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Let The Birkie Grab Your Soul

Ski races, sprints and family events await you at the 2010 Birkie. Add to that ski equipment demos, expo, music, food, reunions and there truly is something for everyone at the American Birkebeiner. Check out all of the events in this section for:

  • men, women, teens and kids
  • families
  • the super fit
  • the super enthusiastic
  • those vowing to get in shape
  • those wanting pure and simple recreation
  • those wanting to meet like-minded fitness buffs
  • those wanting challenge, excitement and fun!

 

Family Friendly!

"Thanks for putting on the wide variety of races. Birkie week is the most family friendly event I've ever known."

George Cleveland
Merrill, WI

Below is George's favorite Birkie photo!
Send your comments and photos to media@birkie.com

Race Cap & Registration Deadline

The American Birkebeiner Board of Directors set a registration cap of 8,400 skiers for the 2011 Birkie and Kortelopet races. A cap of 400 skiers has been established for the Prince Haakon event. In addition, to the cap there is also an overall deadline of January 31, 2011 for the events.

Skier registration will close upon reaching the cap or the deadline whichever comes first. The status of registration for the 2011 event will be reported in the Birkie's Carpe Skiem electronic newsletter as well on the Birkie website.

Carpe Skiem!

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