Lake Placid 2025 SWIX LOPPET presented by Ariens

LOPPET LIKE IT’S HOT!

UPDATE: Due to extreme weather conditions, the course has been shortened to an 8 km loop – keeping the all participants closer to the stadium and with races shortened to 1, 2 or 3 Laps ( 8 , 16, or 24 km).

The 50 km Loppet and 25 km Kort Loppet race course will consist of a 25 km loop that traverses through every corner of Mt Van Hoevenberg on the 1980 Olympic Legacy Trails. This is one of the most demanding Loppet courses in the world using many of the challenging climbs and descents from the 50 km race in the 1980 Olympic Games. If you are new to skiing or looking for a fast cruise, the 2, 7.5, & 13 km courses will traverse much less hilly terrain.

Click HERE to view the course maps

The Course: Snow conditions permitting, the 25/50 km racecourse will consist of a 25 km loop starting and finishing in the new cross-country stadium and traversing the 1980 Olympic Legacy Trails. This is one of the most demanding Loppet courses in the world using most of the infamous climbs and descents used for the Olympic 50 km course. If you are new to skiing or looking for a fast cruze, the 2, 7.5, & 13 km courses will traverse much less hilly terrain.

UPDATE: Due to extreme weather conditions, the course has been shortened to an 8 km loop – keeping the all participants closer to the stadium and with races shortened to 1, 2 or 3 Laps ( 8 , 16, or 24 km).

(Click To View/Download Map As A PDF)

Aid Station: There will be an aid station in the 1980 Stadium for racers to stock up on fuel and hydration. This is a cup-less event – racers must carry their hydration vessel (bottle or reusable cup) that can be refilled at the aid station.

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(Race Changes: Changes to Distance and/or Technique can be made until the close of registration at 5:00 pm on Saturday, January 24 . Please log into your Ski Reg account to make your changes.)

Wax Cabins: Available for lease HERE for $50 for the weekend.

Transponder Pickup: All racers will be given a timing transponder to wear during the competition. These will be available near the start 15 minutes before the start of each race. Please arrive in time to pick up your transponder and secure it to one of your ankles with the Velcro strap prior to the start.

Celebration of the Cross Country Community!

There will be activities for folks who are not racing beginning at 9:00 in the Mountain Pass Lodge. A buffet lunch and awards pick-up will begin at 11:00am 12:00pm. Lunch is included with the race entry. Additional tickets for friends and family can be purchased ($35 for Adults, $15 for Children) online at registration.