New - Hoigaard's Nordic Walk

This is an opportunity to explore the trails of Theodore Wirth Park without all the competition . . . The Nordic Walk is a non-competitive, un-timed walk or jog. 

Nordic walkers complete the same course as the Half-Marathon participants (13.1 miles – mostly on dirt or grass trails) – but there will be a 10 kilometer (6.1 miles) cutoff as well.  Nordic walking poles are encouraged but not required (a limited number of loaner poles will be available).  All Nordic Walk participants receive a commemorative Trail Loppet t-shirt. 

The Nordic Walk starts at 8 a.m. – one hour before the Half Marathon.  Nordic walkers will be on their own for most of the event, but will have an opportunity to see some of the faster half marathon runners toward the end of the Nordic Walk.

Completely supported – with aid stations and course marking along the way.