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Birkie Events Calendar

There is always something happening in Birkieland!  Join us for a year-round schedule of fun, healthy, active, lifestyle events!  Ski, run, bike…live the Birkie lifestyle!

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August 2020

Lumberjack Run
Be a part of Hayward’s legendary summer celebration, the Lumberjack World Championships, by racing 5K from the shores of Lake Hayward.
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September 2020

September 26, 2020 – Birkie Trail Run Festival
9 events – one fun day!
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December 2020

Salsa Ladies Fat Bike Getaway
This weekend adventure Presented by Salsa Cycles will have you experiencing the great outdoors, riding the legendary Birkie Trail, polishing your fat biking skills, and meeting other women who aspire to or love to ride.
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Hayward Dash
Held at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, the 2020 Hayward Dash is an event for MS/HS/College skiers
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January 2021

Gitchi Gami Games
The Gitchi Gami Games are part of the Junior Cup & Youth Cup event series in 2021.
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Seeley Hill Classic
The Seeley Hills Classic is the second-largest annual classic cross-country ski event on the American Birkebeiner Trail.
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Birkie Tour
The Birkie Tour is pure fun, plain and simple.  It’s a great way to experience the wonderful Birkie Trail system with family and friends.
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February 2021

Barkie Birkie Skijor
This event is a great opportunity for skiers and spectators to enjoy the sport of Skijoring and for the dogs to show off their “Barkie Fever”!
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Barnebirkie
This is where Birkie Dreams begin! Imagine nearly 1000 kids skiing on Main Street to the iconic finish line of the American Birkebeiner! 
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Junior Birkie
The Junior Birkie, presented by Gear West and Rossignol, is for Junior skiers that are ready to race!
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Birkie Giant Ski
Each team of six people races head to head against another team and the clock for 50 yards on a pair of 25-foot long “Giant Skis” up Hayward’s Main Street*
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Birkie Bash Celebration 2021
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Birkie Expo
Check out great new skis, boots, poles, wax, gear, clothing, ways to fuel your active outdoor lifestyle, fat bikes, trail running shoes, and more!
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2021 Kortelopet Classic and Skate 29K
Kortelopet skiers will experience a great race course, a memorable finish line experience, and the recognition they deserve for skiing an amazing 29 kilometer race!
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2021 Prince Haakon 15K
Prince Haakon skiers will have a memorable experience skiing 15 kilometers on the beautiful Birkie Trail.  Their journey will culminate with a trip up and over the International Bridge, amidst the ringing cowbells and cheering crowds, as they ski toward the finish line in downtown Hayward WI. 
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Birkie Adaptive Ski
This race features adaptive athletes competing head to head on the Birkie Trail.
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February 27, 2021 – 47th Slumberland American Bikebeiner
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Sunday Ski & Bike Demo
This event is a great time to try out the latest in ski, boots, poles, and fat bikes
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March 2021

2021 Fat Bike Birkie
The premier on snow bike event in North America
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