American Birkebeiner

• The Junior Birkie presented by CenturyLink will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014, at Telemark Resort in Cable, Wisconsin, start time to be announced.
• Race day options include the 1.5 km (for 8-9 year olds), 3.5 km (for 10-18 year olds) freestyle (skate or stride) Mass Start Individual Race divided into age/gender races and the 3 by 1.5km High School Mass Start Relay by gender.
• Event day registration and bib pick up will take place in the tent at the stadium area behind the resort. See registration and bib pick up times on this page.
• Athletes may participate in both events, but must register for each individually.

3.5 km Freestyle (skate or classic technique) Mass Start Individual Race

• Youth skiers ages 8-9 can participate in the 1.5 km Freestyle (skate or stride) Mass Start and 10-12, 13-15 and 16-18 can participate in the 3.5 km Freestyle (skate or stride) Mass Start. All ages start together.  See schedule.
• Everyone receives a medal, and age class prizes will be awarded.
• This event also incorporates the CXC J3, J4 and J5 Championships for those athletes who are CXC members. For CXC membership and information see www.cxcskiing.org.

• The Mass Start Relay follows the conclusion of the 8-9 year old Mass Start Individual Races.
• Team members must ski on the same High School team and be in grades 9-12.The event is limited to 75 teams.
• Team members should send in 3 applications in one envelope or register together on race morning.

3.5K Individual Event Awards

• Top 3 receive awards immediately after each heat.

Team Relay Awards

• Awards for Top 3 Teams immediately after each heat.