Atons of Minneapolis present Gopher XXV Mount Olympus 🐻🐻

🐻 Atons of Minneapolis present Gopher XXV Mount Olympus

📅 September 10 to 13, 2026

📍 Norway Point Group Center, St. Croix State Park, Hinckley, Minnesota

The Atons of Minneapolis will host Gopher XXV Mount Olympus, a special four day leather run that celebrates both the 25th official Gopher Run and the 54th anniversary of the Atons. This weekend is designed to blend education, dungeon play, camaraderie, and a playful mythological theme inspired by Greek gods and heroes. The event is also being proposed as the site of the 2026 Fall MACC Meeting.

Event Theme and Highlights

Gopher XXV embraces a Mount Olympus theme that encourages fantasy, creativity, and community. The weekend will feature educational workshops during the day and dungeon spaces at night. Guests can expect a welcoming atmosphere filled with brotherhood, kink education, social bonding, and plenty of fun rooted in leather tradition.

Location

The run takes place at the Norway Point Group Center inside St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, Minnesota. The site is approximately 90 minutes north of Minneapolis. It is larger than the Whitewater Group Center used in previous years and is known historically as the longtime home of the Knights of Leather Tournament Run. Norway Point includes four separate “villages,” each with a lodge that will serve as workshop areas during the day and dungeon spaces after dark.

Accommodations

Included at no additional cost

• Twenty eight rustic cabins that sleep eight people each. These are unpowered cabins.
• Three cabins that sleep two people each.
• Five powered buildings that sleep thirty people.
• Optional upgrades

Two guest houses are available for groups that want a more comfortable stay.

• Guest House 1 sleeps up to fifteen people, includes a full kitchen, and has two full bathrooms with showers on each floor.
• Guest House 2 sleeps up to twelve people with the same amenities.

The upgrade cost is 235 dollars per night.

Cost and Meals

Pricing is expected to be similar to the 2024 run with adjustments for inflation and the extended schedule. The estimated cost is 225 to 275 dollars, which includes all meals from Thursday dinner through Sunday breakfast.

Accessibility

Accessible facilities at Norway Point include the A Village restroom, latrine, dining hall, and infirmary.

Wi-Fi Availability

Wi-Fi is available at the Norway Point mess hall, the park office, and the main campground’s visitor center.

Gopher XXV Mount Olympus promises a memorable experience filled with tradition, play, education, and leather community spirit. The Atons look forward to hosting guests and hope to welcome MACC for the Fall 2026 meeting.

About the Atons of Minneapolis

The Atons of Minneapolis, founded in 1972, are one of the longest running leather clubs in the United States. They are known for their commitment to brotherhood, leather culture, education, and community service. The Atons host social events, bar nights, fundraisers, and an annual run that brings together leather people from across the country. The club values inclusivity, respect, and camaraderie and is a proud member of the Mid America Conference of Clubs.