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50th Anniversary Slumberland American Birkebeiner Makes History by Closing Registration on September 27, 2023
HAYWARD, WISCONSIN – September 28, 2023 – The 50th Anniversary Slumberland American Birkebeiner has witnessed an unprecedented rate of registrations for the 2024 event. As a result, the iconic Slumberland […]
Icebug Birkie Trail Run: Participants Brave the Rain for a Memorable Event
Hayward, Wis. – September 25, 2023 – The 2023 Icebug Birkie Trail Run, which took place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, proved to be an unforgettable experience despite the rainy […]
Olympic Gold Medalist Jessie Diggins to Ski 50th Anniversary Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Announcement Made at Capital Campaign Kickoff Event
Hayward, Wis. (August 28, 2023) – The Slumberland American Birkebeiner, North America’s premier cross-country ski race, is thrilled to announce that Olympic Gold Medalist Jessie Diggins will be participating in […]
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Launches Public Phase of Campaign for Mt. Telemark Village
Hayward, Wis. (August 23, 2023) – It’s Finally Happening! The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is thrilled to announce the public launch of its $10 Million campaign for Mt. Telemark Village […]
One Track Mind Foundation Fulfills Funding Needs for Trek Trails at Mt. Telemark Village
Hayward, WI (May 2, 2023) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is excited to announce their partnership with One Track Mind (OTM) Foundation to complete the development of approximately […]
Weather doesn’t put a damper on annual Birkie Week events
HAYWARD, WI (February 25, 2023) – Birkie Week 2023 officially kicked off with nearly perfect conditions during the Open Track events on Wednesday, followed by snowstorm Wednesday night that brought […]
American Birkebeiner Gets More Cowbell
45-time Birkie racer sparks personalized commemorative bell Hayward, WI — February 20, 2023 — To celebrate athletes and create even more cheering clamor at the nation’s largest ski race, the […]
Legislature Recognizes the American Birkebeiner
Adopts Resolution Declaring February 20-26 as American Birkebeiner Week in Wisconsin MADISON – With the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 3 by the State Assembly during Thursday’s floor session, […]
33rd Annual Seeley Hills Classic Hosts over 600 Participants and SuperTour Races
Hayward, WI (January 15, 2023) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation hosted over 500 citizen racers and 100 SuperTour athletes at the 33rd annual Seeley Hills Classic on Saturday, January […]
