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Top 10 Reasons to Catch Birkie Fever in September!
Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Register for the Birkie Trail Run & Trek Now! #10 – Save Money! There are only 4 days before the August 15th price increase! # 9 – Fun! The great running buddies you meet on the trail! # 8 – The Colors! See the north woods in all its spectacular autumn glory! […]
Job Opening: Birkie Enterprises Retail Manager
Job Title: Birkie Enterprises Retail Manager (BRM) Organization Summary: Birkie Enterprises (BE) is a retail sales partner of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) Location of Position: Hayward, WI Attributes Required: This position is responsible for all facets of the Birkie Enterprises retail operation. BRM must be self-motivated, outgoing, organized and structured. A passion for […]
Legacy of the American Birkebeiner Event Slated for August 12
Watch the livestream of tonight’s Legacy of the American Birkebeiner presentation by Tom Kelly, longtime friend and skiing historian. Click here to join the live stream at 7pm. Largest Ski Marathon in North America Announces Plans for Museum Tom Kelly: Legacy of the American Birkebeiner RSVP – Click Here. Hayward, WI (July 24, 2015) — Each […]
2016 Annual Meeting Agenda
6:45p.m. Call to order >> Board President’s Remarks – Paul Eckerline >> Introduction of Board of Directors and Candidates – Paul Eckerline >> Treasurer’s Financial Update – Joe Timmerman >> Trail Update – Chris Campbell >> Worldloppet Update – Dennis Kruse >> Tony Wise Museum of the American Birkebeiner – Allison Slavick >> The Foundation […]
Runners Take It to the Woods on Iconic Northern Wisconsin Birkie Trail
One day, eight events, including NEW Ultra 100K Marathon. Hayward, WI (July 7, 2015) — From the challenge and intensity of a 100km Ultra Marathon to the fun of a 5k run, an anticipated 1000 runners and trekkers from around the Midwest will take to the trails for the 14th annual Birkie Trail Run & […]
SUCCESS!!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy Knutson 715.638.2637 Nancy.Knutson@Birkie.com American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Crosses the Finish Line in Phase I of First Ever Capital Campaign Phase I Capital Campaign Secures Start & Improves Finish Experience Hayward, Wis. (June 16, 2015) In just 7-months, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has reached the $650,000 fundraising goal for […]
2016 Slumberland American Birkebeiner Registration Opens Monday, May 4
SKI January 17, 2016 – Birkie Tour – Register HERE February 20, 2016 – Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet or Prince Haakon – Register HERE RUN September 26, 2015 – Birkie Trail Run & Trek – Register HERE BIKE March 5, 2016 – Fat Bike Birkie – Register HERE LIVE! Live the Birkie Lifestyle All […]
Let’s Wrap this UP!
Matching Grant and Birkie Start Line Parking Opportunity Hello Skiers!! I hope you had a good ski season and a great time at this year’s Birkie festivities! Spring has hit the Northwoods of Wisconsin so while we are sad to have the ski season end, we are excited to begin strategizing for future events […]
Slumberland Furniture Becomes Title Sponsor of the American Birkebeiner
HAYWARD, Wisconsin (April 3, 2015) –The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation and Slumberland Furniture are thrilled to announce an extended partnership with the signing of a three-year agreement naming Slumberland as Overall Title Sponsor of the American Birkebeiner, which encompasses the American Birkebeiner ski race and the Birkie’s year-round lifestyle brand. The grand opening of Slumberland’s […]
Birkie Bonus April 1st & 2nd
Get Your “BIRKIE BONUS” – Sign Up ONCE for 3-4 Birkie Events Two-Day Sign-Up Happens on APRIL 1-2 For those of you who already do more than one Birkie event, and for those of you who would like to branch out and try new things, welcome to the 2nd year of “Birkie Bonus”–a way to […]
