Barnebirkie/Non-Competitive Ski Tour for Youth Ages 3 to 13!
2020-02-20 | Birkie, 10527 Main Street, Hayward, 54843, USA
The Barnebirkie is presented by Johnson Financial Group & Swiss Miss. This is where Birkie Dreams begin! Imagine nearly 1000 kids skiing on Main Street to the iconic finish line of the American Birkebeiner! Kids can choose to ski either a 1/2 km, 1 km or 3 km course. If you are looking for a competitive experience for youth, consider participating in the Junior Birkie race which will be held on the same courses following the Barnebirkie.

Junior Birkie/Individual Race & Sprint Relay for Youth & Juniors
2020-02-20
6 Years Old to High Schoolers! The Junior Birkie Team Sprint Relays will start and finish in downtown Hayward on the American Birkebeiner Finish Line. Teams are composed of 2 or 3 members (depending on age group) of the same gender and age group. Teams may represent a club or school team, but no affiliation with each other is necessary. If you would like to participate in the team relay but are without a team, indicate that in your registration and we will do our best to match you up with another racer needing a teammate. Unofficial teams of mixed gender and/or ages will be allowed to race, but will not be eligible for awards. New in 2020 – a Team Costume Contest!

Birkie Giant Ski Race – Six People on One Pair of Skis!
2020-02-20
Grab friends and family and give the fifth annual Birkie “Giant Ski” race a try! Each team of six people races head to head against another team and the clock for 50 yards on a pair of 25-foot long “Giant Skis” up Hayward’s Main Street*. The event is huge fun for both participants and spectators.

15K Prince Haakon!
2020-02-21
Prince Haakon skiers will have a memorable experience skiing 15 kilometers on the beautiful Birkie Trail. Their journey will culminate with a trip up and over the International Bridge, amidst the ringing cowbells and cheering crowds, as they ski toward the finish line in downtown Hayward WI. Spectators, too, will enjoy the celebratory, festival-like atmosphere, food, and music in downtown Hayward on Friday, for the Korte and Prince Haakon, and on Saturday for the Birkie. It is a great way to catch Birkie Fever! We hope to see you in 2020!

29K Kortelopet
2020-02-21
Have you longed to challenge yourself in a brand new way? Can you imagine the exhilaration of skiing a 29 kilometer race? Do you want to discover what Birkie Fever is all about? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Kortelopet is the race for you…and NOW is the time to take the challenge and ski the adventure!

Adaptive Birkie!
2020-02-21
The Birkie Adaptive Ski event is an exciting part of the American Birkebeiner. This race features adaptive athletes competing head to head on the Birkie Trail.The Adaptive Race will start at Wheeler Rd and follow the Birkie Trail across Lake Hayward and over the International Bridge onto Main Street and across the finish line!

46th Slumberland American Birkebeiner!
2020-02-22
Challenge yourself and experience Birkie Fever! The Slumberland American Birkebeiner is North America’s largest cross-country ski race and a homecoming for cross-country ski racers from around the globe! Ski the adventure!

On Snow Ski & Bike Demo!
2020-02-23
The Sunday Ski Demo will be held at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead — the Birkie Start — at the Great Hall. This event is a great time to try out the latest in ski, boots, poles, and fat bikes, right on the Birkie Trail! From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Sunday–the day after the Birkie!

Fat Bike Birkie Expo
2020-03-06
Check out the Fat Bike Birkie EXPO and Fat Bike Demos! The Fat Bike Birkie, Presented by Freewheel Bike, is the premier on snow bike event in North America.

The Fat Bike Birkie
2020-03-07
Presented by Freewheel Bike, is the premier on snow bike event in North America. Riders test their skill and endurance on the professionally groomed American Birkebeiner Ski Trail!THREE events to choose from: The Big Fat 47K, The Half Fat 21K, and the un-timed Fun Fat 10K Tour – there is something for every rider!

Lumberjack Run
2020-08-01
Be a part of Hayward’s legendary summer celebration, the Lumberjack World Championships, by racing 5K from the shores of Lake Hayward.

