PURE FUEL

Lumberjack Run
2020-08-01 | Birkie, 10527 Main Street, Hayward, 54843, USA
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?

Ladies Fat Bike Getaway
2021-12-10 00:00 - 2021-12-11 00:00
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. The Ladies Fat Bike Getaway Presented by Salsa is an adventure that is close to home and filled with fun. Gift yourself this exciting getaway with friends!

Barkie Birkie
2022-02-24 08:00 - 17:00
Skijoring combines cross country skiing with dog power. The skier is attached to his/her dog with a belt and towline. The dog then runs ahead as the skier skis. Skijoring is a team sport that allows both human and canine counterparts to exercise and enjoy the great outdoors.
Skijoring is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring meaning ski driving. The sport has been around for hundreds of years and originally started using reindeer and wooden skis. The sport also uses horses, but dogs are now the most common animals used in skijoring.
Most medium size dogs (30 pounds and up) who are trained properly can be candidates for skijoring.

Birkie Youth Ski events
2022-02-24 08:00 - 17:00
Junior Birkie
he Junior Birkie is for Junior skiers that are ready to race!
Individual Races
The event starts behind the Hayward Intermediate and Primary Schools and finishes at the American Birkebeiner Finish Line on Main Street in Hayward. There are two race distances for the different Junior Birkie age groups, see table below. The first 350 participants will get a Junior Birkie hat.
Team Sprint Relays
The Junior Birkie Team Sprint Relays will start and finish in downtown Hayward on the American Birkebeiner Finish Line!
Barnebirkie Youth Ski Tour
Non-Competitive Ski Tour for Youth Ages 3 to 13 Years Old
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 course following the Barnebirkie.
The first 900 participants at bib pickup will receive a Barnebirkie hat!

Birkie Expo
2022-02-24 08:00 - 2022-02-25 17:00
Make sure to stop and say Hi on your way to check out great new skis, boots, poles, wax, gear, clothing, ways to fuel your active outdoor lifestyle, fat bikes, trail running shoes, and more! This is THE place for samples, swag, big discounts, and a chance to connect with some great organizations that support your passion for skiing and the Birkie community.

Birkie Prince Haakon 15K and ParaBirkie
2022-02-25 08:00 - 17:00
Prince Haakon 15K
The Prince Haakon event is named after the baby prince who started it all! Be a part of the Birkie week fun and excitement! You’ll ski through the forest on the amazing Birkie Trail, glide across frozen Lake Hayward, crossover the American Birkebeiner International Bridge as you make your way to the finish line on Hayward’s snow-covered Main Street!
ParaBirkie
The ParaBirkie event is an exciting part of the American Birkebeiner. This race features adaptive athletes competing head to head on the Birkie Trail.

Slumberland American Birkebeiner
2022-02-26 08:00 - 17:00
We’re looking forward to Birkie 2022 with excitement as we return to a traditional Slumberland American Birkebeiner experience. Skiers will start at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, WI, as they ski their way through the forest on the Birkie Trail, glide across Lake Hayward, cross over the American Birkebeiner International Bridge, as they head toward the finish line on Hayward’s snow-covered Main Street. We’ve heard it time and time again, once you ski a Birkie you’re forever changed and return to experience this amazing event year after year. We hope to see you on the finish line!

Fat Bike Birkie
2022-03-12 08:00 - 17:00
On the World Famous Birkie Trail in Cable, Wisconsin!
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!

2023 Birkie Expo!
2023-01-31 09:00 - 20:00
Check out great new skis, boots, poles, wax, gear, clothing, ways to fuel your active outdoor lifestyle, fat bikes, trail running shoes, and more!
This is THE place for samples, swag, big discounts, and a chance to connect with some great organizations that support your passion for skiing and the Birkie community.

American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Open Track
2023-02-22 07:00 - 17:00
The Open Track experience is back again! Same great events, same race course, inspiring downtown finish, simply with a more relaxed approach. The Open Track event is for skiers that want to compete against themselves on the famed Birkie Trail. Limited to the first 1000 people, you will experience less crowding, more open trail, and an opportunity to ski with other registered friends and family. It’s an exciting way to kick-off the beginning of Birkie Week 2023!

Barkie Birkie
2023-02-23 08:00 - 13:00
Skijoring combines cross country skiing with dog power. The skier is attached to his/her dog with a belt and towline. The dog then runs ahead as the skier skis. Skijoring is a team sport which allows both human and canine counterparts to exercise and enjoy the great outdoors.
Skijoring is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring meaning ski driving. The sport has been around for hundreds of years and originally started using reindeer and wooden skis. The sport also uses horses, but dogs are now the most common animals used in skijoring.
Most medium size dogs (30 pounds and up) who are trained properly can be candidates for skijoring.
