Saturday, January 10, 2026
Atomic Classic 42K Race / Classic 22K Race
Seeley, WI
The winding, wooded Atomic 42K classic and 22K classic ski race is the second-largest annual cross-country ski event held on the American Birkebeiner Trail.
The race is an American Birkebeiner qualifying race.
We’ve had a great start to the winter and are anticipating a great Seeley Hills Classic on the traditional course. Good classic tracks can already be found on a large portion of the Birkie Trail. It’s the best start to winter that we’ve seen for awhile! Sign up now make the most of the season!
All races will start and finish at the Hwy OO Trailhead in the Kortelopet Stadium in Seeley, WI.
Parking is available at OO in the north and south lots at the Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center. Please use the Key Log Crossing to access the Kortelopet Stadium from the north side and do not cross directly on the road. Porta-potties will be located in the parking lots and at the start/finish line.
4:00pm – 7:00pm — Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, HWY 00 Trailhead
7:30am — Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, HWY 00 Trailhead
Friday, January 9 |
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| 4:00-7:00 pm | Bib Pick-up at Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, HWY OO Trailhead |
Saturday, January 10 |
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| 7:30-9:30 am | Bib Pick-up at Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, HWY OO Trailhead |
| 10:00 am | 42k Start |
| 10:05 am | 22k Start |
| 12:00 pm | Post Race Party Begins at the Sawmill! |
| 2:00 pm | Awards Ceremony at the Sawmill |
| 2:30 pm | Raffle Drawing |
| 3:00 pm | Finisher Cut-off |
| 4:00 pm | End of Post Race Party |
UnTapped all natural gels, waffles, and hydration formulas provide athletes with sustained energy that is easily digestible, tastes great, and is free from the artificial flavors found in many popular energy products.
The Atomic 42K classic race will start at OO in the Kortelopet start area and make its way over Hwy OO on the Key Log Crossing. The course will go north on the Birkie Skate Trail, turn around at Fire Tower, and head south on the Birkie Classic Trail. The race will continue on at OO, heading south beyond Gravel Pit for 2K before turning 180 degrees and heading north to OO and the finish in the Kortelopet stadium.
The 22K starts in the Kortelopet stadium and heads south. After 11K skiers, turn around and head north to finish in the Kortelopet stadium.
We know 42K is a long ways to go, so we’ll be offering you aid at the regular aid station locations AND at OO! Aid stations will be found at Boedecker, OO, and Gravel Pit for the Atomic 42K classic race. The race will travel through Boedecker and Gravel Pit twice and OO once. The 22K race will have an aid station at Gravel Pit. Aid stations will offer water and UnTapped products. Consider going green and carrying your own hydration vessel!
| Aid Station | Kilometers from Start | Cut-off Time |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0k | 10:00 am |
| Boedecker (northbound) | 5k | -- |
| Boedecker (southbound) | 15k | -- |
| OO | 20.5k | 12:30 pm |
| Gravel Pit (southbound) | 29k | -- |
| Gravel Pit (northbound) | 33k | 2:00 pm |
| Finish | 42k | 3:00 pm |
| Aid Station | Kilometers from Start | Cut-off Time |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0k | 10:05 am |
| Gravel Pit (southbound) | 9k | -- |
| Gravel Pit (northbound) | 13k | 2:00 pm |
| Finish | 22k | 3:00 pm |
UnTapped all natural gels, waffles, and hydration formulas provide athletes with sustained energy that is easily digestible, tastes great, and is free from the artificial flavors found in many popular energy products.
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation encourages participants of all events on the Birkie Trail to use non-fluorinated waxes. As a member and supporter of US Ski and Snowboard, no fluorocarbon waxes will be allowed at the Seeley Hills Classic. Read our complete race policy here.
2:00 pm – Sawmill Saloon, Seeley WI
1st place: $1000
2nd place: $250
3rd place: $125
Awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in the Full Race for Gary Penman’s hope that classic skiing live on and be celebrated.
All skiers will be automatically entered into the raffle drawing, selected, and notified at bib pick-up. Winners must be present at the Sawmill Saloon to claim their prize.
Do you have an interest to volunteer for the Seeley Hills Classic? We need help with Aid Stations, Awards, Bibs, Parking, Start and Finish area.
Event timing and results provided by PrimeTime Timing
Event photos provided by Once In A Blue Moon Studio – Kelly Randolph Photography. View Seeley Classic photos here. >>
The Seeley Hills Classic races will start and finish at the Hwy OO Trailhead in Seeley, WI. Within driving distance from Duluth, MN 1:30, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN 3:00, Madison, WI 4:50, and Chicago, IL 7:20.
For more information, please visit our lodging page to view the different lodging options that are around the area.
Learn more about Birkie partnerships by contacting Jen DeYoung at Jen.DeYoung@birkie.com.
