Birkie Trail Run Festival Burns up the Birkie Trail With Over 1000 Runners from 25 States & 2 Countries

2020 Birkie Trail Run Festival is slated for September 25-26, 2020 Hayward, WI (September 29, 2019) – Autumn leaves, sunny skies, and cool breezes welcomed runners and trekkers to the […]

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In Honor of Wisconsin’s Craft Brewery Day A.B.S.F. Announces Official Beer of the Birkie

Earth Rider Brewery, Superior, Wisc., Named Official Beer of the Birkie Hayward, WI (Thursday, September 26, 2019) — Thursday, Sept. 26 is Wisconsin Craft Brewery Day and to celebrate the […]

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Birkie Trail Run Festival Goes Cup-Less as Part of Birkie Green Initiative

1000+ Runners Headed to Hayward, WI, for September 28 Birkie Trail Run Festival Hayward, Wisc. (September 26, 2019) – The 18th Birkie Trail Run Festival, held on the legendary hills […]

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ABSF Going Greener with Birkie Green

Birkie Green – Embracing Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility Hayward, Wisc. (September 26, 2019) – At the core, the Birkie lifestyle is about embracing an active lifestyle in the great outdoors. […]

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Birkie Trail Run Festival Half Marathon Named WI USATF Championship

1000+ Runners Headed to Hayward, WI, for September 28 Birkie Trail Run Festival Hayward, WI (September 17, 2019) – September 28, 2019 marks the 18th Birkie Trail Run Festival held […]

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American Birkebeiner Joins Visma Ski Classics as Challenger Race

Hayward, WI (August 21, 2019) The Slumberland American Birkebeiner is North America’s largest cross-country ski race and the first American event to enter the world of Visma Ski Classics. Based […]

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Channel Your Flannel at the Lumberjack 5K Run/Walk

Be a Part of Hayward’s Legendary Summer Celebration! Yo-Ho! All year through, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (Birkie) celebrates a healthy, active lifestyle by providing adventurous spirits with opportunities and […]

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American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Signs Lease to Utilize Telemark Property

Two-Year Lease Allows Access to Trails and Infrastructure for Events & Snowmaking Hayward, WI (July 01, 2019) The year was 1973 when 35 skiers left Lumberjack Bowl in Hayward, WI, […]

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Med Sleds Donated for Safety of Outdoor Enthusiasts

Hayward, WI, and the surrounding areas are a mecca for silent sports enthusiasts from all over the country, drawing thousands of adventurous spirits to enjoy the trails, lakes and rivers […]

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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 […]

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