Welcome to the

51st Great Labrador Loppet

HOSTED BY MENIHEK NORDIC SKI CLUB

MARCH 28TH, 2026

LABRADOR CITY, NL

“You cannot be at the finish line if you are not at the start line”

The term Loppet is derived from Norwegian culture: "A large and long ski event, a journey, challenging and fun".

A New Brunswick Cross-Country newsletter had the following definition of LOPPET:

"a gathering of over-enthusiastic skiers who wish they could race but can't, so they begin in a bunch at the starting line and go as fast as they want trying to beat no one but themselves so they can have a big feed when they're finished, while they sit around and compare ski waxes and other life changing information."

Menihek Nordic Ski Trails will be closed on Loppet Day, March 28, 2026 this is due to insurance risks and the fact that there will be no one here in case of an accident. Also, no grooming as all equipment will be assigned to grooming the Loppet trails.

Approximate Cost:

2.5 Km $10.00

5Km $15.00

10 Km $25.00

20 Km $40.00