The Hayward Lions are proud to present our 38th annual Lion’s Pre-Birkie. This Lions Club Fundraiser and FUN race has no equal when it comes to preparing one mentally and physically for the American Birkebeiner. In other words, once you have completed the Pre-Birkie you will have the confidence to take on the mother of all XC marathon races, the American Birkebeiner. Racers will again have the choice between the 26K or 42K course.

There are three food stations on the 26K course and six on the 42Kcourse, which are manned by local youth groups who are eager to serve you along your way to the finish at OO. There you’ll find refreshments and our famous doughnuts.

Every skier will receive a special Pre-Birkie sweatshirt and all skiers who pre-register prior to January 15th will get their sweatshirt at the spaghetti feed/late registration or on race day late registration at the VFW.

DISTANCES:

42K Skate, 26K Skate, 42K Classic, 26K Classic

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Friday, February 7th:
4:30 - 9:00 pm - Carbo Load Spaghetti Feed at the Veterans' Community Center
4:30 - 9:00 pm - Registration, bib and sweatshirt pickup at the Veteran's Community Center

Saturday, February 8th:
7:30 - 9:30 am - Late registration, bib and sweatshirt pickup

9:30 am - Mens 42K Skate
9:35 am - Womens 42K Skate
9:40 am - Men and Women 42K Classic

10:00 am - Mens 26K Skate
10:05 am - Womens 26K Skate
10:10 am - Mens and Womens 26K Classic

After the race - Awards at the finish line on Hwy 00

REGISTRATION:

All Distances -

Through 12/15: $55
12/16 to 1/15: $65
1/16 through race day: $75