Name: Birkie Trail Run Festival
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Hayward, Wisconsin

About the Event

Unleash your inner warrior on the legendary trails of America's iconic Nordic venue at the Birkie Trail Run. On September 26, 2026, the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, Wisconsin, becomes the stage for a day of pure trail-running adventure across seven distinct events. Choose your challenge from the full marathon or marathon relay, the scenic half-marathon, the accessible 5k, the immersive Nordic Trek, or the Kids Fun Run. Each course utilizes the renowned, rolling terrain of the historic Birkie Trail, blending wide ski paths with flowing single-track through the stunning Northwoods. More than a race, it's a festival celebrating resilience and community, recently named a top "Bucket List Worthy Trail Race" by Field Mag. Whether you're chasing a podium finish or a personal connection with nature, discover the breathtaking beauty and demanding spirit of northwest Wisconsin in an unforgettable running experience.

Races Offered

Marathon

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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08:00

Marathon Relay

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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08:30

Half Marathon

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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09:15

10 Mile Trek

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 16.1K

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09:30

5K Trail Run

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:45

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Hayward.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.6° / 22.7°

wb_sunny 11.7° / 21.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.2 /

water_drop 73.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.6° / 22.7°

wb_sunny 11.7° / 21.4°

air 12.2 km/h

water_drop 73.4%

About Hayward

Hayward is a city in the inner East Bay in the San Francisco Bay Area region of California located next to the San Francisco Bay.

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Birkie Trail Run Festival

About the Event

Races Offered

Marathon

Marathon Relay

Half Marathon

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5K Trail Run

Weather Overview

About Hayward

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