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PHOTOS: 6th Annual Tri-Loppet Triathlon Canoe/Kayak, Run, Bike

The rain held out for a successful race.

Saturday morning, the Tri Loppet Triathlon was held in the urban setting of Minneapolis and Golden Valley. This is not your typical triathlon. It starts with an 8k paddle (canoe or kayak), 5k run (mostly on dirt/grass trails), and ends with 11k bike (a mix of blacktop and dirt/gravel trails). Great live music, food, and beverages were at the finish line for athletes and spectators.

Here are the top finishers by category.

Solo-Mens: Zachary Handler

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Solo-Womens: Kim Rudd

Relay-Mens: Fulton Brewing - Craig Stolen, Allan Shuros, Peter Lande, Jon Drew

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Relay-Womens: LOL - Ladies of the Loppet - Susan Cowsert, Mary Bolla, Katy Vermeer, Jenny Pearson

Relay-Mixed: Cam-Lind-Oft - Kati Campbell, Sam Oftedahl

Relay-Corporate: MN National Guard - Scott Hawks, Matt Pease

Relay-Family: Team Skillicorn - Kelly Skillicorn, Brad Skillicorn, Anni Skillicorn

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