ParaBirkie
Friday, February 24, 2023
The ParaBirkie event is an exciting part of Birkie Week Events. The race features adaptive athletes competing head to head on the Birkie Trail.
Registration
Registration is open for the 2023 ParaBirkie!
Registration fee is $25/ participant and online only. Guides must register, but no there is no fee.
Event Information
The Birkie Adaptive Race will start at 9:00 am on Friday, February 24 on the American Birkebeiner Trail at Wheeler Rd. The race course will follow the Birkie course across Lake Hayward, over the International Bridge, and finish on Main Street. 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 marshall will be sweeping the course and keeping track of skiers. All skiers must be off the course by 10:30 am.
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 |
| Finishline Celebration | Finishline | Until 10:30 am |
Course and Venues
Start Venue: 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.
Finish Venue: Finish on Main Street at the American Birkebeiner Finish! Cross the line and enjoy Nuun, Kemp’s chocolate milk, and recovery bars after you earn your finisher medal!
Parking
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.
Awards
All finishers will receive a ParaBirkie Finisher Medal and fun, food, and drink at the finish line!
Sponsors
Gold Circle Elite
Gold Level Sponsors of the Major Birkie Events Year-Round
Questions
Looking for a bigger challenge? There are adaptive classes available for the Birkie & Korte races. Contact registration@birkie.com for details.
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
