Thursday, February 19, 2026
Non-Competitive Youth Ski Event
Main Street, Hayward, WI

The Barnebirkie is Where Birkie Dreams Begin!

Open to skiers between the ages 3 and 13, this non-competitive ski events gets kids excited to be outside, on skis, and having fun. Kids choose the distance that they are ready to ski: a 1/2K, 1K, or 3K course, all ending on Main Street in Hayward, WI, at the iconic finish line of the American Birkebeiner. #Birkie2026

This event is non-competitive. Youth skiers looking to compete can race in the Junior Birkie on the same day at 1pm.