(Press release) HAYWARD, Wisconsin (November 11, 2014) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is proud to announce its new relationship with Advantage Emblem as official merchandiser of Birkie apparel, gifts, gear, posters, and more, starting with its launch of the new online Birkie Store on November 11 at www.BirkieStore.com. The same great Birkie apparel and much more will then be available at the 2015 Birkie Expo and in downtown Hayward during Birkie Week, February...
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Birkie/Korte Registration Closes Thursday Night
Ski CenterOctober 23, 2014
CLOSING TODAY at MIDNIGHT We have reached our participant cap for the 2015 Swix American Birkebeiner. Registration for both the Birkie and Korte events will close tonight (Thursday 10/23/14) at 11:59 pm CDT. The Prince Hakkon 13K will remain open. Take Advantage of This Last Day to Register! Click HERE to Register Now Click Here for Event Details and to Register! * When a wave closes, upon registering you will be placed in the next available wave. *Please remember,...
Before Registration Closes for the 2015 Swix American Birkebeiner! (Birkie press release) HAYWARD, Wisconsin (October 8, 2014) – It must be that crisp snap in the air and the first snowfall of the season that hit Hayward, WI, home of the Swix American Birkebeiner cross country ski race, this week. As a result, registration for the 42nd annual event on February 21, 2015, is filling up fast. With a total event cap of 10,500 entries, there...
2015 Birkie More Than 75 Percent Full
Ski CenterAugust 7, 2014
(Press release) SWIX American Birkebeiner Wave Closures! Over 8,300 skiers have registered! That means we’re OVER 75% FULL & waves are beginning to CLOSE! Birkie Classic Wave 3 – CLOSED Birkie Classic Wave 4 – CLOSED Birkie Classic Wave 7 – CLOSED Birkie Classic Wave 8 – CLOSED The following waves are VERY!! CLOSE to capacity: Skate: Waves 2 & 3 Classic: Waves 2 & 5 When a wave closes, upon registering you will be placed in the next available wave. Click HERE to Register! *...
Allan Serrano to Take on Race Operations of Largest Ski Race in North America HAYWARD, Wisconsin (July 21, 2014) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has appointed Allan Serrano as its new Director of Race Operations. Serrano will replace Shellie Milford—who served in various capacities for 13 years and then Director of Race Operations for the past 15 years—announced her retirement earlier this year. Serrano and his family will be relocating from New...
HAYWARD, Wisconsin (June 27, 2014) – The five events of the 12th annual Birkie Trail Run & Trek on Sept. 27 put you on some of the best sections of the world-class Birkie Trail system and now some of the best singletrack in the Upper Midwest as well. These singletrack sections are part of the CAMBA trail system, considered “the singletrack capital of the Midwest.” The Birkie Trail Marathon, Marathon Relay, and Half Marathon courses will all include these...
Win Fischer Skis, Swix Poles, Bindings from New Moon, Free Birkie Entry, and Parking at Race Start! The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation’s annual Birkie T-Shirt Design Contest is now open for entries! The winning design will be featured as the official T-shirt of the 2015 Swix American Birkebeiner to be held February 19-22nd, 2015–the 42nd annual event. Anyone Can Enter the Contest – No Design Experience Necessary Deadline for Entries is July 15th, 2014 YOU...
(Press release) HAYWARD, Wisconsin (May 28, 2014) – It’s time to sign up for an amazing four days of fun at the 42nd annual American Birkebeiner on February 21, 2015! Registration for the Swix American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon, and all Birkie Week events, opens June 2, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. CST. Again this year, registration is completely online at www.birkie.com. New for 2015! There are a few changes and additions this year, including the brand new...
(Birkie press release) Two-Day Sign-Up Happens on APRIL 1-2 There’s always something new going on at the Birkie to make life a little sweeter for participants in all our events–year-round. For those of you who already do more than one Birkie event and for those of you who would like to branch out and try new things, welcome to the “Birkie Bonus”–a way to sign up for 3 to 4 different events, all at one...
(Birkie press release) Sign Up NOW for the 2014 BirkieTour! Sign up by January 4 to Save $10 … PLUS Get Your Long-Sleeved T-Shirt, Guaranteed! * This year’s participants will be the first ones to ski a Birkie event that starts and finishes at the brand new Birkie Ridge trailhead! THE BIRKIE TOUR IS PERFECT FOR … A Birkie skier looking for a long, supported training day A skier thinking about the Birkie event, but...