Birkie Event Updates
We understand that many of you have questions related to upcoming Birkie events. We’ve created this page as a one-stop-repository for all of the updates on your Birkie events. While we may not have all of the answers now, we promise to keep you updated as soon as answers are known. We are working very closely with medical and health professional as we develop all of our event plans. As always, our number one goal is the safety of our participants, volunteers, staff, and the greater community. We look forward to providing you with experiences that inspire you to live a healthy, active Birkie lifestyle.
Important Dates to Note!
- February 20-28, 2021- Virtual Event dates. View more virtual event information here
- February 24-28, 2021- In person event dates. View more in-person event information here
In-Person Race
- Everything you need to know about the in-person race, click here
- 2021 Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon Race Guide
- 2021 Birkie Week Schedule of Events
- Questions? Check out the FAQ section below for more.
Virtual Race Options
- Visit the Virtual Event Page for details on this event.
- Check the FAQ document, below, for virtual race details.
- To switch to the virtual Birkie, Korte or Prince Haakon option, click here.
Kikkan Randall is skiing the virtual Birkie from British Columbia!
Get the Birkie App!
The new Birkie App is free and loaded with everything you need for a great Birkie Week 2021!
Birkie Week Schedule of Events
View the 2021 Birkie Week Schedule of Events »
Videos
Hear the latest from Ben Popp, special guests, experts, and staff as they discuss the latest Birkie event news. From new safety protocols to what you can expect at upcoming Birkie events, we’ll be covering it all.
Birkie Update and Q&A – 2/8/2021
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs & Maps
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’re gathering your most frequently asked questions in one convenient place. If you don’t find the answer to your event related question in the FAQ’s below, please submit your question to us. We’ll do our best to answer all inquiries as soon as we know the answers. And, if we don’t have an answer yet, we’ll let you know that too.
Birkie, Korte, Prince Haakon Virtual Event – FAQs – Updated 2/4/21
Birkie 2021 Safety Protocols FAQs – Updated 2/4/21
Race Day & Transportation FAQs – Updated 2/4/21
Waves, Timing & Awards FAQs – Updated 2/5/21
Self-Sufficiency, Hydration, Energy & Aid Stations – Updated 2/4/21
Race Day Selection FAQs – Updated 2/4/21
Most Frequently Asked Questions – Updated 2/4/21
Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Course Maps – Updated 2/4/21
Race Day Arrival & Departure Map – Updated 12/17/20
American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Results Here – Click Here
Track Your Skier – Click Here
Race Day Selection
If you are registered for the Birkie and have not yet selected your race day, please contact registration@birkie.com (American Birkebeiner registration) with the subject: Race Day Selection. Or contact the Birkie office at 715-634-5025.
Other Resources
We’re continually gathering resources for your reference and convenience during these dynamic times. The Birkie Trail is located in two counties – Bayfield (north) and Sawyer (south), with that in mind, we’ll be providing resources that represent the entire Trail. Please let us know if you have any questions!
- ABSF Board of Directors Statement on Birkie 2021 – Click here
- Birkie Week 2021 – Quick Links & Easy to Find Answers to Your Questions! – Click Here
- Choose to have your Birkie gear bag shipped to you – Click Here
- Switch to the Virtual Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet or Prince Haakon – Click Here
- Sawyer County Public Health – The latest news and updates.
- Bayfield County Public Health – The latest news and updates.
