Lake Placid Loppet
Celebrating 30 years 1982 - 2012
The Lake Placid Loppet has established itself as one of the best events of its kind in the country. Since 1981, thousands of skiers have enjoyed skiing and racing on the challenging Mt. Van Hoevenberg trails at the Olympic Sports Complex.
The Lake Placid Loppet is your race. It's a chance for you get out on a course that follows—almost exactly—the course laid out for the 1980 Winter Olympics and see what you've got. And have fun. The Loppet, held annually for more than a quarter-century, is part of the American Ski Marathon Series. It’s open to everyone and attracts scores of skiers from near and far. You can enter either the 50 km or 25 km race as either a classic or free skier, and you’ll share the course with skiers who train year-round and others who have never before worn a bib number. It’s tough, it's demanding and, winding through stands of Adirondack forest, it’s beautiful.
Schedule
Friday, February 3, 2012
Olympic Sports Complex Cross Country Lodge
- 3:00 p.m. - Bib Pickup and Late Registration Open
- Complimentary beverages & hors d'oeuvres
- Fireside chat with old friends and new
- 6:30 p.m. - "Waxing for Race Day" Clinic
- 6:30 p.m. - .5km Kids Race Free for all children 12 and under
- 8:00 p.m. - Bib Pickup, Late Registration Close
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Olympic Sports Complex Cross Country Lodge
- 7:00 a.m. - Bib Pickup
- 8:30 a.m. - Bib Pickup Closes
- 9:00 a.m. - 50K Classic Technique Race Start
- 9:15 a.m. - 25K Classic Technique Race Start
- 10:00 a.m. - 50K Free Technique Race Start
- 10:15 a.m. - 25K Free Technique Race Start
- 3:00 p.m. - Awards Banquet - Lake Placid Conference Center
WEATHER
In the event there is insufficient snow cover, the race organizers will decide as of Wednesday, February 1, whether to hold the event as scheduled. Organizers will contact registrants via email, but you should also be prepared to check back to this webpage for updates or call the Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Center at (518) 523-2811. If necessary, the postponement date has been set as Saturday, March 10. No refunds will be made to competitors unable to compete on the alternate date.
Awards and Activities
An Awards Banquet will take place at 3:00 pm at the Lake Placid Conference Center. Price of registration includes awards banquet. You will receive a ticket in your registration packet and additional tickets will be available at race registration and at the door. ($25 Adults, $20 Children under 12)
Awards are presented to the top three finishers in each class for Classic and Free Techniques at the 25km and 50km distances. Additional awards are presented to the first overall male and female finisher in the Loppet.
Awards have been generously donated by High Peaks Cyclery.
The Lake Placid Loppet Founders Trophy is presented in memory of Dr. Francis B. Trudeau, the original Lake Placid Loppet race organizer. The trophy is presented to the oldest finisher of the 50km Lake Placid Loppet
