The Ski Classics Challengers event, American Birkebeiner, is a 50km long-distance race in freestyle technique taking place this Saturday, February 22, 2025, from Cable to Hayward, USA.

The most anticipated time of winter season has arrived in the USA with the 51^st edition of the American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest long-distance cross-country ski race and the first American event to be part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit.

The Slumberland American Birkie, part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit, is a 50km long-distance race in freestyle technique, starting in Cable at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead and finishing in the heart of Hayward, Wisconsin.

According to the Local Organizing Committee, “We are beyond excited to announce we’re able to bring the race back downtown,” said ABSF Executive Director, Ben Popp, adding:

“Mother Nature has come through with some last second snow, the trail crew is doing all they can to firm up a base, Lake Hayward has ice thicker than ever, and the International Bridge is coming out of hibernation… We are back to Birkie!”

The 50km event is part of the Ski Classics Challengers series, but there are also several other events from Wednesday, February 19, to Sunday, February 23.

American Birkebeiner – Ski Classics Challengers Event

• Date: February 22, 2025
• Location: Cable – Hayward
• Country: USA
• Distance: 50km
• Technique: Freestyle
• Website: American Birkebeiner
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• Livestream: American Birkebeiner 

More information about the event can be found HERE and HERE

Map & Profile

As the 50km skating race is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders. 

A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2024/2025 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour or Challengers events, and professional and recreational skiers can connect their profile to the results database of Ski Classics called MyPages.

MyPages can be connected for free. In the profile, you can view your Ski Classics event results, collect pins, print diplomas, and analyze your results with friends in the SC ranking system. In your profile, you collect points according to your performance and are rewarded with pins and diplomas.

One of the central features of MyPages is that you get your global SC ranking. The SC Ranking is a live updated international ranking, unique in combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers in one single list.

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