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Birkie Trek - Nordic Walk
Birkie Trek General Information
The Birkie Trek is a "Nordic walking" event where use of poles is suggested. The Trek is a non-competitive, un-timed walk or jog on the beautiful American Birkebeiner Trail. The Trail, used in the Winter for the American Birkebeiner Cross-Country Ski Marathon, is mowed, relatively smooth, hilly and challenging.
Autumn will be a great time to trek on the trail whether you’ve been on it before, or if it’s your first visit. This is intended to be a challenging, but fun event! All participants will receive a great looking Birkie Trail Run & Trek T-shirt.
The Trek is 13.1 miles (21 kilometers) in length. Minimum age for the Birkie Trek is 16. If you don’t feel you’re ready to tackle the trail and its hills you are welcome to register for and Nordic walk the 5K Run/Walk.
Thanks to our Sponsors we will have a limited supply of “loaner” Nordic walking poles for you to use. You just need return them at the end of the trek.
21K Birkie Trek Fees
| Event | Early Reg. (Until 9-3-10) | Late Reg. (9-4 to 9-24-10) | Race Day Reg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21K Trek | $40 | $50 | $60 |
Birkie Trail Trek Stages/Course Description
- Mile markers will be placed on the trail every mile indicating the number of miles remaining to the finish line. Signs will be placed on the trail marking ½ mile and ¼ mile to the finish line.
- Birkie Trek Nordic walkers may encounter Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay and 5K runners and walkers on the trail, especially later in course.
- Aid Stations are located at: Boedecker, Fire Tower, Timber Trail, and 4K from the Finish Line on the Korte Course
OO to Boedecker Road
Birkie Trail Trekkers start at "OO" at 9:00 a.m.
Distance - 2.7 miles/4.3K
Easiest - The shorter length and moderate hills and flats make for the easiest leg of the event.
Boedecker Road to Timber Trail Road
Distance - 5.9 miles/9.5K
Most Difficult - The longest leg with a major climb to the highest point on the course near the top of Fire Tower Hill. This section will be a challenge!
There will be an intermediate water stop at the Fire Tower aid station, 3 miles (4.8K) into this leg.
Timber Trail Road to the Finish at Telemark!
Distance - 4.5 miles/7.3K
Moderate to Easy - Flat and rolling makes it easier as you make the final push to the finish line!
