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American Birkebeiner

  • Spans 50 kilometers from Cable to Hayward for Skaters, and 55K for Classic Skiers
  • North America’s largest cross-country ski marathon
  • Skiers from 49 States and 27 countries participated in 2020!
  • Part of the Worldloppet circuit of over 20 international ski marathons

It all began in 1973, when 35 determined skiers gathered on the starting line for the American Birkebeiner. Little did they know...they were about to change everything. Today, the Birkie provides year-round, healthy, active lifestyle events for thousands of adventurous spirits of all ages and abilities.

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Building the Birkie bridge for annual event

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