ParaBirkie
Friday, February 21, 2025
Adaptive 3.7K Ski Race
Hayward, WI
The ParaBirkie ski race features adaptive skiers as they become part of legend. The 3.7km course begins at the Birkie’s Wheeler Road Trailhead, glides across Lake Hayward, and makes its way onto Main Street to finish in downtown Hayward, WI. This event is ideal for adaptive skiers and their support crews to compete on the fabled Birkie Trail in a competitive race during Birkie Week. See you on the start line! #Birkie2025
Adaptive skiers are not limited to the ParaBirkie race. Adaptive athletes looking for additional registration information for the American Birkebeiner, Prince Haakon, or Kortelopet events are encouraged to contact registration@birkie.com.
Registration for the 2025 ParaBirkie is Now Open!
| Registration Fee | |
|---|---|
| ParaBirkie Participant | $25 |
| ParaBirkie Guide | Free (but please register!) |
Registration is online only and closes at 11:59 pm CDT on 02/18/2025.
No race day registration, please!
Registration Insurance
Protect your Birkie registration! Get reimbursed up to 100% on your registration if you can’t compete for a number of reasons. Fanshield offers Registration Cancellation Insurance so you can insure your non-refundable registration fee in the case of injury, illness, or other unexpected events. Fanshield Insurance can only be purchased during the initial registration transaction, and it cannot be added to an event registration after the transaction has been completed.
- Please see policy for complete list of covered perils here.
- Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions.
Bib Pick-up
Bib pick-up will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m at Wheeler Road.
Participants will receive their race bib and 2025 Birkie Week participant hat!
Schedule
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bib Pick Up | Wheeler Road intersection of the Birkie Trail | 8:30 am |
| 3.7 km Mass Start | Wheeler Road intersection of the Birkie Trail | 9:00 am |
| Finish Line Celebration | Finish Line | Until 10:30 am |
Celebration
Post-Race Aid
- UnTapped Hydration
- Kemps Chocolate Milk
- Granola Bar
Commemorative Gifts/Awards
All participants will receive a ParaBirkie medal, race bib, and a participant hat!
Guide & Spectator Etiquette
Parking, accessible porta-potties, and bib pick-up will be at Wheeler Rd starting at 8:30 am.
Please no walkers on the course. Any support crew with an athlete must be on skis. Volunteers will be on the International Bridge to offer assistance. A course marshal will be sweeping the course and keeping track of skiers.
All skiers must be off the course by 10:30 am.
Race Start – Wheeler Road intersection of Birkie Trail
Race Finish – American Birkebeiner Finish Line on Main Street!
Directions to the start: From Hayward, take Hwy 77 east. Take a right on Wheeler Rd. In 1/4 mile you will see a sign to park. A parking lot will be at Wheeler Rd., just next to the Birkie Trail for participants. Accessible parking at the finish is found adjacent to the Celebration Plaza and on each block near Main St.
Looking for a bigger challenge? Contact registration@birkie.com if you are interested in skiing the Prince Haakon, Kortelopet, or American Birkebeiner. We can help with logistics!
New to Adaptive Skiing? Learn about programs and resources available through the CXC Adaptive Program.
Other questions? Contact the Birkie Office birkie@birkie.com or 715.634.5025
Title Sponsor of the ParaBirkie
Gold Circle Elite
Gold Level Sponsors of the Major Birkie Events Year-Round
