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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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Birkie Announces Skiers to Portray Inga and Warriors at 2023 Birkie

Hayward, WI (January 13, 2023) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is excited to announce the selection of another set of cross-country skiers portraying the two Birkebeiner Warriors, Torstein and […]

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Local Businesses to Provide Amenities at Mt. Telemark Village Outdoor Center

Hayward, WI (December 2, 2022) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has partnered with Backroads Coffee, Vibes Bakery, and New Moon Ski and Bike shop to provide amenities at […]

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American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Announces Trail Partnership with Trek Foundation

Hayward, WI (November 17, 2022) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has partnered with the Trek Foundation to develop 17 miles of mountain bike trails at Mt. Telemark Village. […]

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Runners Will Channel Their Flannel at the Lumberjack Run 5K

Be a Part of Hayward’s Legendary Timber Sports Summer Timber Celebration! With a nod toward Hayward’s deep-seated timber roots, runners and walkers will channel their flannel at the Birkie’s Lumberjack […]

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2023 Birkie Week Registration Opens 

Click Here for 2023 Birkie Week Event Info » 2023 Birkie Week Results » Open Track Returns to Birkie Week Lineup Hayward, WI (May 3, 2022) – The American Birkebeiner Ski […]

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FASTER SKIER: The Future in Birkieland

This article was published by FasterSkier. The Future in Birkieland: A Q & A with ABSF Executive Director Ben Popp Benjamin TheyerlApril 26, 2022 Start of the 2022 American Birkiebeiner […]

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Sonnesyn and Agnellet take top spots in two contested sprints for the Slumberland American Birkebeiner

Sonnesyn and Agnellet take top spots in two contested sprints for the Slumberland American Birkebeiner Skiers from 16 countries & 47 States Competed in the 48th Annual Race HAYWARD, WI (Feb. 26, […]

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