Join us for the 47th annual

Sleeping Giant Loppet

Saturday, March 6th 2027

The Sleeping Giant Loppet is a mass-participation ski festival with fun for the whole family and challenges competitive athletes. The Loppet takes place in the beautiful wilderness setting of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. It features multiple events with distances for skiers of all levels and abilities:

8km Mini-Loppet is perfect for families, children and rookies.
If you're ready to increase your distance or work on your speed, then the rolling 20km Marie Louise Lake loop is for you.
The 35km Tour is a relaxed event that takes in the scenic vistas and challenging terrain of the storied Burma Trail.
The Loppet's flagship events: the 50km distance for Skate, Classic, or Skiathlon. Perfect for elite skiers vying for one of our generous prize packages or citizen racers looking for a PB.

Mark Saturday, March 6th, 2027, on your calendar, and we'll see you at the start of the 47th annual Sleeping Giant Loppet!

Loppet News

2027 Registration opens Sunday, November 15, 2026!

2026 PHOTOS are posted!

FLUORINATED WAX is banned from use at the Loppet.

CASH PRIZES, including $1000 for 1st place Male and Female in the 50km Skate Technique Event, provided by HALFWAY MOTORS. See all the details under: Information/Awards

Win a one-year lease for a NISSAN vehicle. Complete an entry ballot at registration.

Thanks to Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper for sponsoring the 8km Family Mini-Loppet.