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RUNNING STORIES: Virginia Runner plans to come back to the Northwoods for the Birkie Trail Run 1/2 Marathon

Joining us from Virginia, Jean and her family will share time in Hayward, WI. Without knowing, I reached out to Jean and Hali, and turns out they are mother and daughter! What a fun connection. Below is her story: “In 2020, we were living in Duluth, my hubby was working out of town, and our […]

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Icebug Birkie Trail Run selected to host USAFT Marathon Trail Championship  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 21, 2024 HAYWARD, WI – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is proud to announce its selection as the host venue for the United States of America Track and Field (USATF) MUT (Mountain Ultra Trail) Marathon Trail Championship as part of the Icebug Birkie Trail Run event on Saturday, September 28th, 2024.  The […]

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RUNNING STORIES: Nebraska Runner comes to the Northwoods for the Birkie Trail Run 5K

In the upcoming months, we’re delighted to share a series of captivating runner stories with you. Our first spotlight falls on Hali and her family, who hail from the heart of Nebraska. Their story is one of resilience, determination, and the joy of running. “I’ve always lived a pretty active lifestyle whether it was swimming, […]

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