Birkie Trail Run

Birkie Trail Run - American Birkebeiner

The Birkie Trail Run is scheduled for September 26, 2026 at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, Wisconsin. The festival features multiple race formats over natural trail terrain that includes ski trails, singletrack, logging roads, and double track.

Race options include:

• Marathon (two laps)
• Half Marathon
• Marathon Relay, 3-person and 6-person teams
• Nordic Trek, 8.5 miles
• 10K, new for 2026
• 5K Run/Walk
• Kids Fun Run / 1K Kids Dash

Course descriptions note rolling hills, forested sections, narrow singletrack and flowing trail segments. Several events include an ascent to the top of Mt. Telemark on singletrack; the Nordic Trek uses no singletrack and finishes on easier terrain.

Registration benefits listed for participants include a custom T-shirt, race bib and pins, finisher medal, on-course aid station fuel sponsored by UnTapped, post-race snacks and Kemp’s chocolate milk, and a complementary Earth Rider beer or soda. Entry fees increase on May 15, July 10, and September 11, 2026. Relay team registration closes September 21, 2026. Age minimums apply: Marathon entrants must be 18 or older, and Half Marathon and Marathon Relay entrants must be 13 or older on race day.

Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers overall in several events and to top finishers in standard age classes. Relay divisions are organized by team size, gender composition, and masters categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.