Holiday Break Brings Two Days of XC Racing to Wisconsin’s North Woods

Spooner Holiday Dash & Double Pole Derby Events Call Skiers North! Hayward, WI (December 15, 2016) — With trails groomed and more fresh snow on the way, middle school, high […]

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American Birkebeiner Trail Named Best Cross-Country Ski Destination in the United States

Birkie Race Also Awarded 2016 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Hayward, Wisconsin (November 29, 2016) — The American Birkebeiner Trail was named the number one cross-country ski destination in […]

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The American Birkebeiner was awarded the 2016 Small Market Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Hayward, WI — The Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau and the American Birkebeiner (The Birkie) have been named 2016 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination […]

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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 2017 Hayward, Wisconsin (November 7, 2016) – In February 2017, an estimated 13,000 cross-country skiers will gather in Cable and Hayward, […]

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Compete Against Others Found Around the Globe in the SkiErg World Sprints at the Birkie Office!

Hayward, Wisconsin (November 7, 2016) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) office today announced that they are an official SkiErg competition site for the SkiErg World Sprints. Nordic skiers, […]

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American Birkebeiner Ski Race Closes 2017 Registration

Race Cap Reached – Birkie Registration Closes Hayward, Wisconsin (November 4, 2016) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation announced today that registration for the 44th Slumberland American Birkebeiner, the “Birkie,” […]

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American Birkebeiner Ski Race to Close 2017 Registration

Registration to Close 11:59pm, Thursday, November 3 Hayward, Wisconsin (November 3, 2016) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation announced today that registration for the 44th Slumberland American Birkebeiner, the “Birkie,” […]

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Birkebeiner Director visits Rhinelander, Nordic Ski Club gets $1,000 grant

WJFW – TV 12 — Watch Video RHINELANDER – Leaves cover the ground instead of snow, but that doesn’t stop Ben Popp from dreaming. “Hopefully it snows soon,” said Popp. […]

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Runners from Idaho, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois & Canada Podium at the Birkie

Caitlin Gregg 2016 Half-Marathon Champion (Olympian/Nordic) Corrine Malcom 2016 Marathon Champion (USTAF 50-Mile National Champion) Brian Gregg 2016 Half-Marathon Champion (Olympian/Nordic) 2016 Birkie Trail Run and Trek Hayward, WI (October […]

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Defending Female Champions Klinner, Braund, & Stout Return for 2016 Birkie Trail Run & Trek

USA National 50-Mile Trail Champion Comes Home to Run Marathon Hayward, WI (September 28, 2016) – Three 2015 champions are returning to defend their titles at the 2016 Birkie Trail […]

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