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Cederholm and Stevens Top the Podium at 2018 Fat Bike Birkie 47K
Nelson & Nelson Take Top Honors in Chico 21K Hayward, WI (March 10, 2018) – It was a perfect morning under blue skies at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead as riders […]
Fat Bike Birkie Race Registration to Close!
Hayward, WI (March 2, 2018) – The Birkie Trail is widely known as a destination for cross-country skiers, however, once a year the iconic snow-covered trail plays host to fat […]
Gregg Takes her 5th Birkie Crown with Norway’s Gloersen Taking the Title in the 44th Slumberland American Birkebeiner
Skiers from 36 countries & 49 States Compete in the 44th Annual Race HAYWARD, WI (Feb. 24, 2018) – Cold overnight conditions and freshly groomed trails set the stage for […]
Fast and Female Champ Chat Returns to Birkie Week
Empowering Young Female Athletes for a 6th Year Hayward, WI (February 14, 2018) – From fitness activities to inspirational stories, the annual Fast & Female Champ Chat event is a […]
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation to Close 2018 Birkie Race Registration
Registration to Close 11:59pm, Wednesday, December 27 Hayward, Wisconsin (December 26, 2017) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation announced today that registration for the 44th Slumberland American Birkebeiner, the “Birkie,” […]
Holiday Break Brings Back-to-Back Days of XC-Ski Racing to Wisconsin’s North Woods
Spooner Holiday Dash & Double Pole Derby Call Skiers North! Hayward, WI (December 21, 2017) — With trails expertly groomed and more snow on the way, middle school, high school, […]
American Birkebeiner International Bridge coming to Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon
198’ Foot Bridge on Nicollet Mall to feature winter entertainment during 10-day Super Bowl festival MINNEAPOLIS – Cross-country skiing, skijoring and tubing are just a few of the activities that […]
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation and Lumberjack World Championships Foundation to Join Forces
Both Iconic Events Originally Founded by Tony Wise, Hayward, WI Hayward, Wisconsin (December 20, 2017) – Over 50 years ago, Hayward entrepreneur, Tony Wise, picked up the phone and began […]
History Comes to Life at the American Birkebeiner – ABSF Seeks Birkebeiner Warriors, Inga & Prince Haakon
Skiers Needed to Re-enact Historic Birkebeiner Journey at Birkie 2018 Hayward, Wisconsin (November 6, 2017) – In February 2018, an estimated 13,000 cross-country skiers will gather in Cable and Hayward, […]
American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Final Price Increase Fast Approaching
Skiers Encouraged to Register Before November 2, 2017! Hayward, Wis. (October 30, 2017) – With flurries in the air and Birkie week festivities a mere 114 days away, skiers interested […]
