ParaBirkie
Friday, February 21, 2025
The ParaBirkie ski race features adaptive skiers as they become part of legend.
The 3.7km course begins at the Birkie’s Wheeler Road Trailhead, glides across Lake Hayward, and makes its way onto Main Street to finish in downtown Hayward, WI. This event is ideal for adaptive skiers and their support crews to compete on the fabled Birkie Trail in a competitive race during Birkie Week. See you on the start line! #Birkie2025
Adaptive skiers are not limited to the ParaBirkie race. Adaptive athletes looking for additional registration information for the American Birkebeiner, Prince Haakon, or Kortelopet events are encouraged to contact registration@birkie.com.
Registration
Registration for the 2025 ParaBirkie is Now Open!
| Registration Fee | |
|---|---|
| ParaBirkie Participant | $25 |
| ParaBirkie Guide | Free (but please register!) |
Registration is online only and closes at 11:59 pm CDT on 02/18/2025.
Protect Your Registration!
Get reimbursed up to 100% on your registration if you can’t compete for a number of reasons. FanShield offers Registration Cancellation Insurance so you can insure your non-refundable registration fee in the case injury, illness, or other unexpected events occur.*
Please see policy for complete list of covered perils here. Limitations and exclusions apply.
Bib Pick Up
Bib pick-up will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m at Wheeler Road.
Participants will receive their race bib and 2025 Birkie Week participant hat!
Race Schedule
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bib Pick Up | Wheeler Road intersection of the Birkie Trail | 8:30 am |
| 3.7 km Mass Start | Wheeler Road intersection of the Birkie Trail | 9:00 am |
| Finishline Celebration | Finishline | Until 10:30 am |
Directions & Parking
Race Start – Wheeler Road intersection of Birkie Trail
Race Finish – American Birkebeiner Finish Line on Main Street!
Directions to the start: From Hayward, take Hwy 77 east. Take a right on Wheeler Rd. In 1/4 mile you will see a sign to park. A parking lot will be at Wheeler Rd., just next to the Birkie Trail for participants. Accessible parking at the finish is found adjacent to the Celebration Plaza and on each block near Main St.
Course Map
Guide & Spectator Etiquette
Parking, accessible porta-potties, and bib pick-up will be at Wheeler Rd starting at 8:30 am.
Please no walkers on the course. Any support crew with an athlete must be on skis. Volunteers will be on the International Bridge to offer assistance. A course marshal will be sweeping the course and keeping track of skiers.
All skiers must be off the course by 10:30 am.
Celebration
Post-Race Aid
- UnTapped Hydration
- Kemps Chocolate Milk
- Granola Bar
Commemorative Gifts
All participants will receive a ParaBirkie medal, race bib, and a participant hat!
Results
Sponsors
Title Sponsor of the ParaBirkie
Gold Circle Elite
Gold Level Sponsors of the Major Birkie Events Year-Round
Questions
Looking for a bigger challenge? Contact registration@birkie.com if you are interested in skiing the Prince Haakon, Kortelopet, or American Birkebeiner. We can help with logistics!
New to Adaptive Skiing? Learn about programs and resources available through the CXC Adaptive Program.
Other questions? Contact the Birkie Office birkie@birkie.com or 715.634.5025
