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Birkie Seeks Birkebeiner Warriors, Inga & Prince Haakon

American BirkebeinerNovember 6, 2015

(Press Release) HAYWARD, Wis. – Each February more than 10,000 cross-country skiers gather in Cable and Hayward, Wisconsin to take part in North America’s largest and greatest ski race, the American Birkebeiner. In homage to the races roots, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) seeks a trio of cross country skiers to represent two Birkebeiner warriors and Inga, mother of Prince Haakon, in the 43rd American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon slated for February 20, 2016. In 1206, Norway was in the...

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Birkie and Korte Registration Closes on Tuesday

American BirkebeinerNovember 2, 2015

Slumberland American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet race registration will close Tuesday, November 3, at 11:59 p.m. CST! We don’t want you to miss out on the 2016 Birkie experience! Based on registrations received as of this morning, the participant cap will be reached by Tuesday night! Please share this with family and friends who have yet to register! Prince Haakon registration will remain open!  Slumberland American Birkebeiner – Skate & Classic!  February 20, 2016 Register Now Prince Haakon...

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14th Birkie Trail Run & Trek on Sept. 26

American BirkebeinerSeptember 23, 2015

Birkie Trail Run & Trek Kicks off this Saturday on the Legendary Birkie Trail One day. Eight events. Introducing NEW Ultra 100K Marathon! Hayward, WI (September 22) — The 14th annual American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation® (ABSF) Birkie Trail Run & Trek, Presented by Salomon, will be held on the iconic Birkie Trail this Saturday, September 26th. From the challenge and intensity of a new 100K Ultra Marathon to the fun of a 5k run/walk, an...

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Junior Birkie Registration Closes Thursday, Schedule Modified

American BirkebeinerFebruary 18, 2015

(Press release) HAYWARD, Wis. (Feb.  18, 2015) – Due to cold weather, the Junior Birkie races will start one hour later at 10:00 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m. as originally scheduled on Friday, Feb. 20.  Start times have also been compressed. The Barnebirkie will go off as scheduled at 12:30 p.m. New Junior Birkie start times are listed below: 10:00 a.m.              U12 & U14 Boys 3 km 10:05 a.m.              U12 & U14 Girls 3...

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10 Birkie Entries Available from Life Link III

American BirkebeinerJanuary 23, 2015

For the 2015 Birkie, Kortelopet, or Prince Haakon (susan.kendrick@birkie.com. Thanks to all our Sponsors, including SWIX, Title Sponsor of the Swix American Birkebeiner and Birkie ski events, Feb. 19-22, 2015, as well as Advantage Emblem, Cabin Stop, FITS, GU Energy, Life Link lll, Madshus, Marshfield Clinic – Hayward Center, New Moon Ski & Bike, Nuun Hydration, and dozens of other businesses, organizations, and professional services.

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Birkie Skiers in FIS Marathon Cup

American BirkebeinerDecember 17, 2014

Press release) This past weekend saw the start of the FIS Marathon Cup for the 2014-2015 season in Livingo, Italy. Birkie Ambassador Holly Brooks (USA) started the season off right with a podium finish. She finished 2nd to World Cup stand out and Olympic Medalist Riita-LiisaRoponen (FIN). The Men’s race was won in a photo finish by former Birkie Champion Benoit Chauvet (FRA) with runner up Petr Novak (CZW) also a veteran Birkie competitor. The...

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Advantage Emblem Named Official Merchandiser of American Birkebeiner

American BirkebeinerNovember 11, 2014

Press release) HAYWARD, Wisconsin (November 11, 2014) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is proud to 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 19-22. The company has also come on board as a Gold Level sponsor of the ABSF, to develop and produce new signage for the Birkie race course and finish-line festival areas, host...

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Birkie/Korte Registration Closes Thursday Night

American BirkebeinerOctober 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

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Only 100 Spots Left for 2015 Birkie

American BirkebeinerOctober 22, 2014

(Birkie Alert) Only 100 Spots Left! We’re really excited about all the final registrations coming in from people all over the country, including plenty of first-time Birke skiers. We are in full Birkie “Go Mode” here, getting ready to see you all again in February for the big day on Saturday, Feb. 21, and for all the other events and happenings going on Birkie Week, from Thursday to Sunday. * If you know someone who...

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Birkie Waves Closing Fast, Register Today

American BirkebeinerSeptember 22, 2014

NEW Updates on Birkie Wave Closures! We’re nearing our cap of 10,500 participants for the Swix American Birkebeiner events taking place February  21, 2015! “Make This Year’s   Birkie, Korte, or Prince Haakon Part of YOUR Story!” Please be aware that overall registrations are nowpast the 9,000 mark. Here’s what’s new with wave closures:        Closing TODAY! Sept. 22nd at 4:00pm (CST)     Skate Wave 3     Skate Wave 7     Classic Wave 5 Already Closed: Skate Wave 2 Classic Wave 3 Classic Wave 4  Classic...

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2014 Birkie Skier Development Grant: Open for Applicants

American BirkebeinerAugust 6, 2014

HAYWARD, Wisconsin (August 3, 2014) – The mission of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is to promote cross country skiing as a fun, energetic activity that is part of an active and healthy lifestyle. This effort focuses both on youth and adult skiers. To this end the Birkie Foundation annually provides grant funding opportunities to skier development programs throughout the nation. We encourage any cross country ski organization to apply.   Priorities of the Skier Development...

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American Birkebeiner Appoints 
New Director of Race Operations

American BirkebeinerJuly 22, 2014

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...

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