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Sonnesyn and Maifeld-Carucci Top the Podium in the 45th Slumberland American Birkebeiner
Skiers from 23 countries & 49 States Participated in the 45th Annual Festivities HAYWARD, WI (Feb. 23, 2019) – Amidst a flurry of morning snow, skiers lined up at the start line of the 45th Slumberland American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest cross-country ski marathon. Alayna Sonnesyn, S. Londonderry, VT, and Akeo Maifeld-Carucci, Craftsbury Common, VT […]
2019 American Birkebeiner Elite Skiers to Watch
Birkie Skate Men Brian Gregg (USA) Team Gregg Olympian – 2014 3rd American Birkebeiner Freestyle (2012) Will be racing his 11th American Birkebeiner 20 U.S. Super Tour podiums, 5 wins NCAA All-American Bib # 22 Matt Liebsch (USA) 9 World Cup starts Champion – American Birkebeiner (2009) Will be racing his 15th American Birkebeiner Bib […]
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Announces Honorary Race Starter – Olympian Kikkan Randall
Festival of Birkie Nordic Ski Events Begins in 8 Days Hayward, WI (February 13, 2019) – The 45th Annual Slumberland American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest cross-country ski race, is pleased to announce the honorary race starter for Birkie 2019. On Saturday, February 23, Kikkan Randall, five-time Olympian and PyeongChang gold medalist, will welcome, motivate, and […]
Bringing the Birkebeiner Legacy to Life at the Birkie
Descendants of Founding Birkie Skier Selected as 2019 Birkebeiner Warriors & Inga Hayward, WI (February 23, 2019) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of the trio of cross-country skiers who will depict two Birkebeiner Warriors and Inga, the mother of baby Prince Haakon. On February 23, 2019, William Andresen […]
Kikkan Randall, 5X Olympian & 2018 Gold Medalist, to Lead Fast and Female Champ Chat at Birkie 2019
Hayward, WI (February 7, 2019) – Who can forget the magic of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics when Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins won the hearts of the nation as they skied their way to a gold medal in the team sprint freestyle cross-country ski race. And, it’s not every day that girls have opportunity to […]
Registration for the 45th American Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Race to Close This Week!
“Birkie” is North America’s Largest Cross-Country Ski Race & the Greatest Show on Snow! Hayward, Wisconsin (December 19, 2018) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation announced today that registration for the 45th Slumberland American Birkebeiner, the “Birkie,” North America’s largest cross-country ski race, will close at 11:59pm, Thursday, December 20, 2018, as the race has […]
Salomon Is New Sponsor of Birkie’s Fast-Growing Kortelopet Ski Race
3-Year Agreement Puts Salomon in Spotlight of Largest Ski Race in North America Hayward (WI) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has announced a multi-year agreement with Salomon, international Alpine skiing equipment, snowboarding, Nordic, and running brand, to make it the new Presenting Sponsor of its iconic Kortelopet 29-kilometer ski race starting with the […]
17th Birkie Trail Run Festival Welcomes Elites for USATF Half Marathon Trail National Championship
8 Events, 1 Day, 1200 Runners Take to the Trails at Birkie Trail Run Festival Hayward, WI (September 26, 2018) – September 29, 2018 marks the 17th running of the Birkie Trail Run Festival, presented by the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation. The event is held on the legendary hills of the iconic Birkie Trail. For […]
