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Birkie and Korte to Close Within Days: 85 Spots Left for 2014 Birkie

American BirkebeinerOctober 8, 2013

Get Info on 50 “Second Chance” Entries It’s here! We’re quickly counting down to the last 85 American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet entries. (Like last year, the Prince Haakon 12K will remain open until those spots fill.) PLUS … get info below on 50 “Second Chance” entries through our “Skiers for Cures” charitable partner. Once again, JDRF will have these entries available to those who sign up to fundraise to help JDRF research and find a...

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500 Birkie Spots Left, Plus ‘Second Chance’ Entries and Wave Closings Sept. 27

American BirkebeinerSeptember 26, 2013

More Wave Closings – Sept. 27 Only 500 Spots Left 50 “Second Chance” Entries  And, More Wave Closings: 1:00 p.m., Sept 27 It looks like we’re there, the final countdown for the remaining registrations for Birkie 2014. We now have Click Here for information. Next Waves to Close: Sept. 27, at 1:00 p.m. Classic Waves: 1 and 5 Skate Wave: 5    The following waves, below, have already closed. Please look for continued updates on CLICK...

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Register by Wednesday to Save on Birkie, Trail Run and Other Events

American BirkebeinerJuly 30, 2013

Birkie Trail Run, Relay, and Trek (Photo: Kelly Randolph) (Birkie press release) 11th Annual RUN, RELAY, and TREK RUN, RELAY, or TREK – THE BIRKIE TRAIL Sept. 21, 2013 – Hayward/Cable, WI What great weather for running in the Northwoods of Hayward and Cable, WI, right now! The Birkie ski trail is green and lush, and weather reports show temperatures settled in the mid 70s and 80s for the next couple of weeks. It’s a...

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Birkie Hosts 16-Nation Worldloppet Meeting

American BirkebeinerJune 11, 2013

( June 13-16: Worldloppet Annual General Meeting On June 13-16, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation will host delegates from all 16 nations of the Worldloppet Ski Federation at the Worldloppet Annual General Meeting in Hayward/Cable, Wisconsin. The American Birkebeiner will host both meetings and times to socialize at various venues in Hayward and Cable, Wisconsin, including Lakewoods Resort and the Lumberjack Village. The Worldloppet Annual General Meeting is a time for ski marathon organizations to sit down...

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Birkie Announces New Executive Director Ben Popp

American BirkebeinerMay 8, 2013

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has appointed Ben Popp as its new Executive Director. Popp will replace Ned Zuelsdorff who has served as Executive Director for eight years and announced his retirement earlier this year. Popp will be leaving his current position as Executive Director of the SISU Nordic Ski Foundation, based in Willernie, MN. He assumes the ABSF position on June 1, 2013.

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Fat Bike Birkie Debuts to Sold-Out Crowd

American BirkebeinerMarch 11, 2013

The American Birkebeiner’s first annual Fat Bike Birkie, presented by Freewheel Bike, held today, Saturday, March 9, in Cable, WI, was a great success with 300 registered riders. The main event, the 45K Fat Bike Birkie was won by Jorden Wakeley, Grayling, MI, while Danielle Musto, Grand Rapids, MI, won the 45K women's race. All races were held on the expertly groomed Birkie Trail system. The event was capped at 300 riders to ensure a great snow-biking experience on the Birkie Trail for everyone involved.

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