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    SKI . RUN . LIVE!

    The Birkie is a year-round lifestyle choice for thousands of outdoor fitness enthusiasts of all levels. From its signature ski race--the legendary American Birkebeiner--The Birkie has grown into an exciting array of fitness and recreational opportunities. The 88-kilometer Birkie Trail system attracts skiers, runners, bikers, trekkers, and hikers, from casual day-trippers to elite superstars. Located near Hayward and Cable, Wisconsin, the Birkie is now an outdoor sports mecca, a series of great races, a fitness destination, and a lifestyle. Ski . Run . Live!


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    2011 American Birkebeiner Video

    Witness all the events from the 2011 American Birkebeiner. Chapter one includes a thirty-minute edit of the main event while chapter two highlights the Barnebirkie, Barkie Birkie, Giant Ski, Family Fun Race, and The Elite Sprints on Main Street. Chapter three includes the unedited men’s elite wave from start to finish narrated by Dennis Kruse.

    Limited quantities available. Price $24.95, including shipping and handling. Place your order here.

    American Birkebeiner - 2012

    39th ANNUAL BIRKEBEINER

    February 23-25, 2012

     

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    "800 Miles to the South Pole ... on Skis!" Hear six-time Olympic medalist give a presentation on his recent expedition to the South Pole:
    Click Here for details and reservations.


    Make Reservations for Thursday, Fed. 23, of Birkie Week, in downtown Hayward, WI

    Offical Birkie Gear!

    See all the 2012 hats, sweatshirts, T-shirts, the Birkie Buff®, and more. Shop Online Now.

    Confirm Your Registration Online!

    Confirm Your Birkie or Korte registration.

    Birkie/Korte and Prince Haakon Registration is Closed!

    We have reached our cap of 9,000 skiers registered for the Birkie and Kortelopet races, and registration is now closed. We have now reached the cap for the Prince Haakon 12K and it is closed. We will accept mailed entries for the Prince Haakon 12K postmarked today, January 6, 2012.


    Ski your favorite distance at the third annual BirkieTour on Jan. 21.

    Wave Update

    IMPORTANT:  Qualifying Races
    If you are planning on doing a qualifying race to improve your wave placement for the 2012 Birkie or Korte, please note that waves 1 through 5--skate and classic--are full, so the highest wave you can now qualify for is Wave 6.

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    Get Info & Registration for ALL Events

    Learn about all 15 events you can enter during Birkie race week at Events.

    Order Your Hat for Birkie 2012

    SKI LIKE LANDGRAF! Get your official hat in memory of Birkie Founder Dave Landgraf and to support the Landgraf  Ski Strong Foundation & Scholarhip.

    CLICK HERE to ORDER

    Major Sponsors of the Birkie