51st Annual Birkebeiner Returns to its Traditional Course

Birkebeiner completes 51st annual race in Hayward

HAYWARD, Wis. (Feb. 22, 2025) — After last year’s 10K looped course at Mt. Telemark Village in Cable, and despite lower-than-average snow totals this year, accumulation two weekends prior to Birkie week provided just enough snow for a full race…

51st Annual Birkebeiner Returns to its Traditional Course

HAYWARD, Wis. — The 51st Annual American Birkebeiner took place this weekend, returning back to its traditional course. Despite a slow start to the snow season, the finish line made its return to Main Street in Hayward, Wisconsin. The Birkie as it is widely known, is the largest cross-country ski race in North America. Traditionally the course runs 31 miles from Cable to Hayward. While, last year, the race was run in short loops within Cable, an…

American Birkebeiner Completes Successful 51st Annual Race back in Downtown Hayward

HAYWARD, WI (February 22, 2025) – After last year’s 10km looped course at Mt. Telemark Village in Cable, WI and despite lower-than-average snow totals this year, accumulation two weekends prior to Birkie week provided just enough snow for a full race along the world-famous American Birkebeiner Trail and a finish on Main Street, Hayward.  Video — Review Birkie Winners Here (Skip to the approx. 15-minute mark to skip the wait): Birkie Week kicked…