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American Birkebeiner Wave Placement Qualifying Race
Registration Details
We are devoted to creating inspiring opportunities that foster a healthy, active lifestyle and inclusive wellness events for all. You can trust that we will implement every safety measure needed to protect our participants, volunteers, spectators, staff, and the surrounding community, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Early Registration Important Dates:
$90 – January 1, 2026 - Race Day!
Race changes can be made up to February 1st, 2026
Sorry, refunds are not available
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Early Registration and Bib Pickup will be from 4:00-9 pm at the Hayward Vets Center, 10534 Main St, Hayward, WI 54843. (registration may be held as a drive-through in the parking lot pending local health and safety restrictions.)
There will not be a spaghetti feed as in the past for this race but we encourage you to support our local sponsors for dinner/drinks throughout the weekend.
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Late registration and packet pickup will be from 7:30 – 9:00 am at the Hayward Veterans Center, 10534 Main St, Hayward, WI 54843.
Race Start Times:
42K Men Skate - 9:30 AM CST
42K Women Skate - 9:35 AM CST
42K Men/Women Classic - 9:40 AM CST
26k Men Skate - 10:00 AM CST
26k Women Skate - 10:05 AM CST
26K Men/Women Classic - 10:10 AM CST
Skiers will receive a sweatshirt at registration, Lynn's Custom Meats brats, Marketplace donuts, Angry Minnow beer/beverages and Tremblay's sweets at the finish line.
Race Resources:
Local Ski Shops - New Moon and Riverbrook
Restaurants and Food - Coops Pizza, Anglers Bar and Grill, The Ranch, Lynn's Custom Meats
Shopping - Outdoor Adventures, Birkie Store
Bank Services - Superior Choice Credit Union, Frandson Bank
Other Local Events:
Sisu Ski Fest - January 10, 2026
Seeley Hills Classic - January 10, 2026
Ski de She - January 16 - 18, 2026
Noquemanon Ski Marathon - January 23 - 24, 2026
Birkie Tour - January 24, 2026
Birkie Night Race - January 24, 2026
North End Classic - February 8, 2026
Book Across The Bay - February 14, 2026
American Birkebeiner - February 18-22, 2026
Chambers of Commerce & Visitors Bureaus
Hayward Lakes Visitor & Convention Bureau:
Sawyer County, WI, USA: 800-724-2992 or 715-634-4801 info@haywardlakes.com www.haywardlakes.com
Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce:
800-724-2992 or 715-634-8662, www.haywardareachamber.com
Cable Area Chamber of Commerce:
800-533-7454, www.cable4fun.com
Stone Lake Chamber of Commerce:
800-367-3306, www.stonelakewi.com

