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Stay for SUNDAY of Birkie Week!
Make It Part of YOUR Birkie Experience! The American Birkebeiner’s Sunday On-Snow Ski Demo on February 22, the day after the big race, will celebrate its third year at the […]
Annie’s Birkie Countdown Introduction
We hope you enjoy this first installment in an ongoing series from the new Birkie Ambassador Annie Hart. “Annie’s Birkie Countdown” – the Birkie ABCs — starts today with an […]
The Birkie Office Has Moved!
HAYWARD, Wisconsin (September 10, 2014) – Over the next six months, our Main Street office building will be undergoing a much needed remodel, so please plan to visit us in […]
Recap of the 2014 ABSF Annual Meeting
Celebrating a successful 2014 and laying big plans for the future HAYWARD, Wisconsin (August 11, 2014) – It was an amazing day for the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation’s Annual Meeting Party, […]
Fee Increase Aug. 16, Birkie Trail Run & Trek
Birkie Trail Run & Trek Next Fee Increase Is August 16 Event Date: September 27 . Register Now and Save! Marathon . Half Marathon […]
2015 Birkie T-shirt Design Contest Winner!
It was another great year for the American Birkebeiner T-Shirt Design Contest. Congratulations to Marc Shapiro of Minneapolis, MN, the winner decided by a week of online voting July 28th […]
2014 Birkie Skier Development Grant Program is now open!
HAYWARD, Wisconsin (August 3, 2014) – The mission of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is to promote cross country skiing as a fun, energetic activity that is part of an active […]
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Appoints New Director of Race Operations
Allan Serrano to Take on Race Operations of Largest Ski Race in North America HAYWARD, Wisconsin (July 21, 2014) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has appointed Allan Serrano […]

Best of Both – Birkie & Loppet Half Marathons
The Birkie Trail Run and the City of Lakes Trail Loppet, MN, have teamed up to offer a “Best of Both!” Run the City of Lakes Surly Trail Loppet (Sept. […]

Birkie Trail Run & Trek — Now With Singletrack!
HAYWARD, Wisconsin (June 27, 2014) – The five events of the 12th annual Birkie Trail Run & Trek on Sept. 27 put you on some of the best sections of […]