American Birkebeiner

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• 26.2 mile Individual Marathon
• 26.2 mile Marathon Relay
• 13.1 mile Individual Half Marathon
• 13.1 mile Birkie Trek (Nordic Walk)
• 5K Fun Run/Walk

The Birkie Trail Run events take place on the famous Birkie Trail. The Birkie Trail offers a challenging race course for trail runners, on a mowed and relatively smooth grass covered surface from start to finish. The trail is relatively free of rocks, roots or other obstacles.

Complimentary food and beverages will be available for all participants at the finish area, as well as be available for spectators at a nominal cost. Expect lots of door prizes, plus awards for top finishers and age class winners. Plan to be part of this fun event at a beautiful time of the year at a fantastic site.

The last leg of the marathon / half-marathon course/trek transitions from the Birkie Trail to the Birkie Classic Trail at about 34K. The course than transitions to the Kortelopet Trail at about 35K, just before the Timber Trail Road Aid Station (#7) and then follows the Kortelopet Trail to Telemark Resort and the finish. At about 40K, you will be joined by 5K runners.

*** If you are training on this portion of the course, you will see plenty of signs that direct you to Telemark Lodge. Please note that the map may be subject to small variations on race day.

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All finishers of the Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K and the Birkie Trek will receive a medal. 

To assure the safety of all participants and spectators, pets and strollers are not allowed on the course. Pets are also not allowed anywhere on the event grounds, which include the course, finish line, tent, food, and spectator areas. Signs will be posted as a reminder. If you must bring a pet, please confine it to the parking area at Telemark.

Contact the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - 715-798-3833 or the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce - 800-724-2992 for lodging information.  There are many hotels, motels and resorts in the area which fill quickly due to the popularity of the FALL COLOR season.

All race proceeds are used for Birkie Trail maintenance and improvement.

Questions? Call 715-634-5025 or email birkie@birkie.com.