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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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December 2019

Birkie Trail Pass Required
Birkie Trail ski passes are required December – March to ski on any part of the 100+ km American Birkebeiner Trail System.  100% of funds collected go toward our growing costs to maintain the trail.
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Fat Bike Women’s Getaway / Dec. 13th-14th, 2019!
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January 2020

January 1st – 2020 Birkie Trail Run Festival Registration Opens!
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Nordic Kids First Lesson
First lesson at the Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center at the OO Trailhead and beginning of Nordic Kids fundraiser!
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Nordic Kids Lesson
Regular Nordic Kids lesson at the Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
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Nordic Kids Family Glo-Ski 6:30 PM
Family event under the lights on the OO loops at 6:30 pm.  Glo-necklaces and hot chocolate are provided; all children must have an adult to ski with.
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Seeley Hills Classic – January 18, 2020
The Seeley Hills Classic offers 20 and 46 km race distances on the Birkie Trail starting and finishing at the Birkie Trailhead. There will also be races for Middle and High School students.
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January 19th – Birkie Tour – Choose Classic or Skate/15K, 26K or 46K!
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Nordic Kids Lesson Dress-Up Day
Regular Nordic Kids lesson at OO – wear your costumes! 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm!
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Gitchi Gami Games
The Gitchi Gami Games are part of the Junior Cup & Youth Cup event series in 2020.
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Nordic Kids Lesson
Regular lesson at OO from 1:00 -2:30 pm!
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Nordic Kids Family Glo-Ski 6:30 PM.
Family event under the lights at OO. Hot chocolate and glo-necklaces provided.
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February 2020

Nordic Kids Lesson
Regular lesson at OO from 1:00 – 2:30 pm!
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Nordic Kids Treats on the Trail Lesson!
Regular lesson at OO from 1:00 – 2:30 pm!
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Nordic Kids Family Glo-Ski 6:30 PM
FAmily event under the lights at OO. Hot chocolate and glo-necklaces provided.
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Nordic Kids Lesson
Regular lesson at OO from 1:00 – 2:30 pm
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February 20th – Birkie Week Festivities & Events Begin!
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February 20th – Barkie Birkie Skijor – Ski With Man’s Best Friend!
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February 20th – Barnebirkie/Non-Competitive Ski Tour for Youth Ages 3 to 13!
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February 20th – Junior Birkie/Individual Race & Sprint Relay for Youth & Juniors 6 Years Old to High Schoolers!
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February 20th – Birkie Giant Ski Race – Six People on One Pair of Skis!
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February 21st – 29K Kortelopet & 15K Prince Haakon!
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February 21st – Adaptive Birkie!
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February 22nd – 46th Slumberland American Birkebeiner!
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February 23rd – Fast & Female Champ Chat & On Snow Ski & Bike Demo!
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March 2020

Hayward Nordic Kids Race and Picnic!
End of year fun race and picnic – family and friends welcome! 1:00 pm at OO Trailhead.
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March 6th & 7th – 45NRTH Fat Bike Birkie!
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