Birkie Events Calendar
Turkey Birkie Ski Festival
November 29 – December 1
The Turkey Birkie Ski Festival is the perfect opportunity to glide on early snow, take a lesson, and simply enjoy a day on skis in the great north woods!
Gitchi Gami Games
December 11-17, 2024
Get ready for the 2024 Gitchi Gami Games! We’re proud to host the U.S. Ski & Snowboard SuperTour presented by National Nordic Foundation and the Salomon CXC Cup, Youth Cup, and Adaptive Cup at the same event this year. It will be an epic weekend of early season racing in Cable, WI at Mt. Telemark Village!
Shred de She – Fat Bike
January 3, 2025 – January 5, 2025
Join us January 3-5, 2025 for Shred de She – Fat Bike! This is a weekend adventure filled with the great outdoors, great riding, and great women who aspire to and love to ride. Riders attend workshops led by premier female outdoor specialists, learn riding techniques and bike maintenance, and enjoy local Northwoods dining at the Birkie’s world-class fat biking venue. Register for the Shred de She – Fat Bike today to gain confidence in skills, training, and fat biking!
Seeley Hills Classic
January 11, 2025
Ski the historic Seeley Hills Classic on January 11, 2025 and take part in a rich Northwoods ski tradition. The winding, wooded 42km classic ski race is the second-largest annual classic cross-country ski event held on the Birkebeiner Trail.
The Seeley Hills Classic is an important fundraiser for the Seeley Ski Club, which has supported skiing in the region for decades. The club spearheaded efforts to light the Birkie Ski Trail at the 00 Trailhead and develops, maintains, and grooms 15km of skiing at the Sawyer County Ski Trail. Today, with the help of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, the Seeley Hills Classic helps keep the legacy of Northwoods skiing alive.
The race is an American Birkebeiner qualifying race.
Ski de She Camp & Race
January 17, 2025 – January 19, 2025
Join us for the third annual Ski de She, a ski camp and race for women! Gain confidence with ski racing and training through specialized coaching sessions, workshops, dinners, and wax clinics designed by women for women. The camp cumulates with 10k, 20k, or 30k classic and skate race options open to the public.
Ski de She is a time for women to come together to expand their skills, build race confidence, and connect with fellow female skiers.
Participate in the entire 3-day camp or register for the race on Saturday. The Ski de She camp is limited to 100 women – don’t wait to register!
Birkie Tour & Night Race
January 25, 2025
Join us for a full day of both causal skiing and racing at the Birkie Tour and Night Race on January 25, 2025. Enjoy a casual afternoon tour starting at the American Birkebeiner trailhead that allows you to choose your own pace, distance, and effort. Ski with friends to various warming stations around the trail and enjoy some custom event swag. Later in the evening, compete in a 10km or 20km race under the stars! Choose both events or just one – create your own adventure.
2025 American Birkebeiner Ski Week Events
February 19, 2025 – February 23, 2025
Be a part of a legend! The Slumberland American Birkebeiner is North America’s largest and most prestigious cross-country ski race. Skiers make their way from Cable to Hayward, WI, on the legendary Birkie Trail, finishing on the snow-covered Main Street of Hayward, WI. Enjoy a week full of racing, live music, food, and ski events in the Northwoods. An estimated 40,000 skiers & spectators will attend Birkie week festivities. Don’t miss it!
Birkie week events include:
- Slumberland American Birkebeiner 50k Skate & 53k Classic Race
- Kortelopet 29k Skate & Classic Race
- Prince Haakon 15k Skate & Classic Race
- Open Track Events
- ParaBirkie Race
- Barkie Birkie
- BarneBirkie Kids Race
- Junior Birkie Kids Race
- Birkie Giant Ski Race
- Birkie Product Showcase & Expo
- And so much more!
Fat Bike Birkie
March 8, 2025
The 2025 Fat Bike Birkie is the premier on-snow bike event in North America. Riders test their skill and endurance on the professionally groomed American Birkebeiner Ski Trail! Choose from 3 distances: The Big Fat 47K, The Half Fat 21K, and the un-timed Fun Fat 10K Tour – there is something for every rider!
Epic Bike Fest
June 6, 2025 – June 8, 2025
Experience the thrill of two epic rides in one unforgettable weekend at the 13th Annual Epic Northwoods Bike Festival, happening from June 6 to 8, 2025. Join fellow cyclists for a weekend of excitement, camaraderie, and the joy of conquering diverse terrains in the stunning Northwoods. Get ready for an adventure that goes beyond the ordinary, where every pedal stroke contributes to the shared spirit of this cycling celebration.
