American Birkebeiner

The Birkie is a year-round lifestyle choice for thousands of outdoor fitness enthusiasts of all levels. From its signature ski race--the legendary American Birkebeiner--The Birkie has grown into an exciting array of fitness and recreational opportunities. The 88-kilometer Birkie Trail system attracts skiers, runners, bikers, trekkers, and hikers, from casual day-trippers to elite superstars. Located near Hayward and Cable, Wisconsin, the Birkie is now an outdoor sports mecca, a series of great races, a fitness destination, and a lifestyle. Ski . Run . Live!

• Team Sturdy Women - Birkie.com

• 02/08/2012, 7:42pm (CST), By Leah Rebne
• A 2012 Birkie Fever Story
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• Birkie Training Plan - Countdown to Birkie 2012! - Birkie.com

• 02/04/2012, 7:54am (CST), By Susan Kendrick
• Get these final workouts - then relax and enjoy the day!
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• National Geographic Features Birkie as Top 10 Destination - Birkie.com

• 01/31/2012, 7:48pm (CST), By Susan Kendrick
• Ten Great Races in Amazing Places
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• Norway’s First Family of Skiing to Participate in 2012 American Birkebeiner - Birkie.com

• 01/27/2012, 12:58pm (CST), By Susan Kendrick
• Vegard Ulvang Story: Olympic Duo & Daughters to Ski Birkie, Korte, Junior Birkie
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• South Pole Expedition Skier to Ski AND Speak at Birkie 2012 - Birkie.com

• 01/27/2012, 12:16pm (CST), By Susan Kendrick
• Vegard Ulvang: Six-Time Olympic Medalist Will Also Ski the Birkie!
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• BirkieTour - More than 650 Skiers Hit the Trail Despite the Cold

• 01/21/2012, 6:53pm (CST), By Susan Kendrick
• International Skiers Come for Worldloppet Credit, Become a WL Master, and More
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• All the Way From Australia for the BirkieTour

• 01/20/2012, 2:11pm (CST), By Susan Kendrick
• Finishing What He Started at Birkie 2011
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Witness all the events from the 2011 American Birkebeiner. Chapter one includes a thirty-minute edit of the main event while chapter two highlights the Barnebirkie, Barkie Birkie, Giant Ski, Family Fun Race, and The Elite Sprints on Main Street. Chapter three includes the unedited men’s elite wave from start to finish narrated by Dennis Kruse.

Limited quantities available. Price $24.95, including shipping and handling. Place your order here.

ALL RACE CHANGES TO BE MADE BY:

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13

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39^th ANNUAL BIRKEBEINER

"800 Miles to the South Pole ... on Skis!" Hear six-time Olympic medalist give a presentation on his recent expedition to the South Pole:
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See all the 2012 hats, sweatshirts, T-shirts, the Birkie Buff®, and more. Shop Online Now.

Confirm Your Birkie or Korte registration.

We have reached our cap of 9,000 skiers registered for the Birkie and Kortelopet races, and registration is now closed. We have now reached the cap for the Prince Haakon 12K and it is closed. We will accept mailed entries for the Prince Haakon 12K postmarked today, January 6, 2012.

Ski your favorite distance at the third annual BirkieTour on Jan. 21.

IMPORTANT:  Qualifying Races
If you are planning on doing a qualifying race to improve your wave placement for the 2012 Birkie or Korte, please note that waves 1 through 5--skate and classic--are full, so the highest wave you can now qualify for is Wave 6.

Learn about all 15 events you can enter during Birkie race week at Events.

Redberry Books
Cable, WI

Friday, February 24 at 11:00 am: 
The Race of the Birkebeiners

Details on our "Events" page

Redberry Books
Cable, WI

Saturday, February 25, 5:00 - 7:00 pm: 
Birkebeiner: A Story of Motherhood and War
 

Details on our "Events" page

SKI LIKE LANDGRAF! Get your official hat in memory of Birkie Founder Dave Landgraf and to support the Landgraf  Ski Strong Foundation & Scholarhip.

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