Minneapolis, MN, United States · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Loopet Loppet 6 Hour Run
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (6h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 274 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6h | 4 | Patrick Homyak · 51.499 km | Alana Lucio Thomas · 46.671 km |
| 2024 | 6h | 6 | Ryan Larson · 49.889 km | Keren Gudeman · 48.280 km |
| 2023 | 6h | 5 | Phillip Tencick · 51.499 km | Freya Stein · 53.108 km |
| 2022 | 6h | 2 | Mark Kalar · 49.889 km | — |
| 2021 | 6h | 3 | Timothy Johnson · 50.694 km | Julie Johnson · 50.694 km |
The field shrank 33% between 2024 (6) and 2025 (4). 25% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (6h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.