer Service

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 7, 2026

5:45 pm CST - 10:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help with beer service at the Luminary party.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field).

Luminary Party: Volunteer Check-in Tent High Priority

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February 7, 2026

5:00 pm CST - 8:30 pm CST (Full)

8:00 pm CST - 11:00 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Check in and check out volunteers during arrival and departure from shifts. Serve as general information desk, lost and found, and volunteer/guest Hub. Volunteers for this task will be in a partially covered tent, but dress warmly.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field)

Luminary Party: S'mores Station - Edina Mountain Bike Team

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February 7, 2026

5:30 pm CST - 8:30 pm CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

8:00 pm CST - 11:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Assist in handing out s'mores supplies to Luminary guests.
You will be outside the whole time, please dress accordingly.
Report to Volunteer Check-In Tent located at the party.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field)

Luminary Party: Loppet Foundation Merchandise Booth High Priority

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February 7, 2026

5:00 pm CST - 8:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

7:45 pm CST - 10:30 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help sell Loppet Foundation merchandise at the Luminary Loppet. Volunteers will assist with merchandise set-up, customer service, sales, and and merch booth tear down. (Experience with a POS is a plus but not necessary.) Contact Andrea Bidelman at bidelman@loppet.org for more info.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field)

Luminary Loppet: Medical

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February 7, 2026

5:30 pm CST - 10:30 pm CST (Minimum met, 5 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Provide medical assistance on course at the Luminary Loppet on Lake of the Isles as well as at the Luminary Party. Medical volunteers are approved and scheduled by the Loppet Medical Director. A range of medical training and backgrounds are acceptable and helpful including MD, RN, EMT, AT, Residents and ski/bike patrols. Please answer the medical question during volunteer signup.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field)

Luminary Party: Clean Up High Priority

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February 7, 2026

9:45 pm CST - 11:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with general party clean up and vendor tear down
Will be outside - so dress warmly. Report to the volunteer tent at the party.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field)

Luminary Clean Up: Party Clean Up (Sunday) High Priority

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February 8, 2026

10:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 5 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Take down banners, lighting, and other general party clean up. Wear work gloves if you have them.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field). Check-in at the volunteer tent.

Luminary Clean Up: Enchanted Forest Take Down/Clean Up (Sunday) High Priority

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February 8, 2026

12:00 pm CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help remove lanterns from the trees and pick up any debris left behind after the Luminary. You will be using bamboo poles of various lengths, so manual dexterity and ability to lift a loaded pole from up high and bring it to the ground without dropping the lantern is required. This task will require volunteers to be outside so please dress appropriately. Recommended: light weight liners inside your mittens/gloves will allow for finger dexterity without having to bare your hands.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Newton Ave. and Penn Ave. intersections. (Closer to Newton)

Luminary Clean Up: On Ice Registration Tear Down (Sunday) High Priority

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February 8, 2026

10:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Take down interior and exterior tables, lights, and banners at the four on-ice registration tents the morning after the Luminary Loppet. Dress for walking around the lake to work on the tents.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field).

Luminary Clean Up: Main Trail Cleanup (Sunday) High Priority

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February 8, 2026

10:00 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help be part of transforming the lake, leaving it pristine and debris free. Volunteers for this task ski or walk the lakes picking up Luminary candles, trash, or debris along the way.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Newton Ave. and Penn Ave. intersections. (Closer to Newton)

Luminary Clean Up: Luminary Lane & Luminary Hall (Sunday)

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February 8, 2026

10:00 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help take down the Luminary Lane and Luminary Hall features and get it put away organized and ready for the next year!

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Loppet: Westonka Hot Cocoa Team

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February 7, 2026

5:45 pm CST - 9:15 pm CST (Minimum met, 35 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Luminary Party Clean Up: LNR/Team Birkie

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February 8, 2026

10:30 am CST - 12:30 pm CST (At least 9 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This volunteer listing is specifically for LNR/Team Birkie participants and their friend/family recruits.

Luminary General

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February 7, 2026

6:00 pm CST - 10:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 9 spots remaining)

Volunteer