Welcome Media

There is limited media parking at the American Birkebeiner start area and, depending on your coverage plans, you may  or may not receive a parking pass. If awarded a parking pass, you will need to pick it up at the Birkie office the week of the event. Otherwise, there is ample parking for all in the general parking areas. See parking areas on our Google Map.

Please read the following before completing your Media application.

• Only one member of your team need apply – Whomever fills out the media access application will need to list the members of his/her team on the application. Media bibs will be awaiting your team’s arrival when you check in at the media center.  You must wear your bib while on the venue grounds.
• How can I interview the winners? There will be a press conference at Noon on Saturday at the media center.
• What credentials will I receive & how do I use them? The media credential you will need is your personal credential to gain access to the venue, and once on site, a Birkie media vest which must be worn at all times. You will receive this loaned Birkie media vest upon check-in at the media center. The loaned Birkie media vest must be returned and placed in the drop-off box at the media center before you depart. Thank you for your compliance and support of the ABSF!
• How do I secure race results? Race results for the Prince Haakon, Kortelopet, and American Birkebeiner races will be posted on www.Birkie.com as soon as possible on race day.
• Once you apply, you will receive additional information by email prior to race week.

We love to hear what you have to say about the Birkie! Please send a copy of your published article, or a link to your broadcast story or online publication to media@birkie.com following the event. Please use hashtags #birkiefever in your social media posts at tage: @AmericanBirkebeiner (Facebook), @americanbirkebeiner (Instagram) and @birkiefever (TikTok). We appreciate your interest in the Slumberland American Birkebeiner!

All footage linked on this page is for the sole purpose of news media coverage of the American Birkebeiner week of events. All other usage requires express written consent from the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.

Mail: ABSF, Attn: Marketing Dept., P.O. Box 911, Hayward, WI, 54843
Email: media@birkie.com

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at media@birkie.com or call . We look forward to seeing you!

Birkie Media Center

There will be a media center in 2026 with WiFi, a place to work, and grab & go snacks located at the St. Joseph Parish Center, just a block away from the downtown finish line. There is also limited public WiFi available in the start/finish areas.

Birkie Media Kit 2026

• Livestream – Countdown to Birkie Kickoff, January 5, 2026
• 2026 Overview of Events
• 2026 Birkie Week Schedule of Events
• About the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
• American Birkebeiner History
• Birkie & Korte Champions Thru 2025
• Birkie Quick Facts
• Birkie by the Numbers
• Weather Impact to Race Over the Years
• WI Legislature Recognizes the American Birkebeiner

2025 Videos & Photography

All footage is for the sole purpose of news media coverage of the American Birkebeiner week of events. All other usage requires express written consent from the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.

• February 19, 2025 Media Clips
• February 20, 2025 Media Clips
• February 21, 2025 Media Clips
• February 22, 2025 Media Clips
• Expo Media Clips
• Photos for use from our Facebook photo album (Credit: ABSF)
  • Wednesday Open Track
  • Barkie Birkie
  • ParaBirkie
  • Jr. Birkie
  • Jr. Birkie Relays
  • Prince Haakon
  • Kortelopet
  • Birkie

2024 Videos & Photography

All Video Clips from Vimeo will have the same password. The password is Birkie50

All footage is for the sole purpose of news media coverage of the American Birkebeiner week of events. All other usage requires express written consent from the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.

• February 20, 2024 Media Clips
• February 22, 2024 Media Clips
• February 23, 2024 Media Clips
• February 24, 2024 Media Clips

All Video Clips from Vimeo will have the same password. Please email media@birkie.com for media passwords.

Saturday:

• Slumberland American Birkebeiner
  • 4K24 color graded Birkie Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/802351277/47c3a36e69
  • 4K60 ungraded Birkie Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/802351732/e6e1d90511
  • 4K24 color graded Birkie Interviews: https://vimeo.com/802351591/98f7f5a1e1

Friday:

• Kortelopet
  • 4K24 color graded Kortelopet Champion Interviews: https://vimeo.com/802154733/b59c7279db
  • 4K24 color graded Kortelopet Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/802177577/1fa3788ebf
  • 4K60 ungraded Kortelopet Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/802171122/f1c87da642

Thursday:

• Barkie Birkie
  • 4K24 color graded Barkie Birkie Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/801824056/752e9a8451
  • 4K60 ungraded Barkie Birkie Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/801823860/fb427783df
• Barnebirkie
  • 4K24 color graded Barne Birkie Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/801827927/af4fda42ec
  • 4K60 ungraded Barne Birkie Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/801828491/938c3e42f8
• Junior Birkie
  • 4K24 color graded Junior Birkie Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/801838192/6124af1caa
  • 4K60 ungraded Junior Birkie Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/801833754/e626397be3
• Giant Ski
  • 4K24 color graded Giant Ski Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/801843265/81837c6525
  • 4K60 ungraded Giant Ski Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/801840231/ab44fe5129
• Birkie Bash
  • 4K24 color graded Birkie Bash Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/801843580/1897bb5ef7
  • 4K60 ungraded Birkie Bash Media Clips: https://vimeo.com/801845177/4e014a8d9f

Wednesday:

• Open Track:
  • 4K24 Color Graded Version: https://vimeo.com/801427196/999502fb9c
  • 4K60 ]Ungraded Version: 801426672/482a138ae6

All Video Clips from Vimeo will have the same password. Please email media@birkie.com for media passwords.

Wednesday:

• • Open Track – https://vimeo.com/681110368 

Thursday:

• • Barkie – https://vimeo.com/681698182
  • Barniebirkie – https://vimeo.com/681698357
  • Junior – https://vimeo.com/681698696
  • Giant Ski – https://vimeo.com/681698546
  • Birkie Bash – https://vimeo.com/682368206/990de58b2a

Friday:

• • Kortelopet – https://vimeo.com/682099424
  • Prince Haakon – https://vimeo.com/682099661
  • Expo – https://vimeo.com/682118214

Saturday:

• • American Birkebiner – https://vimeo.com/682365537/91dc9df993

Photos:  All photos will be stored at this zenfolio address with passwords.  Please email media@birkie.com for media passwords.

• https://jamesnetz.zenfolio.com/f661377928

For Media Use Only. Links to photos and videos will be added during the Birkie event week.
Contact media@birkie.com for media password