Birkie Trail Run Festival
2020-09-26
New venue in 2020! The Birkie Trail Run Festival will start & finish at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead, in Cable, WI! The nine events will traverse the rolling hills and twists & turns of the famous Birkie Trail, as well as single-track sections of the CAMBA trail system. You’ll see beautiful vistas from atop Mt. Telemark, run by crisp cool waters, all amidst the beautiful forests of northwest Wisconsin. The Birkie Trail Run Festival has a friendly north woods vibe, awesome Vendor Fair, a finish-line party with hot lunch, cold Earth Rider craft beer, root beer, on-site camping, bonfires, and much more. Make it a weekend of fun with family and friends! If you love to run on a great trail in the midst of nature, this is the event to put on your calendar NOW. Hills for breakfast anyone? See you in September!

Salsa Ladies Fat Bike Getaway
2020-12-11
This weekend adventure Presented by Salsa Cycles will have you experiencing the great outdoors, riding the legendary Birkie Trail, polishing your fat biking skills, and meeting other women who aspire to or love to ride.

SEELEY HILLS CLASSIC
2021-01-30 00:00 (America/Chicago)
Changes are being implemented for 2021 to provide a safe racing experience during the Covid-19 pandemic. Racers will experience a more physically distanced start area, less congestion on course, and separate race times for the 22K and 42K races. No spectators, please. No indoor spaces will be available and there will be no post race party. However, there will be epic skiing on the Birkie Trail and the course will start and finish in Seeley at OO!

Virtual Birkie
2021-02-20 00:00 - 2021-02-28 00:00
Ski your American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, or Prince Haakon anywhere between Saturday, February 20, 2021 and Sunday, February 28, 2021. Submit your results and you will earn completion credit for the event you are registered for. Switch to virtual through January 22nd to receive your bib, hat, and ski ties before the event days. Skiers may switch to virtual until February 27th and will receive their bib packets after the event. Check out Birkie Virtual Venue Partners if you’re looking for a groomed trail, course suggestions, and more amenities.

Birkie Week Giveaway Day 1
2021-02-22 00:00

Birkie Week Giveaway Day 2
2021-02-23 00:00

Birkie Week Giveaway Day 3
2021-02-24 00:00

Birkie SKATE 43K
2021-02-24 00:00, 2021-02-25 00:00, 2021-02-27 00:00
The 2021 Slumberland American Birkebeiner is Hosted over 5 days from Wednesday, February 24 through Sunday, February 28 Smaller waves, socially distanced spacing, and spread out start times A looped course from the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, WI to OO Trailhead and back Park conveniently close to the adjoining start & finish areas Safety precautions and protocols in place from start to finish Check the Birkie Event Update page and FAQ’s for the latest event news

Birkie Week Giveaway Day 4
2021-02-25 00:00

Birkie Week Giveaway Day 5
2021-02-26 00:00

Birkie CLASSIC 43K
2021-02-26 00:00, 2021-02-28 00:00

Birkie Week Giveaway Day 6
2021-02-27 00:00

Birkie Week Grand Prize Drawing
2021-02-28 00:00

Fat Bike Birkie
2021-03-13 00:00
The Fat Bike Birkie, Presented by Freewheel Bike, is the premier on snow bike event in North America. Riders test their skill and endurance on the professionally groomed American Birkebeiner Ski Trail! THREE events to choose from: The Big Fat 47K, The Half Fat 21K, and the un-timed Fun Fat 10K Tour – there is something for every rider!

Lumberjack Run
2021-07-31 00:00
Be a part of Hayward’s legendary summer celebration, the Lumberjack World Championships by racing 5K (3.2 miles)

Birkie Trail Run Festival
2021-09-24 00:00 - 2021-09-25 00:00
The events will traverse the rolling hills and twists & turns of the famous Birkie Trail. You’ll see beautiful vistas from atop Mt. Telemark and run on challenging hills, all within the beautiful forests of northwest Wisconsin. If you love to run on a great trail in the midst of nature, this is the event to put on your calendar NOW. Hills for breakfast anyone?
