Seeley Hills Classic

2026 Seeley Hills Classic Registration

• The first 500 race participants to pick up their bib will receive a Seeley Hills Classic hat.
• Participants must be 15 years of age or older on race day to compete in the full race.  Participants must be 10 years of age or older on race day to compete in the half race.
• Age-based pricing is available for participants 18 years of age and younger on race day for the Seeley Hills Classic Half.

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. 

Race Changes

Race registration changes may be made until 7:00pm Friday, January 10.

• To change your race event (ALL EVENTS):
  • Log in to your RunSignUp Profile HERE
  • Scroll down to your event and click on “Manage Registration”
  • Click on “Transfer Event” (along both top and bottom menus).
  • Then select which new race you want to transfer to and complete new registration. You will be charged any differences and/or associated fees in the final cart.

Please email registration@birkie.com with registration questions.

Bib pick-up and race start and finish for the Seeley Hills Classic is at the Derksen Family Great Hall at American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, Wisconsin.

Arrive at the start from Telemark Rd. Take Hwy M east from Cable for 2 miles, then take a right (south) on Telemark Rd. and follow the signs to parking and/or check-in.

Friday, January 10

4:00pm – 7:00pm — Derksen Family Great Hall, American Birkebeiner Trailhead

Saturday, January 11

7:30am — Derksen Family Great Hall, American Birkebeiner Trailhead

Course Maps

New course! All races will be on a 5K loop at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead on the Tormendson Snowmaking Loops.

35K Full Race: 7 laps

20K Half Race: 4 laps

HS 5K Race: 1 lap

MS 2.5K Race: 1 lap

5K Course Loop on Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49411681

MS 2.5K Course on Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49423248

Course Description

Those skiing the HALF race will complete 4, 5K laps – for an approximate distance of 20K. Those registered for the FULL race will complete 7, 5K laps – for an approximate distance of 35K. These race distances are subject to change depending on conditions.

The Seeley Hills races will be hosted on a rolling 5K course, all on man-made snow, with 120m of climbing per lap, including one significant climb. All races will start at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead under the start arch. Skiers will begin on a short section of the Birkie Skate trail and turn left onto the Tormondson Family Snowmaking Trails. Skiers will be utilizing those core snowmaking and competition trails – over the Tunnel, through the Competition Stadium, and loop out through Telehenge from there. On the return, skiers will complete the staples we know and love: the Deck loop, Elevator Shaft, World Cup climb, Carousel turn, and will head back to the Competition Stadium on the Birkie Roller. Once down the hill, skiers will finish through the Tunnel and back to the Birkie start to lap and/or finish.

Aid Stations

Wax & Race Policy

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.

Post-Race Party

11:00am – 3:30pm – Sawmill Saloon, Seeley, WI

The Sawmill you know and love! Come ready to warm-up with a cup of hot soup included in your registration.

Awards Ceremony

1:30pm- 20K Awards Ceremony, Sawmill Saloon, Seeley WI

2:30pm – 35K Awards Ceremony, Sawmill Saloon, Seeley WI

Penman Award

1st place:  $1000
2nd place:  $250
3rd place: $125

Awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in the Full Race! Special thanks to Pioneer Midwest for supporting classic skiing and Gary Penman’s hope that classic skiing live on and be celebrated.

Age Group Categories – Top 2 in Each Age Group

Full Race

• 29 years and under
• 30 – 39 years
• 40 – 49 years
• 50 – 59 years
• 60 – 69 years
• 70 + years

Half Race

• 19 years and under
• 20 – 29 years
• 30 – 39 years
• 40 – 49 years
• 50 – 59 years
• 60 – 69 years
• 70 + years

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. Click here to review available shifts.

Event timing and results provided by PrimeTime Timing

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North Woods Getaway

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.

Lodging Options

For more information, please visit our lodging page to view the different lodging options that are around the area.