2021 Pre-Loppet

Help distribute packets at drive through pick up.

Help set-up the stadium: Set-up fencing, install the finish line, stage supplies such as aid station, flags and tents. Please dress to be outside!

Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy

Requires knowledge of Wirth Park trails, course review meeting with race director, and knowledge of Loppet marking systems. Mark course (arrows, wrong way signs, other signage, etc) the day before the race. Time for marking is flexible and TBD by the course marking team. If you are interested in joining the Loppet Course Marking team, please contact Paul Johnson, johnson@loppet.org.

N Wirth/Trailhead area

Requires knowledge of Wirth Park trails, Loppet marking system and meeting with Race Director to review courses before race day. Check the courses to ensure that markings are still in place and clear. Repair or add markings as needed. By invite only.

North Wirth/Trailhead

Help set up the start area on Wirth Lake. Dress for working outside.

Assist skiers and bikers with registration, start time assignments, COVID start protocol management, and answer general questions. An orientation will be provided. Ensure Covid practices are being followed, e.g. participants and volunteers are distancing and wearing masks in start area. This is an outside job. Please dress warmly/appropriately.

Wirth Lake

Assist with 5k Start including start assignments and COVID protocols, registration, possible aid station (grab and go), and first finishers. Ensure Covid practices are being followed, e.g. participants and volunteers are distancing and wearing masks in start area and unnecessary spectators are not gathering. This is an outside job. Please dress warmly/appropriately.

Lower Stadium at The Trailhead in Wirth Park

Monitor critical locations on the course. Help keep participants safe and cheer them on. This is an outside job. Please dress warmly/appropriately.

Wirth Lake area to north Wirth near Trailhead

Help with the finish line, assist with timing, and help pick up the stadium after the race so that it is ready for skiers in the afternoon!

Lower Stadium near The Trailhead in Wirth Park

Ski behind the final participant to provide encouragement, inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has finished.

Bike behind the final participant to provide encouragement, inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has finished.

Provide medical assistance on the course and start/finish areas. 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.

Assist and support the traffic and parking logistics at the event.

Driver for medical support, must be familiar with snowmobiles and the Wirth ski trails

Looking for an enthusiast photographer to capture pictures of the event. You can use any device you may have as we do not have one to provide. After the event to submit to marketing team for Loppet Foundation use.

Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy

Review with race director or bike lead areas where bike course deviates from ski trails and stage course marking. Evaluate and prep course before and race morning, make adjustments as needed. Course marshal these segments.
Pre-Race: Review course with race director or bike lead
Sat, 1/16: Prep/Stage course, time is flexible depending on the bike team
Sun, 1/17, 8am-12pm: Check course, make adjustments, course marshal
Mon, 1/18, 7am-8am: Check course for hybrid racers

Trails near Chalet (Judy, Conundrum).

Assist with radio and camera work.