Alaskan John Wood, 67, explains his journey in athletics after a serious knee injury at age 21, and how he recovered from a total knee replacement to win his age group at the 2015 Classic Birkie with the help of an Anchorage surgeon, physical therapists and the APU masters program.
There will be several things to keep an eye on during this year's 42nd American Birkebeiner, including top competitors, like two-time U.S. Olympian Holly Brooks, and a brand-new bridge just a few kilometers from the finish. Watch it live and follow our post-race coverage.
(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...
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.
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
(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...
Before Registration Closes for the 2015 Swix American Birkebeiner! (
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...
(www.birkie.com. New for 2015! There are a few changes and additions this year, including the brand new Birkie website, a new event insurance option, and a chance to win a Birkie Week VIP package when you Like the Birkie Facebook page. See details below. REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 2 at 8:00 a.m. CST www.birkie.com. The ABSF suggests you visit the new site to get familiar with the Birkie ski events page. The new website makes it...