The Start of the American Birkebeiner
The American Birkebeiner
Worldloppet ice sculpture (photo: birkieweb.com)
*FIS Marathon Cup and Worldloppet Race
*Years in the running: 37th annual
*Number of participants in all races: 10,000 (last year: approx. 8,500)
*Number of participants in 50k skate and classic: 8,300
*Countries represented: 20
*States represented: 47
*Most represented countries other than U.S.: Canada, Norway and Finland
*Top five U.S. states represented: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan and Colorado
*Volunteers: 2,000
*Spectators: 15,000
*Last year’s winners:
Elite sprints on Main Street (photo: birkieweb.com)
Elite sprint: Kevin Hochtl, Rebecca Dussault
50km skate: Matt Liebsch, Rebecca Dussault
50km classic: Gus Kaeding, Martina Stursova
Korteloppet skate: Lacy Spencer, Jessie Diggins
Korteloppet classic: Bob Gerten, Anne Hart
Overall Team: Peter’s Cheaters: Anders K Osthus, Jan L Guenther, Michael J Myers
*Number of aid stations on 50 km course: 8
*Prize money (in Euros):
1st: 5,000
2nd: 2,500
3rd: 1,500
4th: 900
5th: 500
6th: 100
Nordic statue (photo: birkieweb.com)
*Start elevation: approx. 1375 ft
*High Point on skate course: at approx 12.5 km, 1750 ft
*Low point on skate course: at approx. 47-49 km, 1250 ft
*Elevation gain on skate course: 4587 ft (1398 meters)
*Elevation gain on classic course: 4524 ft (1379 meters)
*Trail Report(as of Feb 22nd): “Excellent Conditions” with 15-20″ base
*Race Map
*Virtual Race Course preview via “Race My Race”
*Elite Women List
*Elite Men List
Children's Barneberkie (photo:birkieweb.com)
*Schedule of Events:
Thursday, February 25:
12:15pm, Hayward Main St: Torch Lighting Ceremony
12:30pm, Hayward Golf Course: Barneberkie children’s race
1:30pm: Barnie ski games, presented by CXC
2:30pm, Hayward Main St: Elite Sprints
Friday, February 26:
8:30 am, Flat Creek Inn and Suites: Worldloppet Breakfast for Passport holders
9am, Telemark Resort: Junior Birkie
10am, Cable Natural History Museum: Family Snowshoe Hike
12:30pm, Hayward Main St: Ski Joring demo
1:30pm, Birkie Expo: Mt Everest presentation “Climbing Beyond our Limits”
1:30 pm Hayward Main St: Citizen Sprints
2:15pm, Telemark Resort: 5/10km Family Fun Ski
Saturday, February 27:
8am, Telemark: American Birkebeiner and Korteloppet start
10:15, Telemark: Prince Haakon race
7pm, Telemark Resort: Awards
Birkie Volunteers (photo: birkieweb.com)
Sunday, February 28:
9am, Steakhouse in Hayward: Birchleggings Breakfast
1pm, Steakhouse in Hayward: Volunteers Party
Birkie Fever Preview Part 3: Stat Summary: 20 countries. 47 states. 10,000 racers.
Years in the running: 37th annual
How many in 2009 races: approx. 8500
How many in 2010 races: approx. 10,000
Countries represented: 20
States represented: 47
Most represented countries other than U.S.: Canada, Norway and Finland.
Top five U.S. states represented: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan and Colorado.
Last year’s winners:
Elite sprint: Kevin Hochtl and Rebecca Dussault
50km skate: Matt Liebsch and Rebecca Dussault
50km classic: Gus Kaeding, Martina Stursova
Korteloppet skate: Lacy Spencer, Jessie Diggins
Korteloppet classic: Bob Gerten, Anne Hart
Overall Team: Peter’s Cheaters: Anders K Osthus, Jan L Guenther, Michael J Myers
Number of aid stations on 50 km course: 8
Prize money (in Euros):
1st: 5000
2nd: 2500
3rd: 1500
4th: 900
5th: 500
6th: 100
Start elevation: approx. 1375 ft
High Point on skate course: at approx 12.5 km, 1750 ft
Low point on skate course: at approx. 47-49 km, 1250 ft
Elevation gain on skate course: 4587 ft m(1398 meters)
Elevation gain on classic course: 4524 ft (1379 meters)
Trail report: As of February 22: “Excellent Skiing!!!” http://www.birkie.com/page/show/104651-american-birkebeiner-trail
Race Map: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0007/2682/BirkieMap.pdf
Take a Virtual Race Course preview via “Race My Race” http://www.racemyrace.com/birkie/
Elite Women http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0009/9345/EliteWomen2010Web.pdf
Elite Men http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0009/9344/EliteMen2010web.pdf
Schedule of Events
Thursday, February 25:
12:15pm, Hayward Main St: Torch Lighting Ceremony
12:30pm, Hayward Golf Course: Barneberkie children’s race
1:30pm: Barnie ski games, presented by CXC
2:30pm, Hayward Main St: Elite Sprints
Friday, February 26:
8:30 am, Flat Creek Inn and Suites: Worldloppet Breakfast for Passport holders
9am, Telemark Resort: Junior Birkie
10am, Cable Natural History Museum: Family Snowshoe Hike
12:30pm, Hayward Main St: Ski Joring demo
1:30pm, Birkie Expo: Mt Everest presentation “Climbing Beyond our Limits”
1:30 pm Hayward Main St: Citizen Sprints
2:15pm, Telemark Resort: 5/10km Family Fun Ski
Saturday, February 27:
8am, Telemark: American Birkebeiner and Korteloppet start
10:15, Telemark: Prince Haakon race
7pm, Telemark Resort: Awards
Sunday, February 28
9am, Steakhouse in Hayward: Birchleggings Breakfast
1pm, Steakhouse in Hayward: Volunteers Party
