Barnebirkie Youth Ski Tour

Thursday, February 25, 2027
Non-Competitive Youth Ski Event
Main Street, Hayward, WI

The Barnebirkie is Where Birkie Dreams Begin!

Open to skiers between the ages 3 and 13, this non-competitive ski events gets kids excited to be outside, on skis, and having fun. Kids choose the distance that they are ready to ski: a 1/2K, 1K, or 3K course, all ending at Main Street in Hayward, WI, at the iconic finish line of the American Birkebeiner.

This event is non-competitive. Youth skiers looking to compete can race in the Junior Birkie on the same day at 1pm.

Barnebirkie Wave/Distance Options

The Barnebirkie will start behind the Intermediate and Primary Schools and finish on Main Street at the American Birkebeiner Finish arch in downtown Hayward, WI.

Wave	Start Time	Distance	Start Locaion	Recommend Age
Purple	11:30 am	500 m (0.3 miles)	American Birkebeiner Trailhead	3 to 8; Beginner
Red	11:35 am	3K (1.9 miles)	American Birkebeiner Trailhead	8 to 13; Intermediate to Advanced
Green	11:40 am	1K (0.6 miles)	American Birkebeiner Trailhead	5 to 10; Intermediate to Advanced

Wave Assignment

Barne skiers registering for the 3K tour will be in the Red Wave.

Barne skiers registering for the 1K tour will be in the Green Wave.

Barne skiers registering for the 500 m tour will be in the Purple Wave.

Please note the following important information regarding the safety of the children and the integrity of the course:

Any adult accompanying Barne skiers on the course must be on skis. Otherwise, adults must stay off of the groomed ski course. Thank you!
Meet your little skier directly outside of the Finish Line. Volunteers will be on hand to reunite skiers and family members. Please stay out of the direct finish line – some skiers may come in fast!
NO PETS PLEASE.